North

Within the Northern vicinity of the city, the wealthy gather behind meticulously trimmed hedges and high-class architecture. The pristine streets are paved with stone and the storefronts are brightly lit and inviting - for the right clientele. In the North, every establishment is eager to cater to the rich and the wealthy. Many such places are used to the sometimes peculiar requests of the otherworldly but here there is little that money cannot buy - whether it happens to be illegal or merely involves looking the other way. Vampires and Dark Hunters are often found upon these Northern streets, their long lives often contributing to their sizable wealth which allows them the luxuries that the North provides.

What You'll Find Here

Eternity
The VooDoo Room
The Witchery

Eternity

The newly opened Eternity is an expensive fine dining restaurant nestled high upon the hills of the North - providing it a breathtaking view of the city below. The award-winning chefs at Eternity collaborate directly with local farmers and producers to source the freshest ingredients for its ever-changing menu. The staff at Eternity pride themselves on serving each customer's unique dietary needs - from the vampiric to the mortal races. Reservations are strongly encouraged as Eternity is frequently booked to capacity.

The VooDoo Room

Located in the heart of the North, the Voodoo Room is the spirits lover's destination of choice in Sacrosanct. The Voodoo room is a craft cocktail bar that aims to provide an eclectic and exotic atmosphere. Nestled among the William Morris wallpaper, gold, and wood, you will find a new kind of neighborhood cocktail bar. One where hospitality and skill work in concert. With intoxicating liquors and a voodoo vibe, the Voodoo room will keep you coming back for more. Guided by the mantra of providing a one of a kind, high-end experience, the Voodoo Room's mixologists meet the highest standards with a fantastically themed selection of cocktails and specials.

The Witchery

Dark, Gothic, and thoroughly theatrical, the Witchery is a place to indulge yourself with it's lavish, theatrical suites. Whatever room you choose, you'll find glamor, indulgence, and luxury. From the Vestry to the Library and the Armory, the suites of the Witchery are nothing short of sensually romantic. A stay at the Witchery is not complete without dining in the rich baroque surroundings of the original oak-paneled hotel or among the elegant candle-lit charms of the Secret Garden. Whether you stay or dine, The Witchery is an unforgettably magical experience.

all that is gold does not glitter


Posted on June 21, 2020 by Miyako Aiken
North


Her night had taken a full 180. From the sobbing young doctor to the hesitantly placing her hand in the mayor's to do... well, she wasn't sure exactly. Sure, she was entirely aware the man had taken off running, faster than her eyes could see. Miya was certain somewhere in her mind that they were going to do something similar but it hadn't quite clicked yet. Blinking up at him in surprise, she places a dainty hand in his before taking a step forward, eyes wide, "That was... well, I'm not really sure what to say yet," she admits with an uneasy laugh, "It's one thing to hear about these advantages you have and another to actually see it," she states after a moment before Dareios is closing the space and sweeping her up into his arms. A small gasp of surprise is released from her lips as her hands instinctively come up to clutch at his shirt clinging at his chest. "Dareios!" She exclaims suddenly as she's shifted into a more comfortable position, her chocolate eyes turning to look at him, their breaths mingling at their closeness.

She peers at him for a moment longer before another blush rises to her cheeks, her eyes glancing away from him momentarily, "Please don't drop me," she blurts out immediately after asking if she was ready. Her heart thunders in her chest just as Dareios spins on a heel and takes off. Her eyes close on their own, she couldn't quite comprehend the speed they were going as the force sends her pressed further into the mayor. The passing of the world around her almost... non existence except for the roar of wind in her ears and her hair snapping wildly around them. Before she knows it, they have stopped, her skin tingling and her body exploding with adrenaline and perhaps a bit of exhilaration. Though, she can't convince her eyes to open until Dareios is speaking again, asking a simple question. Peeling her eyes open, her hands clutching at his shirt, she glances up at him, her cheeks flushed from the wind and her hair falling out of her ponytail. She stares at him for a long moment before she finally glances around at the familiar neighborhood, if not severely rundown.

Giving a slow nod, she manages to pry her fingers from his ruined shirt as she points to the apartment complex across the street, the flickering lights emitting from said complex sending an ominous glow across. The woman was used to it, having carried pepper spray since she had moved here and only needed to use it once. She learned early on it didn't work nearly as well against vampires as it did humans. Finally letting go of the mayor, she crawls out of his arms, her feet planting on the ground, though she sways as she attempts to stand, her hands reaching out to grab his arm to steady herself, "I just... need a second," she states slowly, her eyes closing as a wave of dizziness hits her. It passes after a moment as she blinks her eyes open, tilting her head back she looks at him, "That was interesting," she says a half smile tugging at the corner of her lips. Amazingly, her stomach feels settled though her hands remained clutched at his arm, worried the moment she lets go she will fall.

"My apartment is just right there, you got really close," she says, "I'm surprised you remembered," she smiles again before finally releasing his arm, feeling steady enough to walk on her own. "Would you like to come in?" She asks after a moment, her chocolate eyes glancing down, her embarrassment rising to her cheeks once more.

Miyako Aiken

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