While trying to convince Ashley Magnus to reveal Helen Magnus's current location, John Druitt hands Ashley a locket with her mother's photo. He explains that the picture was taken by Henry Talbot in Southampton in 1880-something. As Ashley examines it, seeing a very old image of her mother with curled blonde hair, she asks him where he got it from. Druitt replies that it was a gift from her mother while the both of them were at University of Oxford; during the days that she was auditing courses.
Oxford[]
This article page section is about Oxford in Sanctuary. For real-world location, see Wikipedia:Oxford.
The University of Oxford (or simply Oxford), located in the United Kingdom city of the same name, is the oldest surviving university in the English-speaking world, and widely regarded as one of the world's leading academic institutions.[5]
The individuals later known as the Five first met at Oxford in the second half of the 19th century.
Helen Magnus was the only female student attending the University of Oxford at the time thanks in part to her father's influence in society, though she was technically not a true student and could only sit in on classes. Despite these drawbacks, Magnus eventually drew the attention of four of her fellow students who like her were considered "odd" and "outsiders" in the school due to their intellects being ahead of their time: sharp-minded James Watson, crafty Nigel Griffin, wild Nikola Tesla and the mysterious John Druitt all gravitated to Helen becoming close and dear friends to her with a respect for her that no man of the age would have for a woman.[6]
Once in Oldham, Henry Foss and Will Zimmerman are eventually led to Oldham Psychiatric Institute (a secretive private medical facility), where Henry goes undercover; enrolling as a patient to investigate more thoroughly. The facility was run by Lillian Myers and her niece Erika Myers. During the Sanctuary Network's investigation, they discovered its true nature: It was the home of a lycan clan whose elders used powerful drugs to keep the transformative abilities of its members suppressed. Henry, himself a therianthrope, convinced several patients that it was possible to live peacefully without the drugs. After this, the clan was taken in by the London Sanctuary where they could be taught to control their powers and live amongst society. Known patients were: Alistair, Joe, Josephine, and Liam.
Near the end of the episode, when Henry Foss askes Erika Myers to stay with him at the Old City Sanctuary, she declines, mentioning that she grew up in an institution; referencing Oldham Psychiatric Institute.
Helen Magnus askes Erika Myers if she had witnessed any children born at Oldham Psychiatric Institute. Erika responded "no". Originally, Erika and her aunt Lillian Myers thought it was due to their race being so ancient. It was then determined that the lycans at Oldham had their fertility suppressed due to the drugs they were taking to prevent transformation.
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the North Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the southwest. In addition to the mainland, Scotland consists of almost 800 islands.[13]
Oilean of Arracht[]
The location of Oilean of Arracht is specifically named in Episode 0x01 - "Webisode 1". However in the television series remake Episode 1x03 - "Fata Morgana", the exact same location is reused, but not named.
Oilean of Arracht is a remote Scottish Isle located in the North Sea. On this isle is a cemetery that contains a crypt. The Morrígan were being held here by the Cabal.