District 4

District Four is one of the wealthiest districts in Panem. Its primary industry is fishing, and due to its exceedingly good relations with the Capitol, it is allowed to remain the most laid-back district in comparison to the others.

### **Areas**

The lower class section is situated by the district’s shores. It’s made up of fishermen who live inside huts with large families, where occupants fish and catch whatever they can find along the beach. Shrimp and prawn remain on high demand in the Capitol as they are used for the creation of delicacies.

The middle class lives inland. In this area, freshwater aquaculture farms are in place to cultivate and produce freshwater seafood. Here, small stalls reside that sell the catch of fishermen. Shops that sell bait, nets, hooks, and anything related can be located here. Some middle-class residents also work in restaurants owned by the upper class. Well-trained musicians are often seen performing here.

Further inland sits the upper class section of District Four. The residents here consist of shop owners, dock owners, and Capitol representatives who ensure the consistent export of seafood and further establish good relations.

### **Society**

The citizens of District Four experience a very easy-going life where they live in the moment and are free to do as they please, so long as their respective fishing quotas are fulfilled. However, some people are overworked to gain that level of freedom. This lifestyle has led District 4 to be one of the leading districts in productivity, and the location with the lowest suicide rate within Panem.

At a very young age, parents and the community teach their children how to make fish hooks, nets, and traps. Considering that every citizen in District 4 will spend most of their time around the sea, it is necessary for everyone to learn these basic practices early on.

After the workday, citizens enjoy hanging around bars with Peacekeepers and enjoy each other’s company. Inside these bars, they enjoy music from the local musicians. Professional musicians and part-time musicians alike are well-received throughout the district. Whether they are playing sea shanties or jazz, they are always cheered for and are highly regarded. A good pastime in local bars is arm-wrestling, which is widely acclaimed in District 4 and especially against friendly Peacekeepers. Matches can become wildly competitive, but by the end of each night, both parties take part in cheers and laughter, with the losing side buying the winning side their next round of beers.

### **Academy**

After the 2nd Hunger Games, District Four’s first Victor, Ian Fleming, created his own training academy. Named *‘Fleming’s Academy for Excellence,’* or FAE for short, the academy pushes a Pro-Capitol value onto it’s students. Instructors hope to further strong relations by raising children with competitive and honorable backgrounds in preparation for the Games. Ian’s loyalty to the Capitol made all of this possible.

Instructors push trainees to the extreme day in and day out, starting each morning off with a five-mile swim as a reminder that no one from the academy should ever lose in a water based arena, as failure to come out on top would be seen as a disgrace. After their swim, instructors train students vigorously in water combat and marine toxicology. Hunting, gathering, and the crafting of advanced snares and traps are all practiced areas. Training accompanied with a background in fishing has helped develop a proficiency for long range weapons in the academy's students.

With how well tributes from the academy have placed over the years, students have attained a certain cockiness in their demeanors. The way they speak and act in the community is a display of arrogance that only helps them in the Games and that is frowned upon in other districts.

### **The Sacred Band**

Once an exceptional student graduates from the academy and enters the Games, they are inducted into an elite class that Ian calls the Sacred Band, which is aimed to bring honor to District 4 in The Hunger Games. The students of the Sacred Band so far are as follows:

* Ian Fleming (Founder)
* Cassandra Nightworth
* Leia Riparius (Promoted to Mentor)
* Blaise Chapman
* Isla Clearbrooke

### **Mentoring**

After Ian Fleming’s unfortunate passing, ownership rights to *The* *District Four Mentorship and Sponsor Org.* were officially signed over to previous tribute, Leia Riparius; a girl whose continued safety was secured in a once in a lifetime deal agreed on by President Casca Highbottom himself. Currently, Leia remains in charge of all Hunger Games related training, mentoring, and business within District 4. The district’s closest advisors have been passed down, and Leia will continue to run FAE with the same values and ideologies as her successor until a new District Four Victor is crowned.

### **Trivia**

Ian Fleming loved jazz music and let it play daily in the academy. His philosophy was that if students embraced and became one with jazz, they would become nimbler and better students.