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
Ashton was finding that he was rather fond of the small family that he had met today at the beach. The children were just darling, making him realize how much he missed being around them and how much he wanted to eventually have some of his own. And their mother was a kind soul, someone he admired for being able to handle two toddlers that likely pulled her in every direction except the same direction.
Eyes rested on the small little girl as she played innocently on top of his surf board. At her mother's suggestion that she finish her sand castle, the little one pouted and began to toss as much sand on his surfboard as she could. She was a darling child and he could see the glimmer of defiance in her eyes. She would be a handful when she was older. As she was told if she was good, she would get to see him again, Ashton smiled at her. He would not mind seeing her again either.
Eyes turned back to Nadya as she said that if he was still interested in teaching, the pool at the community center was open in the afternoons. He nodded his head. "I'd like that. How about Friday afternoons? Say around four?" He hoped that would be an agreeable time for her. Then again, he wasn't working yet so he was really free any day.
He took the business card she produced and looked at it. He took note of her name and phone number and looked back up to her with a smile. She said that she would compensate him and he shook his head. "There's no need for that ma'am. If I can get them in the water, that will be enough compensation." Ashton had never been one to ask for payment on small favors such as these. He probably should, though, considering he was broke and had no job.
He smiled up at her when she claimed it was nice to meet him. He took her hand and shook it, offering just enough pressure to show that he too was happy that he had met her today. "It's nice to meet you too. Until next time." And then he watched her head off after Izzy, the child bringing a soft chuckle from his lips. He sighed softly as he turned away from the small family and headed towards the ocean for a swim.