District 1

District 1 is one of the wealthiest districts in Panem. Its primary industry is manufacturing luxury items.

# Areas

## Rhinestone Row

Rhinestone Row is the lower class section of District 1. It is the area around the base of the mountains, where the mines and factories are situated. Not far from the industrial sector are the dwellings of the lower-class residents. Despite its modest appearance, it is the most polluted area in the district, which earned its infamous nickname: The Slums.

## Gilded Plaza

Deeper into the city is the Gilded Plaza, occupied by the middle class. The Gilded Plaza has one vast city square with alleys branching out to the stores, homes, and workshops of the middle-class residents. This part of the district houses artisans, winemakers, and various other craftsmen. Right in the heart of the city sits the alabaster Justice Building, the shining jewel of District 1.

## The Hill

Overlooking the city are the lush green rolling hills bestrewn with manors collectively known as The Hill. The Hill is the higher class section of District 1. The hills accommodate the numerous grand estates of the most affluent families in the district, otherwise known as the Great Houses.

## The Crown

A couple of miles away from the city is the District 1 Training Academy known as The Crown. The training academy was conceptualized after District 1 suffered heavy losses in the 3rd Hunger Games. During those Games, their tributes, Aloy and Lily, were eliminated during the first few minutes of the event. This incident ignited a spark in District 1's superiors, which eventually paved a path for the academy's construction. The completion of the academy came about around the 4th year of the Games.

# The Great Houses

Occupying the estates of The Hill are the most prominent families in the district, which came to be known as the Great Houses. These families were staples of Panem long before the Dark Days. Now, these families are the aristocrats of modern-day District 1. The twenty Great Houses have been in a constant state of disunity— vying for control, power, and supremacy as the Greatest House of District 1.

## The Twenty Great Houses

•House Beaufremmont

•House Dampierre

•House Della Torre

•House Deucalion

•House Eviatar

•House Flammel

•House Grandine

•House Groschen

•House La Fayette

•House Marana

•House Oisin

•House Prodigal

•House Reuss

•House Santcliment

•House Spengaius

•House St. James

•House St. Leger

•House Valgarde

•House de Montfort

•House van Rusch

# Genetics

Upon reaching the age of ten, children undergo testing to inspect their genes and their physical appeal. The children with exceptional genetics and looks are taken from their families and sent to The Crown to nurture their superior genes. They are trained and cultivated to create attractive, charming, and beguiling killers. They are only allowed to meet their families during their two-week winter break and on the day of the reaping.

Upon reaching the age of eighteen, the students are to be examined for breeding compatibility. Those that have superior genes are matched together to yield beautiful children. Children with inferior genes are either condemned for a life in the Rhinestone Row or be used as cannon fodder for the Games. This way, the other flourishing children are given more time to be matured to perfection.

# Volunteer Selection Rites

In the academy, the students are ranked based on their performance. These rankings are updated weekly. A week before the day of the reaping, the top five tribute candidates of each gender are given a chance to showcase their skills. After careful deliberation, the trainers decide which of the candidates are sent to the Games or if they send anyone at all.

The eighteen-year-olds who were not chosen—whose eligibility for the Games are about to expire—are set up with a well-paying job with plenty of downtime.

# Acknowledgment

The District 1 lore is heavily inspired by Oisin55’s Hunger Games headcanons.