World of Darkness: Portland

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actively, either by their own art or by contributions.
16. The Grotto (Northeast)
Sandy Boulevard; Northeast 85th Avenue
A peaceful oasis in the midst of the city, The
Grotto is set among 62 acres of botanical gardens. As
an internationally renowned Catholic sanctuary, The
Grotto offers a place of peace and quiet reflection for
all people. More than 100 beautifully sculpted statues
and shrines are nestled among flower-lined pathways
winding under towering firs. Peaceful reflection
ponds, spectacular cliffside vistas and award winning
architecture offer inspiration for all who visit this
natural gallery in the woods. A vampire ‘priest’ watches
over the grounds at night, often generously allowing in
tourists after hours (who, oddly enough, aren’t seen
again—more than a vampire and more than a serial
killer, said priest has a secret burial ground within the
Grotto).
Chapter 1-Notable Sites
17. Lloyd Center (North)
Northeast Ninth Avenue at Multnomah Street
“Spread over 50 acres, Lloyd Center is the largest mall
in Oregon. It offers tax-free shopping at more than 200
specialty shops and service providers, including Meier
& Frank, Sears, Nordstrom, Marshalls, Old Navy, Ross
Dress for Less, and Barnes & Noble. A food court, an
indoor ice-skating rink, and 18 movie screens offer food
and entertainment. Located within “Fareless Square,”
Portland’s ride-for-free zone.” Don’t let the cleverly
worded ad fool you; Lloyd Center stinks with the
decay of festering capitalism that brings vampires for
miles around with watering mouths. People shopping
are easy prey, and so wrapped up in their bobbles and
trinkets that they’re unlikely to realize foul play that
occurs right beneath their nose.
19. Jansen Beach Supercenter (North)
Interstate 5, Exit 308
“Jantzen Beach SuperCenter offers one of the nation’s
largest collections of powerhouse
retailers. The center features more
than 55 top-name retail and specialty
stores, restaurants, the Carousel
Food Court and tax-free shopping.
Dine beside the museum-quality
1921 C.W. Parker Carousel, listed
on the National Registry of Historic
Monuments” Ibid Lloyd Center.
20. The End of the Oregon Trail
(Oregon City)
Washington Street
The 2,000 mile journey to
the frontier and beyond was long,
grueling, and bloody. Not only did
many of the pilgrims die during the
excursion, but their arrival brought
further suffering and death to the
native peoples of America. Were
one to take the routes of all the trails
and average them, one would have
roughly the Oregon Trail, as well
as a ley line that stretches from one
end of the continent to the other.
This line was assumed to once be a
source of healthy, vibrant life energy,
but the Oregon Trail and the Trail of
Tears polluted the prime river into a
dark, though not evil, font. The end
of the trail is celebrated in Oregon
City, where another ley line crosses
the Oregon Trail’s path. Here is a