Akunda

Akunda, the thunder lizard, is the loa of storms and new beginnings. He believes that the storm has the power to wash away regret and sorrow.Akun'Jar Vase Through a sacred ritual, Akunda enters the minds of those who come to his temple in Vol'dun seeking refuge and removes the memories that cause them pain.Powerful ConductorsValley of Sorrows (quest) His followers do good works to show the loa they are worthy of his blessing.Vile Infestation
The unwanted painful memories that Akunda takes from his followers are stored in the Valley of Sorrows,Memory Breach where Akunda's power (normally) keeps them sealed away.Shattered and Broken
As he commands the storms, Akunda allows the Eternal Spring near his temple to never run dry.It Springs Eternal
==Background==
Akunda was poisoned by his follower Akunda the Exalted, who took the loa's own memories from him. Using Akunda's power, Akunda the Exalted wiped the trolls at the temple of not only their painful memories but all of their memories. After Meijani and an adventurer from the Horde discovered this, they used Akunda's powers of the storm to slay Akunda the Exalted. With Akunda the Exalted defeated, Akunda restored the memories of his followers.Ending the Madness Afterward, Akunda offers his gift to the adventurer, allowing them to call upon the Boon of Akunda whenever they commune at an Altar of Akunda.Akunda's Blessing
During Akunda the Exalted's schemes, the followers of Akunda renamed themselves after the loa.Fond Farewells After Akunda the Exalted was slain, all of the loa's followers began to use their own, prior names again.Once Ending the Madness is completed, all the followers have their names restored.
Akunda later participated in the defense of Zuldazar when Zul and his forces sought to destroy the Great Seal. He held off sethrak as they attempted to invade the Zocalo.Zandalar Forever!
The loa assists his chosen aspect during the Battle of Dazar'alor.Conclave of the Chosen
After Rastakhan's death, Akunda observed Talanji's ascension as queen in Zuldazar.
Akunda's power was later used by Nailok to cleanse the Gift of N'Zoth from Horde champions.His Eye Upon You (Horde)
==Locations==
==Quests==
*Repairing the Past 
**Ending the Madness 
***Akunda's Blessing 
==Quotes==
===Dialogue===
===On-click===
;Greetings
* All are welcome here.
* I am the storm.
* What brings you here?
;Farewell
* Clarity comes after the storm.
* Do not fear the storm.
* Let the storm guide you.
* The storm is calling.
===Gossip===
;Initial
:<The body of the loa has been incapacitated by magical bonds.>
;After completing Ending the Madness
:Welcome to my temple, <name>. Thanks to your brave deeds, you will always be received with hospitality here.
==Tales of the Loa==
==Followers==
* Loa Speaker Joo'li
* Nailok
* Atal'Akunda Ver'sara
* Priests of Akunda
* Akunda the Cataloger
==Notes and trivia==
*Thundering idols are carved by followers of Akunda.Thundering Idol
*Akunda is voiced by Christopher Judge.Andrea Toyias on Twitter - "@AndreaToyias God, I love Chris' voice....... /swoon. He played: Akunda, Gorak Tul and Sunwalker Ordel. You will certainly know him when you hear him!! <3"
==Gallery==
Temple of Akunda.jpg|Temple of Akunda.
Shrine of Thunder.jpg|Shrine of Thunder dedicated to the loa.
==Patch changes==
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==See also==
*Akunda's Bite
*Akunda's Firesticks
*Echo of Akunda
*Tales of de Loa: Akunda
*Words of Akunda
==References==
==External links==
Category:Loa
Category:Thunder lizards
Category:Zandalari Empire
Category:Quest givers
Category:Vol'dun NPCs
Category:Dazar'alor NPCs
Category:Shadows Rising characters