District 4

**District 4** is responsible for fishing, creating a surplus of seafood for the Capitol. It is the third richest district and one of the career districts.

## History

### Early Years

In early Panem, District 4 was still known for their fishing. However, they were also leading in the entertainment industry, creating many film and television actors. People from all over Panem would move there for the chance to get famous.

Panem's navy was also headquartered on the coast of District 4.

### First Rebellion

The citizens of District 4 worked as a navy for the rebels, overtaking the military bases on their shoreline. They patrolled the waters to prevent the country from gaining foreign aid, putting pressure on the Capitol to accept the rebel's demands.

### The Games

They have a total of 11 victors, gaining their first in the 3rd Hunger Games after Koila Lerner won. This means they are tied with District 1 for having the second most wins in the games.

In earlier games, the female tributes had a tendency to outperform the males. In fact, District 4 did not have a male victor until the 25th Hunger Games. This is because, traditionally, spearfishing was seen by the district citizens as a women's' sport, giving females an advantage with weapons like tridents and spears. Alongside districts 1, 2, and 11, they had some of the most victors and longest lasting tributes in the early games.

They are a part of the career alliance, which was founded by District 4 citizen and victor, Mags Flanagan. Initially starting as a preventative measure to help kids at risk of being reaped, career training eventually turned into a program built to create as many victors as possible. Every year, a young boy and girl are selected and given various types of combat and survival training until they turn 18 and volunteer for the Hunger Games.

District 4 is a fan favourite among Hunger Games fans due to its tributes athleticism, skill, and beauty. Many of its victors are forced into sex trafficking with Capitol citizens.

## Industries

### Fishing

As the only district with coastal civilizations, District 4's main assigned industry is fishing, catching ocean creatures for capitol consumption. They also produce other ocean-related products, like seaweed and salt. Common fish are sent to the Capitol in bulk, whereas individual rarer fish are purchased by independent buyers. The district is fairly wealthy due to the fact that seafood is a heavily sought out luxury good within the capitol.

District 4 citizens use this industry for their own benefit, utilizing the ocean as their main food source. It is also treated as a sport, with fishing competitions occurring frequently.

Traditionally, angling was seen as the masculine way to fish as it is associated with commercial fishing and, thus, providing for one's family. Women were given the jobs of spearfishing, netting, and trapping, with children under 13 also performing the latter two. However, other than the children's jobs, these standards are rarely in use nowadays, with the gender divide slowly declining after the First Rebellion.

### Side Industries

#### Tourism

The beaches of District 4 are popular vacation spots for Capitol citizens. Many artists, musicians, and writers come for getaways meant to inspire them and induce creativity. There are two operational resorts: Azure Bay and Serendipity. The latter is invite-only and geared towards the elite class.

#### Fruits

District 4 grows many luxury fruits, such as pomegranate, kiwi, and honeydew. They also create fruits that are also found in District 9 and 11, like grapes and cherries. Some of this fruit is turned into wine and other alcoholic beverages by Willughby Industries and sold to the Capitol.

#### Nuts

The district is the only producer of pistachios, pecans, walnuts, and almonds in all of Panem.

## Culture

### Sports

District 4 is home to many water sports, including canoe polo, different types of swimming, and aquathlon. They also engage in fishing competitions. Children are typically enrolled in at least one sport throughout their childhood, giving them advanced athletic skills and the unique ability to swim.

### Food

Most of their food comes from the sea, with things like fish, crab, and seaweed as part of the everyday diet. Even unrelated foods have some influence from the ocean. For example, a popular bread in District 4 is shaped like a fish and tinted green from seaweed. Their foods are also notorious for having excess amounts of salt.

On special occasions, pomegranate and pistachios are consumed.

### Weddings

While giving vows, the couple is covered with a grass net. They then put ocean water on their lips and kiss while children sing a traditional song that uses a sea voyage as a metaphor for marriage. This is similar to the wedding practices in District 10.

### Naming Conventions

*Main article: Names/District 4*
District 4 citizens' names are often based around water and the ocean. In more modern times, names relating to battle and Capitol names have begun to pop up.

## Geography

District 4 is on the west side of Panem, taking up around a third of its west coast. It sits on top of the former US-states of California, Oregon, Nevada, and Washington and backs onto the North Pacific Ocean. The district borders District 7 (to the north), District 1 (to the east), and District 5 (to the southeast).

It is composed of 8 semi-towns laid out in a linear format, all on the coastline. They each have a mayor and a local government, but are ultimately ruled by an overall district government. The towns are located on the southwest end of District 4, on top of where Fresno used to be.

## Victors

* Koila Lerner - Victor of the 3rd Hunger Games
* Mags Flanagan - Victor of the 11th Hunger Games and tribute in the 75th Hunger Games
* Blitzel Stewarski - Victor of the 15th Hunger Games
* Piker Gunnel - Victor of the 25th Hunger Games (1st Quarter Quell)
* Percy Argo - Victor of the 33rd Hunger Games
* Mahi Tierre - Victor of the 54th Hunger Games
* Requinn Willughby - Victor of the 55th Hunger Games
* Cordelia Galina - Victor of the 57th Hunger Games
* Finnick Odair - Victor of the 65th Hunger Games and tribute in the 75th Hunger Games
* Annie Cresta - Victor of the 70th Hunger Games
* Joyce Hass - Victor of the 72nd Hunger Games

## Mentors

* 10th Hunger Games: Festus Creed ♀ and Persephone Price ♂
* 11th Hunger Games: Aleka Kallergis ♀ and Corus Ferdinand ♂
* 12th to 38th Hunger Games: Koila Lerner ♀ and Mags Flanagan ♂
* 39th to 59th Hunger Games: Percy Argo ♀ and Mags Flanagan ♂
* 60th to 71st Hunger Games: Cordelia Galina ♀ and Mags Flanagan ♂
* 72nd to 74th Hunger Games: Cordelia Galina ♀ and Finnick Odair ♂
* 75th Hunger Games: Cordelia Galina ♀ and Joyce Hass ♂