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.
Ascension Center of Equitation
Hyde Park
Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
The Outskirts
The University of Sacrosanct
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 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.
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.
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 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
The pain was intense and he could do nothing but let it overtake him. In the moment, Henry completely forgot that he was in the throws of passion with his lover. He didn't even know where he was anymore. As his bones began to break and change, he didn't even feel Sterling pull away from him. His body moved and curved in ways it was never meant to move. The fur grew longer, covering his body in a thick layer of black cat fur.
And as soon as his body was covered in hair, he began to turn into his panther form, his body shortening and sprouting a tail. His ears transitioned to the top of his head, his teeth sprouting fangs. Claws grew from where he now sported paws and eventually, there was a large panther standing on the bed just feet from Sterling.
His slit, cat eyes watched Sterling as his lips opened to reveal large incisors. A panther growl came from his lips as he moved closer towards Sterling. There was aggression in his eyes, Henry unable to completely control himself in his feline form. Claws dug into the duvet of the bed, the gentle rocking of the boat forcing him to grip the bed to maintain his balance.
Tail flicked lightly as he came dangerously close to Sterling. The good news in all of this, was that the stateroom door was locked. There was no way for the panther to get out and terrorize the boat. But Sterling was in serious danger. The only place that would harbor him was the bathroom. And even as Sterling remained on the bed, the panther was ready to attack. Paw struck out towards Sterling, claws hoping to collide with flesh. Henry's consciousness was trying to keep himself in check, but his resolve was fading quickly. Unfortunately, Henry didn't know how to control his shifting â€" to do so safely. HE had turned away the one person who could show him how to control himself...all because he was too stubborn to believe that he needed help.