The Sanctuary can be found at 2, 43 on the grid, and the ground and first floors are open to anyone to enter. Grid wise - The ground floor has computers, a forge, a crafting bench, a computer game, ATM, magic shop, normal shop, and a ritual altar. While the first floor has portals to the QZ and the Catacombs - they both go to apartments which are open to anyone, and there is a return portal to get back to the Sanctuary as well. RP wise - The ground floor has a gym, a beauty salon, a meditation/yoga room, a dining area, games area, computer room, gift shop, crafting area, changing room, office, swimming pool. While the first floor is set up with communal bathrooms, a playroom, and numerous bedrooms for use by anyone in need. Humans populate both of these areas, so vampires can feed and humans can hide.
The history of Solace and how it came to be was touched on in the Robert thread, but it sprang out of his religious beliefs and the re-emergence of an ancient religion where vampires and humans lived in harmony before the holocaust happened - with the humans of Solace trying to protect the vampires and dying for them and with them when the holocaust swept over them. However, Solace itself is NOT religious - the religious side of it all is very much kept seperate, but they are pacifists on the whole - only fighting to defend and protect.
Solace is a community centre, a place open to everyone to come and use the facilities and ask for help if it's needed. Every night, a team go out into the city with baskets filled with blankets, clothes, food, and drinks to hand out to the homeless and needy. They provide clothes and a soup kitchen style of dining, providing three meals a day, every day. The rooms are provided free, and give people an address so that they can job hunt, while Solace provides clothes for the interview. They also provide classes, like any community centre, to improve your hobbies or give you skills that would translate into jobs. There's a childminding service for people looking for work, or who are working and can't afford child care, and plenty of activities for kids to do. There is even an orphanage, taking in children who have lost their parents - specifically due to vampire attacks. Then there are self defence classes, as well as 'advanced' self defence classes. The advanced version is for those who know of the existence of vampires and want to learn more about them, their powers, and their weaknesses. All of the staff know of the existence of vampires, and there are willing 'feeders' amongst them and those who frequent the premises. There are also counselling sessions for those who have suffered loss or traumatic events.
Robert also 'educates' people about vampires, opens their eyes, and reveals the existence of the supernatural. However he does it gently, and in a safe place, so that people aren't scared and don't have the immediate 'hate' reaction.
There's more to it, and I'm totally open to people bringing in their own ideas. There's a faction on grid and a forum on here - which is quiet at the minute, but I'm hoping to come up with some ideas and some more people to join in.
One plan at the minute is for them to take back their home from the gang who are currently running Newborough. Then there is obviously the breaking of the masquerade, which will need to be done in an intelligent manner. But it all depends on who joins in and what they bring with them.
So if this sounds like something your charrie would be interested in - human, pathed human, or vampire - then please get in touch. Totally open to ideas and plots and plans!!
