October Hill

October Hill is a small neighborhood in the Southern parts of Halcyon City. It has a small town feeling and is known for the prestigious Whitworth College. In the 19th century it was a hub for witches and other occult magic, and it is famously named after the month in October when it was ruled over by a Daemon, before being cast back into the underworld and the month in which Hallow's Eve is celebrated worldwide.

Background
The South side of the peninsula along the Big Bend rises to a hill that is the site of some of the oldest settlement in the Halcyon area. October Hill was built up in Revolutionary times and became one of the most exclusive neighborhoods for judges, bankers, and the “old money” of Freedom City. These days, October Hill isn’t as exclusive as it used to be, especially after the rampant cult activity and demonic hauntings that happened in the 80's. Property values have decreased since then, despite the abundance of spacious suburban homes.

The garden apartments and row houses are still wonderful examples of 18th and 19th century architecture, many of them having undergone modern renovations. The neighborhood has a distinctly colonial flavor with narrower, tree-lined streets, brick-front buildings, and small garden plots or window boxes of flowers. October Hill is home to a number of historical sites, from the home of Revolutionary War hero Major Joseph Clark to the October Hill Cemetery and one of Halcyon’s oldest houses of worship, St. Stephen’s Church. It is better known as the haunt of the mysterious Lantern Jack, mystic watchman of Halcyon since the days of the Revolutionary War.

Local Superstition
There are a lot of legends and superstitions around October Hill, but as far as magic goes nowadays it's a much quieter place, more like a self-contained college town within Halcyon City.

October Hill's main problem has come from being plagued by gang activity and turf wars in Wisteria Park, specifically from gangs such as the Hanged Willows and the Folk Devils.

The Folk Devils are several gangs of criminals that have taken up in The Crucible, as well as surrounding districts. Taking inspiration from various urban myths and legends, The Folk Devils are seen as a response to the troubling economic times, and formed soon after James Holt became mayor of Halcyon City.

Areas of Interest

 * The Alleyway in Celare Street
 * The Church of Eternal October
 * Green Thumb Apothecary and Herbalist
 * Blackthorn Walk
 * Harkin's Quality Meats & Goods
 * Octavius's Outrageous Oddities
 * The Crying Crow Bar
 * The Crucible