Free City of Shoreline

The Free City of Shoreline is a small town located in the northern reaches of the Seattle Exclusionary Zone. The city is built out of the ruins of an old community college, and is a key source of trade for the area.

This was the original meeting place of Cadger Calloused, TiburcioSoccer64, and Freebooter Fast. The trio spent some time training in the use of their Guardian abilities in the local dojo.

History
Before the War of 2069, Shoreline Community College (SCC) was a prominent community college in the north Seattle area. Following the war and the detonation of an atomic warhead in Lake City, many of the survivors fled to the college as a place to hide until relief could arrive. The site became a frequent site of bandit attacks however, and a ragtag militia was assembled to defend the area. A loose wall was erected in order to protect the shantytown, and as the city became safer it attracted more people from the surrounding area.

As trade and security attracted more people, the town slowly grew. Materials were salvaged from nearby ruins, and the old college became a small city. The clubs established before the war grew into small gangs as they attracted more members into their ranks, these became the primary sources of power and governance in the otherwise anarchic city state.

However as the power and influence of these clubs grew, so too did their feuds. This descended into open warfare on the city's streets in 2072, culminating in a siege on town hall. The siege ended with the Japanese Culture Club victorious over their ancient enemies, the Anime Club.

Government
In the aftermath of the brutal club war the JCC created the new city council, granting seats to each of the surviving clubs. Each club is granted seats on the council depending on their relative influence and membership, and each seat is given a single vote when deciding on city policy. This keeps the clubs constantly jockeying for power, but prevents another outright war, at least for the moment. The Japanese Culture Club currently holds the highest number of representatives, with no less than four members serving on the city council at any one time. This ensures that the JCC holds a powerful sway over the council, and that the other clubs remember who is in charge.

Economy
Because of Shoreline's largely anarchic nature, it has become a key site for drug trafficking in the SEZ. The JCC maintains a close watch over the production of such substances in order to ensure their hold over city politics remains undisputed.

The city is also the largest trading hub in the area, although nowhere near the scale of the Republic of Port Townsend, their main rival. Any goods leaving or entering the Seattle Exclusionary Zone usually make their way through the markets of the Shoreline Free City.

Many bands of Sky Pirates are known to sell their wares at Shoreline, due to the lack of regulation and willingness to trade with anyone. However, the clubs make sure these pirates never overstay their welcome.

Prominent Sites
The JCC has sponsored the creation of an extensive dojo for training in martial arts, including the use of Guardian abilities.

The remains of the dormitory building have been refurbished into a hotel, providing a safe haven for travelers navigating the Seattle Exclusionary Zone.