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American Protectorate of the Empire of Australia

Overview: The American Protectorate of the Waka-Krangere of Australia was created by Décret 1901 in 1666 by Eleanor the Twenty-First as part of that Empress’ push to limit the scope of Spanish,…

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American Protectorate of the Empire of Australia

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Zachary Taylor

The assassination of Zachary Taylor was a defining event in the history of the Union of American States. The Presidency and Assassination of Zachary Taylor Zachary Taylor’s Presidency (1849-1850): The Last Attempt…

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An oil painting of UAS President Zachary Taylor

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The Long House

The Long House is the physical seat of government for the Independent Sovereignty of Cascadia. The massive building is fashioned from Wimahl Basalt, locally-sourced cedar and pine, and thousands of steel trusses;…

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An architectural drawing of the Cascadian Long House.

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Presidents of the Union of American States

Democratically Elected Presidents These Presidents of the Union of American States were elected by popular vote to serve 5 year terms, and then (with the exception of John C. Calhoun, John Tyler,…

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A president takes the oath of office on marble steps before a diverse 1800s crowd.

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Wings of Corvids

A now abandoned and decrepit tenement housing project built in Pørtland’s inner district that was created to house 270 families of immigrants and the lower classes during the Great Housing Crisis of 1895.

Decrepit corridor with peeling paint, cracked floors, and rusted railings in natural daylight.

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Red Lion (Ship)

The Red Lion is a hōkioi-class fast battle cruiser commissioned by the Empire of Australia in 2013. Since 2021, it…
Curated garden area with varied vegetation, terrain, and educational plaques in the foreground.

The Gardens of New Bordeaux

In Décret 2985, Eleanor the Thirtieth decreed that a large garden would be created for the enjoyment of the populace…
Wimahl University in Pørtland, Cascadia

Wimahl University

Wimahl University Founded in 1591, Wimahl University stands as the oldest and most prestigious center of higher learning in Cascadia.…
Equalisation Theory

Equalisation Theory

Equalisation Theory is a theory that is common in the study of the Waka-Krangere of Australia which posits that the…

Union of American States

Union of American States (UAS) “A nation of ghosts, ruled by the living dead.” Overview The Union of American States…
A vintage illustrated movie poster for the 1954 animated Gothic thriller “The Clockwork Children.” The poster, in black, white, and red, depicts a pale young girl sitting stiffly in a wooden chair with a giant red wind-up key protruding from her back. Her blank eyes stare forward. A governess holding a lantern shines light on the child, while behind them looms a shadowy Gothic cathedral. The tagline reads, “Do you know if your children are truly your own?” The title appears in bold serif letters at the bottom, with credits to Alfred Hitchcock, Edward Gorey, and Bernard Herrmann, and a warning: “Not recommended for the young or the faint of heart.”

The Clockwork Children

The Clockwork Children (1954) is a chilling animated collaboration between Alfred Hitchcock and Edward Gorey, blending Gothic horror with psychological…

Religions in Cascadia

There is a plurality of religions in Cascadia. This plurality exists due mostly to two factors. First, the indigenous tribes…

Paroma

Paroma is an artificial intelligence developed by Paralux Unlimited. Paroma’s name is a portmanteau that stands for “Paralux Operations Matrix”.…
A somber crowd, including civilians and soldiers, stands outside Mount Vernon under cloudy skies.

Washington Compromise

The Washington Compromise was the name given to the goal of uniting the two factions of the United States of…