Cascadia

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, it thrives beneath endless rain and flickering neon, where progress and decay share the same skyline.

At a Glance

Year: 2050

Population: ~1.4 million city / ~2.5 million metro

Location: Western Washington, USA — nestled between the North Bay and Pacific Ocean, shielded by dense forest ranges.

Genre & Tone

Genre: 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 or pirated.

Government

Cascadia operates under a Strong Mayor-Council system.
Current Mayor: Rey Stark - heir to old Cascadia money, dressed like a venture capitalist but fluent in dockyard grit.
The City Council is composed of sixteen District Presidents, each representing their home sectors across the metropolis.
(District leaders and details are listed in District Summaries.)


Weather: Mist-heavy mornings, salt air from the bay, and an almost-constant gray canopy.
Seasons:
• 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.

Economy & Culture

Industries: • Tech startups ("Silicon Rainforest") • Maritime trade & shipbuilding • Film & television ("Rain City Studios") • Outdoor gear manufacturing • Music & nightlife (punk, jazz, electronic)

Culture: • Underground art & warehouse galleries • Street murals in Gresty • Diverse food scene: Filipino seafood, Japanese izakayas, Mexican coastal street food • Active immigrant communities and counterculture

Notable Events

• Harbor Lights Festival – Winter boat parades & citywide light displays
• Cascadia Film Week – Indie film showcase drawing international creatives
• Rainburn Music Fest – Outdoor summer festival on the waterfront

Transportation

A dense public transit network connects the city through light rail, ferries, and gondola-style Skytrams linking the higher districts to the waterfront.

Interstate 101 cuts through Cascadia’s heart, connecting its core to the surrounding forests and port towns.

Old Quarter, Downtown, and the parks are built for pedestrians, cyclists, and dreamers in the rain.

Continue to: Timeline & Tech to see more about how Cascadia has evolved.