WhaleWorld Location: Lake Mackenzie, the Pacific Northwest, United States of America. Cetacean Population: two hundred and seventy-one whales - many of them rarer species such as the Bowhead, the California Gray, and the Japanese Beaked Whale. Facilities (Residential/Recreational/Administrative): located on a chain of small islands, the nearest to the southwestern shore of the lake, lying three miles due north. Operational Status: Opening Gala - with guests including congressmen, senators and Hollywood stars - scheduled for tonight. Fifteen years ago, however, a double tragedy on the outskirts of New York City, set into motion a series of events, which is destined to lead to violent consequences commencing at the Opening Gala. Welcome to WhaleWorld.