Steeped in the history of a once fatal attack, the Beijing Institute is known to be the most protected Institutes in Nephilim history with multiple wards added to protect the inhabitants after the murder of the Carstairs family in the 1800’s, and is now known to be a fortress where no demon or even Downworlder can ever dream to attack. Located at the Northern Gate of the Forbidden City, at the heart of Beijing, the Institute is hidden under the guise of an abandoned pavilion when in fact it is a masterpiece built under the influence of Imperial architecture, with yellow tiles covering the roofs and the surfaces painted in red and black as is the way of tradition. Unlike others, this particular Institute reaches through the underground of the city, spreading from the centre to the outer regions, and each passage is filled with rooms crammed with history and knowledge, as well as a room constantly exploding with fireworks - a gift from the proclaimed Magnus Bane during one of his visits.
Many Shadowhunters face Downworlders which differ from the Western world, and face spirits such as “Ba jiao gui,” due to the high spiritual energy that surrounds the land and so those who wish to live in Beijing take extra lessons in the spirits they may face and how to help them move on to the other side, work which primarily occurs during the Ghost festival. Those who visit the Institute are known to be greeted by the SImian Chinese Monkey, Meelo, who lives is known to be more of a resident than pet, and often welcomes everyone through the door with a loud shill yelp of excitement. However, the SImian is not the only spiritual being to be present and many Shadowhunters are often greeted with creatures of folklore who aid them when dealing with demons which attempt to terrorise the city, however a dragon is yet to be seen - though one would certainly be handy when dealing with the various Downworlders who spend their time and money in the infamous “Propaganda” club or the chasing various humanoid beings that lurk in underpasses.
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