Redwood Valley

oil painting of fictional coastal town

A town in present day California, named for the towering Redwood trees. It was founded in the 1890s where it thrived in the logging industry before transitioning into a sustainable community.

- Ecology & History
- Government & Factions
- Economy & Culture
- Town Secrets & Keystone Figures

Notable locations

Everhart Mansion

built in 1896 on cliffs overlooking the river mouth and Pacific, the mansion is a symbol of industrial dominance. It also became known as "The House the Forest Built".

GreenCorps

A renewable energy corporation currently owned by the Everhart family. It was founded in the early 1990s by Randall Everhart.

Park Cleaners

A multi-use building where the living space is located just above the laundromat business run by the Park family.

Redwood University

Redwood Valley's own Redwood University sits on the edge of town. Founded in 1925, it's a selective institution that boasts the best and brightest students from across the nation.

Redwood University Archery Club

A program that began around the institution's founding. Throughout the years, the archery club has had talented members with Daisuke Everhart and Victor Park being among them.

Rosie's Redwood Diner

run by a migrant family, the diner is a beloved gathering spot for working-class locals, students, and families alike. Open early and closing late, it is known for massive breakfast plates, homemade pies, and bilingual menus.

River And Ridge Times

the town’s small, yet fiercely independent newspaper operates out of an aging building with a sharp editorial voice. it investigates illegal logging, publishes opinion columns from across the political spectrum, and critiques GreenCorps when necessary. Even without a corporate owner and often operating on a tight budget, the paper remains widely respected.

Meet the residents

Name Daisuke Everhart
Gender Male
Age 21
Ethnicity Japanese-American
Occupation Redwood University student (Finance), Archery Club Captain


The heir to GreenCorps, Daisuke is a model student and an equally dedicated archer. Yet, none of his achievements ever satisfies his father, Blake Everhart. Years of relentless scrutiny have left Daisuke struggling to form meaningful relationships. Despite his father's shadow, Daisuke is gradually uncovering his true self.

Name Victor Park
Gender Male
Age 21
Ethnicity Korean-American
Occupation Redwood University student (Electrical Engineering), Archery Club Vice-Captain, Part-Timer at Park Cleaners


As a child, Victor longed for the attention his parents lavished on his older brother, Eugene. He realizes that exceptional grades and outstanding performance in his hobbies earns him praises. Over time, this craving for approval shaped his desire for instant gratification - along with a short temper and an intense competitive streak.

Name Chase Williams
Gender FeMale
Age 22
Ethnicity American
Occupation College student (Environmental Science), Field Research Assistant


Impressive Redwoods, dirt-streaked knees, and archery defined Chase's childhood. When A federal investigation forced her family to relocate, she leaves behind her hometown and Daisuke without closure. Years later, she studies environmental science and dedicates herself to land restoration. she returns to Redwood Valley to confront the ecological damage of the past and the unresolved ties she once abandoned.

Name Manuel Lopez
Gender Male
Age 39
Ethnicity Hispanic
Occupation Archery Instructor, Archery Club Coach


Manuel is a former member of the National Guard who was medically discharged from his service. He has since found work as an instructor at a local archery range while also coaching the archery club at Redwood University.

Name Stefan Moore
Gender Male
Age 35
Ethnicity Irish-American
Occupation Redwood University Psychology Professor, Archery Club Advisor


Stefan has long been captivated by the complexities of the human mind. When he first tried archery as a Boy Scout, Stefan noted the meditative effect that it had on him. Many years later when he would be asked to be the advisor for the archery club, he couldn't bring himself to refuse. Today, Stefan offers counsel and guidance to the archery club along with the coach, Manuel Lopez.

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