Post by THE POWERS THAT BE on Dec 10, 2012 5:14:38 GMT -5
HARLEM sites and landmarks |
Harlem is traditionally about as safe as walking into a chainsaw, but in this modern day and age, it's generally alright to go out alone at night--ideally with a friend, and perhaps not too late at night. Historically an African-American community, it's still primarily non-White even despite rapid gentrification. A certain breed of voodoo specialists, shamans, and sorcerers live in Harlem, as well as many, many restless ghosts. Red Velvet - A bakery and a summer creamery, Red Velvet has a famous red velvet cake (duh) that's considered by locals to be the best in the city. It is run by a vampire that loves to bake. Bloodthirsty customers can request a special slice, and the red certainly won't come from food coloring. Quartet - Once a jazz club of great renown, Quartet is just another watering hole now--except it's regulars have been regulars for a few decades now. Some of them started claiming to be nephews or sons of the original, but the owner is superstitious enough to believe that he's got a crowd of immortals buying his food and drink. The owner is oblivious, but Quartet has a reputation as a great place to meet other wakers, and even the new customers are likely wakers. Marcus Garvey Park - A small park frequented by a tall, thin black man with a saxophone. He'll play for a small tip, but otherwise he's just... there. His secret is that he can find anyone. It's not an unusual talent in a magic-infused world, but he's good, and his dowsing seems to know no limits. Say anything, anything, give him a quarter or two, and he'll let you know where to look, no fuss, no delay. If you would like to add a location here, feel free to respond to this thread with the following template. [div align="center"][table style="width:300px;"][tbody][tr][td][div style="text-align:center;font-size:50px;letter-spacing:-3px;font-family:benchnine;color:#351C32;"]LOCATION NAME[/div][div style="text-align:center;margin-top:-16px;font-family:codystar;font-size:14px;"]something catchy here[/div][/td][/tr][tr][td][div style="padding:20px;font-size:12px;background-color:#E1E4E6;text-align:justify;"] |
