trashMoståassa

trashMoståassa is a fictional location that appears in the online webcomic Homestuck. It is a derelict, heavily polluted urban area, characterized by an overwhelming amount of discarded waste and decaying structures. The environment of trashMoståassa is depicted as bleak and uninviting, serving as a stark contrast to more pristine or technologically advanced settings within the narrative. The name itself is a portmanteau that hints at its nature, combining "trash" with a nonsensical or alien-sounding suffix.

The inhabitants of trashMoståassa are typically depicted as marginalized or outcast characters, often struggling to survive in the harsh conditions. Their lifestyles and social structures are shaped by the scarcity of resources and the pervasive presence of refuse. The location often serves as a backdrop for scenes involving hardship, desperation, or unconventional forms of community. Its visual representation in the comic emphasizes a sense of decay and neglect, with imagery of mountains of garbage, rusting machinery, and polluted waterways. trashMoståassa functions as a symbolic space, representing themes of societal breakdown, environmental degradation, and the resilience of those who exist on the fringes.