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 March 09, 2023 by morgan
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Morgan had not anticipated he ask for how long. "As long as it takes." She did not bother to elaborate what she meant. The conversation shifted topics. She claimed that no one could be her. That he seemed to agree to. But then he questioned what made her a good little shapeshifter? Was the answer not obvious? All mischief left her features for a moment and a look of seriousness that settled upon those unfamiliar features she wore. The form she chose stared at him for a long moment.

"It is simple. To live a long time, you must know what you are good at. To know yourself and your own strengths and weaknesses is how you thrive. Is it not?" Her head dipped into a deep nod and leaned in. "So... What is yours?" It was clearly not pretending to read the paper. "It is obvious that it is not being a spy. You are too obvious and big. I could spot your hulking figure from down the block. You stand out. You must stand out everywhere." He was large. Imposingly large and his presence, whether he knew it or not. He must. But he seemed to command some level of attention, of that much the vampire could tell. But he seemed far smaller sitting on that bench she could only imagine the full extent of his height when he stood. Although, she supposed that was not for her to consider now.

That conversation continued, although it was more like a back-and-forth like they batted a ball in some strange attempt of a game. "So mean." she sulked. He claimed that nothing he saw or heard was true. Now that wasn't exactly all true. She had not lied the entire time. "But you knew I wasn't who I said I was from the start. So where is the lie when the truth was so obvious? You just don't know my true form." But now he had the chance to decide what form she took. She waited patiently but studied his features as he decided. He turned pensive and drew his hand to his chin in thought as if he had to mull over who he wished her to be. She could be anyone at all. She eyed the blond vampire blankly, waiting for his response. Well? She leaned in so far she could have fallen into his lap. Only when he spoke it was not the answer the shapeshifter had expected.

Herself. No one had ever said that before."Me?" She didn't bother to hide the almost confused frown. How many people looked only to fulfil some sort of selfish whim? She had been asked to turn into them... into a celebrity or someone who had died. Was this wise to reveal herself to him? That was a chance she was willing to take.

The shapeshifter simply rose to her feet, a she stalked several steps away from him. Well, goodbye oddly proportioned male form. It was barely a moment when she suddenly began to shift with her back to him as the tell-tale prickle just beneath her skin alerting her that her powers obeyed the command to shift. It was never the most pleasant sight and yet it was better than the horrific sight of a Were shifting. That was delightfully grotesque. Would recommend.


Morgan's real electric blue gaze remained downcast as she turned before she turned and abruptly snapped upwards to meet his own. Her eyes were such a startling shade that they almost appeared inhuman in nature. Not that she was human. Her tongue ran over her familiar fangs like a familiar old friend. She always missed them when she masqueraded as a human. Her hair was completely opposite the brown it had been, but now, a soft pearlescent white that down and over her shoulders unbound. Her features doll-like in so many ways, except she was clearly not a child, her features were feminine, her eyes large and well-formed lips and body. She looked delicate, like she was designed to be in a painting and not in life. A perfect gothic doll and yet she was hardly so fragile or demure.

Her voice was no longer that of a man but feminine. There were certainly a lot fewer things to adjust as she felt her body settle into its true form. She rose to her hands to her waist to smooth out and adjust her outfit just so. An A-line dress she had chosen earlier, it was hardly too fancy and yet not quite casual either. The woman clearly taking pride in her style. It was far better than the loose-fitting jeans that the male's appearance she wore as far as she was concerned.


Morgan was the first to speak. "There. An imposter who kept their word." She bit back a giggle as if she found it funny. She remained on her feet as she drew a single step toward him, a hand extended toward him so that he could give her that sneaky little paper he had been hiding from her. One she was all to aware of. She was curious if he was dead set on telling her or if he would actually just give it to her. "Will you do the same? You are killing me and you should know that I prefer it the other way around."