Setting Overview

Rain-slick neon and fractured chrome hide blood in the gutters.
Cascadia is a city where the line between power and survival blurs with every step — a hub of tech, culture, and corruption thriving beneath endless rain and flickering neon, where progress and decay share the same skyline.
I. At a Glance
Year: 2050
Population: ~1.4 million (city) / ~2.5 million (metro)
Location: Western Washington, USA — nestled between the North Bay and the Pacific Ocean, shielded by dense forest ranges.

IV. Climate & Atmosphere
Naturally the weather consists of mist-heavy mornings, salt air from the bay, and a near-constant gray canopy.

Seasonal Character:
- Autumn — Festivals and electric energy.
- Winter — Rain-slick, neon-lit, reflective streets.
- Spring — Blossoms in drizzle; hopeful but gray.
- Summer — Salt-thick air and crowded waterfronts.
V. Economy & Culture
Cascadia’s economy thrives on innovation, art, and maritime trade — but beneath the surface, culture and crime blend seamlessly.

Industries
- Tech startups (“Silicon Rainforest”).
- Maritime trade and shipbuilding.
- Film and television (“Rain City Studios”).
- Outdoor gear manufacturing.
- Music and nightlife (punk, jazz, electronic).
Culture
- Underground art collectives and warehouse galleries.
- Street murals and graffiti movements in Gresty.
- Diverse food scene: Filipino seafood, Japanese izakayas, Mexican coastal street food.
- Active immigrant communities and resilient counterculture.
VI. Notable Events
- Harbor Lights Festival — Winter boat parades and citywide light installations.
- Cascadia Film Week — Indie film showcase drawing international creatives.
- Rainburn Music Fest — Outdoor summer festival on the waterfront.

II. Genre & Tone
Neo-noir dystopia, crimetech decadence, occult horror, cyberpunk/mythpunk.
- Vibe: The rain-slick tech corridors of Seattle, the nightlife density of New York, the creative sprawl of Los Angeles, and the political tension of D.C.
- Technology Level: Bleeding-edge but broken; cyberware and infrastructure constantly patched, pirated, or decaying.
III. Government & Leadership
Cascadia operates under a Strong Mayor–Council system.
- Current Mayor: Rey Stark — heir to old Cascadian wealth, dressed like a venture capitalist but fluent in dockyard grit.
- City Council: Sixteen District Presidents, each representing their home sectors across the metropolis.
VII. Transportation & Infrastructure
Cascadia maintains a dense, multi-tiered transit network linking the districts from bay to highlands.
- Transit System: Light rail, ferries, and gondola-style Skytrams connect upper districts to the waterfront.
- Major Artery: Interstate 101 cuts through the city’s heart, linking urban cores to forested outskirts and port towns.
- Mobility Zones: Old Quarter, Downtown, and major parks are designed for pedestrians, cyclists, and dreamers in the rain.