Most of Willowshore's citizens identify by when their family first settled in town, often affecting which bank of the Ceiba River they live on. Those who arrived after Lung Wa took control settled on the river’s northern banks, called Northridge due to its prominent incline. These settlers included workers for the lumber bosses, businesses that wanted convenient access to the lumber, and imperial guards. Unlike the Southbankers, Northridge residents focus on pragmatism and urban growth. Many in Northridge are open to the idea of jorogumo ruling Shenmen.