The western part of the city is often home to the poorer residents. Here there is a grunginess that permeates the town from the graffiti on the once cleaned brick buildings to the broken and unmaintained architecture. Crime runs high within the western half of town, making it the home of supernatural gangs of illicit activities. Such activities are rarely reported, however, and most residents are distrustful of individual's of authorities, and often let the powerful supernatural beings sort things out amongst themselves. Be careful wandering the Western streets after the sun falls.
Black Market
Cull & Pistol
Noah's Ark
Syn
Just like any city - Sacrosanct is not without it's deep, dark underbelly. Hidden in the graffiti-ridden streets of the West, behind closed warehouse doors, lies the Black Market. Forever moving, it's nearly impossible to find without knowing someone who knows someone. Anything you desire can be brought for a hefty price within the Black Market - be it drugs, weapons, or lives.
Hidden within the dark alleyways of the Western Ward, Cull & Pistol is a dim, often smoky bar. With a small variety of bottled and craft beers, Cull & Pistol is a quaint little neighborhood joint. With its no-frills moto, the dingy bar offers little more than liquor, music from an old jukebox, and a few frequently occupied pool tables.
Bartender Raylin Chike
Resting upon the harbor, Noah's Ark (known simply as The Ark) is a sleek superyacht known both for its fight rings and recent...renovations, of sorts. Accessible from an entrance hidden in the shadows, The Ark is a veritable Were-playground that specializes in fighting tournaments for all creatures great and small. With both singles and doubles tournaments to compete in, the title of Ark Champion is hotly contested amongst the Were population. If anything illegal is going on in the city it's sure to be happening within the back rooms or behind the ring-side bar.
Note: This is a Were only establishment. All other species will be swiftly escorted out.
Home of: Nightshade
Owner Aiden Tetradore
Co-owner Tobias Cain
Bar Manager Mira Ramos
Bartender Henry Tudor
Waitress Carolina Bedford
Within the turbulent industrial district lies this club. The warehouse doesn't look like much on the outside but it provides a memorable experience from the state of the art lighting, offbeat Victorian-inspired artwork, comfortable black leather lounges, and the infamous 'black light' room. There is a wide variety of alcohol that lines the shelves of both of the magical and ordinary variety. It is a common stomping ground for the supernatural who want to let loose and dance the night away to the music that floods the establishment. Humans are most welcome if they dare.
Owner Risque Voth
Manager Darcy Blackjack
Cats Aiden Tetradore
Cats Harlequin Westward
Parties was not a social custom she was familiar with. Not once was she a participant. However, living on her own gave her the chance to at least view and see parties, whether that was in public or sitting and watching the tv on the couch. Apparently the world had many different reasons as why to throw a 'party.' Be that birthdays or various celebrations that were meaningful or pointless. That Tobi would want to have a party simply puzzled her. Pulling some of her golden-brown curls behind her ears, she would tilt her head to the side listening to the boy speak behind her. A dark scowl appeared on her disfigured face as she crossed her arms in front of her, in a manner to comfort herself from such a bad thought that had just popped in her head. It was not her decision to walk into Syn, a place that was just not to her liking. The only reason she stepped into such a horrendous and disgusting establishment was to deliver the package, on behalf of Lucian, and leave. Yet Lucian's customer wanted a pretty face like herself to stick around and being unable to simply say no and leave was not an easy option or task to complete. Too many bodies crushed up to one another, the music far too loud to hear herself think and the flashing lights blinding. The only way she was able to leave was when the other girl used herself as a distraction and she held her breath to get through the sticky crowd. Outwards she had composed herself rather well that night, but deep inside she was in such a terrified state. If Syn was a 'party' then she clearly didn't like them. Shaking her head her reply would be soft as she entered the kitchen.
"I've been to Syn once, I didn't like it. As for this Risky person? No, they do not have to be here."
Unsure of just who this Risky person was, hearing his tone alone made her well aware that this individual was not someone she wanted to come across, and really how could she invite someone to a party if she did not know who they were? As she grabbed the contents and proceeded to cook the delicious tasty treat for the unhinged boy she would turn her head around giving him some attention, as she continued to hum softly under her breath. Listening to the boy describe a party he had been able to go to, she recalled the familiar name to the rather large black male cat she had seen in the full moon and she couldn't help, but shudder for a moment. She hardly trusted males and even with Tobi she still didn't fully trust him. She was trying to, slowly the more she was around him the more she learned to grow accustom to his antics. Yet she assumed that she would never know all his small crazy antics and that she would just have to learn how to endure. Placing the treats along the cabinet and shutting the stove off, she would turn around handing the boy one of the s'mores.
"Well that was very nice of Tetra."
The curly-haired woman was at a loss of words of what else to say. If this was a moment to be sharing past experiences then she had nothing really to add to the conversation. Her birthdays were ignored. When she got older she received a few things, scraps of clothes, tattered books, and a rather larger cage when she grew. Truly her gifts couldn't compare to the somewhat joy of receiving empty boxes. Exchanging the s'more for the deflated balloon, she would watch the boy eat the delicious treat noticing the spark of awe on his youthful face. She was pleased to see that he was enjoying the treat, even if he was a making mess of himself, but as he continued to grab them and mimicked her word of approval, she would move away allowing him to scarf his meal in peace. Why he would do such a thing was hard for her to understand, but since it wasn't going to kill him she might as well be okay with it. Though really she wished he wouldn't stuff his face in such a way, what would happen if he choked? Like hell she'd be capable of giving him CPR or the Heimlich maneuver. With the balloon now full or air, she happily bounced it, batting at it above her as she followed a small smile on her face enjoying herself. Yet her body would freeze when she felt his form brush against her suddenly, unsure as to how he was able to sneak too easily behind her. As he leapt and took the balloon away from her she whirled around, taking a step back a bit off-guard with him being that close. As he continued to play with the floating fragile object too roughly she couldn't help but wince when the balloon popped. Although, she nearly lost herself- she almost laughed at his reaction, as the lanky boy leapt to the air his scream loud as he hid behind a pile of boxes. Stepping carefully towards the popped balloon, her brow furrowed as she noticed the nail on the floor. Ignoring his hissing and spitting she would walk over towards the shadows, slowly crouching down in a non-threatening manner. Blue-grey eyes searching for his dark colored eyes as she spoke gently, explaining to him that the bastard didn't attack him.
"Actually, the balloon fell on this nail and it popped. Everything is okay Tobi, I promise."
As soon as she said she promised, her right hand one hold out as she moved her index finger in the shape of an 'x' over her heart. Promises were a scared thing to the young woman. She was a creature that believed in promises, it was the one thing that kept her rooted when it came to attempting to trust others. It was also a test of sorts. Never had she ever gone back on her word, truly believing that promises were meant to be kept, always. There was no excuse in her book. Seeing as the boy was still messy, what with chocolate and marshmallow sticking to his hair, a thought popped into her head. If she was supposed to sleep beside him in the hammock she was not one that was eagerly looking forward to getting sticky marshmallow or chocolate all over her. Shyly her soft voice would ring out gently as her eyes would meet his, hidden within the shadows.
"Hey Tobi? You have some marshmallow and chocolate stuck in your hair and fingers...I could wash it out for you, and if you let me...I'll do one thing for you, whatever you ask...I promise."
Once more, the young woman would make the promise cross sign.
I'd Rather Feel Pain Then Nothing At All
Raven