South

The southern part of the city has a chic family-oriented sort of charm to it. Here, small locally owned shops run rampant, neighbors often know each other by name, and the monthly socials are an event not to be missed. In the South, children can often be seen safely playing in the park or on sidewalks and in the weekends, families often take to the beach to enjoy the warm waters surrounding the city.

What You'll Find Here

Ascension Center of Equitation
Hyde Park
Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
The Outskirts
The University of Sacrosanct

Ascension Center of Equitation

The Ascension Center of Equitation is the epicenter of the Dark Hunter Cavalry Unit. Originally a high-class facility for show-jumping, Ascension now caters entirely to the Cavalry Unit. Here the Dark Hunters learn how to ride and fight upon the backs of horses - many of which are Were's themselves.
Home of: The Cavalry

Hyde Park

Hyde Place takes up a large part of the Southern side of the city and includes a large playground, several fountains, and a small garden. The park is open from five in the morning till midnight though many shady characters may visit this place while it's technically "closed". The park has also been a venue for several concerts and hosts many holiday-related events. Under a full moon, witches are often seen here for the sacred ground beneath the iconic Weeping Beech.

Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

The Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium (PDZA) is an award-winning combined zoo and aquarium located within the Southern Part of Sacrosanct. Situated on 92 acres in Sacrosanct's Hyde Park, the zoo and aquarium are home to over 9,000 specimens representing 367 animal species. Point Defiance is also widely known for its conversation efforts regarding the breed and release program of Red Wolves.

The Outskirts

Beyond the city limits and over the bridge lies the deep, dark, and almost impenetrable forest. Often seen as a way to guard this magical city against the world that surrounds it, many are entirely ignorant of the evil that may creep between those tree trunks. Many were-creatures use the forest for the transformations of their newest members and some even take to hunting here. It isn't particularly peculiar for people to go missing within this forest but once you get through, the rest of the world awaits.

The University of Sacrosanct

The University of Sacrosanct offers some of the top programs in the nation with its outstanding campus and specialized faculty. The University places a high focus both upon educating future generations but also on research to help revolutionize the world. The University welcomes the talent of students across the world to enroll and unlock their unlimited potential. With applications from across the nation, classes fill up quickly.

PhD in Plant Biology Abigail Hughes

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Posted on August 02, 2016 by Alexis Wilde
South


I can't help but be curious of the other WereFox. I wonder if her upbringing was anything like mine. Did she have other WereFoxes or was it different? I can't imagine any other way than how I was raised, to see a pack and the way it works, to know family. Even if my father was nothing like I've heard a family should be. I remember my first shift like it was yesterday. I remember the pain; I remember screaming out for help but my father just laughed at me. And then he made me do it again and again until it stopped hurting so much. He said it was better this way, that I would grow stronger from the experience. Of course I know now that it was never about making me strong. He just liked to see me in pain.

I know I'm not intimidating in this form. Maybe that's why I learned to use my human form now, especially more recently. Before, I always thought of my Were form as an escape, a way to be fast and quiet, to hide easier. But now I know that I can defend myself as a human. That I have weapons at my disposal, more than just dull claws and small jaws.

I can sense her apprehension. I've heard that a lot of Were's in Sacrosanct have chosen sides in the pack territories. They either side with Frost or Raven's pack. I'm neither so maybe that's what's confusing her. I can tell I won't be earning her trust easily but that's okay. I have no ulterior motives besides wanting company and someone I can relate to. I also have all the time since I have no pack responsibilities. I do have to be at the cafe to help Alexander out, of course.

When I mention Frost, I get an answer almost immediately and it shouldn't have surprised me. The fox has sided with Frost. I don't get it. He's not that charming and he only seems as cold as his power. My brows furrow. "May I ask why you chose to follow him? If you don't want to answer, that's fine. I'm merely curious." Of course the girl has beat me to the punch, asking why I seem less thrilled about the idea of Frost being close to me. I smirk bitterly, unable to help it, but I believe since I'm asking things of her, it's only fair that I share as well. My ears flick back to show my distaste of what I'm about to tell her.

"I've seen him do unspeakable things. He made me kill someone and threatened everyone close to me. Then he almost killed my best friend right in front of me. All to prove a point. All to make me choose him. Let's just say, he wasn't very convincing." I almost hiss the last words, replaying the image of him slinging Raven around like a ragdoll in my mind. My eyes narrow, wishing I had known what I do now about my powers, wishing I could have done something more than cry and watch. I was a fool then, weak and helpless. I'll prove I'm not anymore.

I flick an ear toward her as she stands and starts to circle me. My body goes taut as a rubberband, memories of my former family pack circling me in the same way, though they were looking to kill me. Still, the memories are too fresh. My body twitches, ready at any instant to make the shift so I can reach for the bow and arrow I almost feel already in my hands even though they still remain paws for the moment. I scowl, turning my head to keep an eye on her, to prove that I'm not intimidated. There was a time when I would have shriveled at this tactic. I do play it smart, using my new way of controlling my fear to pull an invisible shield up around me but my eyes spark in a daring way as I meet her gaze evenly.

"I am very conflicted when it comes to Frost. He has shown many sides of the coin. In most, he was cruel, heartless even and ruthless beyond measure. He did horrible things and only made me hate him more even though I think that's what he wanted all along. Then he tried to convince me that no one cared about me and somehow in a twisted way, he does. Then he tried to help me. He offered to train me and even offered shelter. I cannot forget the horrible things he's done but somehow I still try to see the good in people, even someone like him." I continue to watch her, wondering how she'll take my story. Will she jump to the defense of her alpha like a blind follower and really think about what I've told her in an unbiased logical light? I'm not asking her to renounce him or even to leave his pack. I only want her to know why I feel the way I do about him. Maybe knowing will somehow help her know how to serve him better, maybe in the ways he really needs.


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