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
I still think about Raven all the time and wonder how she's doing. I've moved along the outskirts of the west side a time or two, wishing I could just go by the Ark and see if she's alright, if she's healing. She should be at least mostly healed from Frost's attacks by now but I know she'll still hate me. She thinks I betrayed her. I could see it in her eyes. It made me feel lower than dirt to have her look at me like that. I know what she must have thought. She thought I was choosing Frost over her but that has never been the case and never will. I wanted her to leave so she wouldn't get hurt. I was trying to sacrifice myself to get him away from her. But it didn't work and here we are.
She would hate me even more if she knew I was getting trained how to fight by Frost. She would call me disgusting. I would feel low again just by looking in her eyes. In some ways, I thought it better if she hates me. At least that way I know she's safe. She'll stay away from me and then maybe I can keep her away from Frost. Her safety means more to me than anything.
When I smell a wolf, my whole body tenses up and my sobs quiet. But then I test the scent, analyzing it and I gasp in recognition. It couldn't be. Why would she be here? I didn't think she ever came to the south part of town. That's why I chose to do my solo training here. I look up with tears still streaking my cheeks and there she is, sitting in all her majestic glory, glaring at me like I were Frost himself. I feel cold all of a sudden, my arms wrapping around me as I simply stare at her for the longest time. I don't know what to say and my throat feels rough and unused.
I whisper the words, somehow knowing she'll hear me. "I know you must hate me and I don't blame you. You'll never understand that I was trying to protect you. I wanted you to leave so you wouldn't get hurt. I was trying to get him away from you. I know you probably don't believe me and that's okay. Maybe it's better this way. I just want you to know that you are still my best friend and I'll never forget you and what you did for me." I look at her only a moment longer before I look away, new tears burning in my eyes but I stare at a tree to the side in determination, not wanting to see the rejection in her eyes.
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