King Lorenzo's Kingdom

* Outside
* Inside
* Sign

**Acredale,** better known as **King Lorenzo's Kingdom** is a makeshift settlement constructed by the Strangers that is located within the outskirts of Atlanta, Georgia. Lorenzo's authoritarian rule will likely face challenges with the arrival of Nick's Group, who most likely became aware of his involvement in the CDC attack. If not, Geo and his group may face off against the King solo or with the help of rebels.

## Overview

The Kingdom is a highly authoritarian and medieval community introduced in Season 13. It is a community that formed early on in the outbreak with Lorenzo gathering enough supplies and followers to it. The community is antagonistic and is led by King Lorenzo. Lorenzo is the man who runs the place and presumably ordered attacks on places like the CDC by using The Strangers. Just like a Medieval Kingdom would, places are referred by Medieval terms such as rooms being called chambers. Although the build looks small, it is bigger on the inside with there being a dining rooms with an actual throne for Lorenzo.

## Pre-Apocalypse

Not much is known about the members of the kingdom. It is assumed most members are from the area of or outskirts of Atlanta, Georgia.

## Post-Apocalypse

At some point in 2014 or early 2015, King Lorenzo managed to get his hands on serious resources and built a kingdom that would thrive. The Kingdom has pikes with skulls on the outside with one barbed wired road leading to a gate surrounded by guard towers. There are also tall walls with barbed wire around the kingdom. The Kingdom boasts a lot of supplies as evident by the boxes, haybales and the fact that a cake can be made by the Cook's. It is unknown how huge the community is. It can be assumed that there are at least a couple dozen inhabitants. However not everyone gets to live in the main community. Farmers working for Lorenzo live in small dwellings giving crops as a payment to Lorenzo. It is obvious Lorenzo has a lot of farmers and scavengers under his command which could mean he has over 100 people. The Kingdom has a strict law code with people being punished severely for cheating, lying, stealing, killing, etc. Additionally, farmers and people who fail to fulfill their weekly payments of supplies are killed and set as an example. King Lorenzo sits on a throne and decides everything. The community is mixed of medieval and authoritarian in a way. However, despite the harshness imposed, many people prefer to work and live in the Kingdom as Lorenzo and his Men provide safety and there are rewards or benefits for loyalty and hardwork. Some people like the Strangers have different assignments and awards. The Strangers work to help the Kingdom get supplies and punish those that broke the rules like Perrys Farm. In return they have the area they live at cleared of walkers.

### Season 13

#### "Follow the Stranger"

In the episode ***"Follow the Stranger"*** the front of the perimeter of the community is seen by Nick and the Stranger, who tells Nick he has to go to there alone.

A cinematic shot depicts the defenses and deterrents if the Kingdom.

As Nick approaches, he notices a lot of barbed wire setup and questions it. However, he is ordered to stop by a Guard on a tower. Nick looks up and the guard is shown to be in a tower with his gun raised. The Guard asks Nick what he is doing. Nick explains his situation regarding a captured member of his group and the Guard questions it. Nick continues his explanation and the Guard asks if he's sure his friend was brought in. The Guard tells him to wait and goes off to check or discuss with his fellow guards possibly. He then arrives back to inform Nick he's armed with Nick saying he is due to the dangers of the wasteland. The Guard tells him that he must not be armed. As Nick tells him he won't drop his weapons and begin getting closer. The Guard informs him he is not allowed to come closer and needs to drop his weapons in order to gain entry. Nick finally drops his weapon and the guard orders him to wait. He then orders the gate to be opened.

#### "Making the Trade"

In the episode ***"Making the Trade"*** the Guard at the gate of the Kingdom tells Nick to come in. Before he allows him in, he asks Nick if there are anymore weapons on him. Nick says he only had his rifle. The Guard proceeds to do a bodysearch which Nick views as dramatic. He tells the guard he's here for his friend Shelby. After getting cleared, Nick asks where Shelby is and is informed by the guard he doesn't have the answers. In order to get Shelby, Nick is told he must talk to King Lorenzo. This puzzles Nick who asks if he is the leader to which the guard confirms that he is the leader of everything including the community. Nick is still taken a back by the fact that Lorenzo is called King, but asks where he is because he needs to speak with him. The Guard leads Nick through a secondary gate through which the main building is shown in full view. The Guard tells Nick Lorenzo is inside the building. Nick asks to be taken to him and the Guard obliges.

Inside the Community, Nick is led through a tight hallway that has many haybales, shelves and doors. Nick asks if Shelby is around here. The guard confirms she is, but tells Nick that he should be thankful to be inside the community and not outside where it's unsafe. Nick affirms that he knows the dangers of the outside as he's been surviving with his group. He asks the guard while looking around about what the community is. The Guard tells him to keep moving and to follow him. Nick is baffled and asks if he won't answer his questions. The Guard claims he doesn't have all the answers, but knows someone who does. Nick asks who it is and the guard orders him to follow him. Nick follows the Guard into a cafeteria/dining hall where a man is shown to be sitting on a throne with his head turned to his left. The man speaks to the Guard, who he calls Harry. He asks who Nick is and Harry tells him it's a visitor. The man says it has been awhile and asks Nick what's his name. Nick responds and then asks for the man's name. The man guesses Harry didn't reveal everything and says it is funny. He finally reveals that he is King Lorenzo and that he runs the community and keeps all residents safe. He deduces that Nick is not from the area and says that he gets a lot of people coming here. Nick explains that he and his people were passing through the area. He tells Lorenzo that one of his friends is missing and that she may have come here. He reveals that his friend is Shelby and gives a physical description of her. Lorenzo recognizes what Nick is talking about and guesses she is red headed. Nick confirms that it is her and asks if she is here. Lorenzo laughs and confirms that she is here and tells Nick she is a *"feisty one."*

Nick asks about her safety and Lorenzo tells him she is fine and is having fun. Lorenzo then proceeds to ask about the members of Nick's Group because this has never happened as most groups come to the Kingdom together. He also tells Nick he has to make an example out of them usually, but that it will not be happening to Nick as it wouldn't help. Nick says he is alone and with Shelby only. Lorenzo accepts the answers and says that Nick will be meeting Shelby and that Harry will take Nick to his chambers. However, Nick interrupts and begins asking questions. He asks what the community is exactly and asks if Lorenzo leads the Strangers. Lorenzo laughs and tells Nick the Strangers do not live inside the walls. He says that this community is what he has built over a long period of time. He admits that the Strangers are an odd group, but they known him due to fact that they serve him by scavenging supplies and helping to build his place. In exchange for this, he keeps the area clear of walkers. He asks Nick how he knows the Strangers and Nick tells it is a long story and that they are not friendly to him. Lorenzo takes note of Nick's response and tells him that they will talk more at dinner. Nick asks if he has a choice to not attend the dinner and Lorenzo tells him he doesn't. Lorenzo asks Harry to take Nick to his Chambers and to bring him at dinner. Harry obliges and orders Nick to follow him. Lorenzo tells Nick it was nice to meet him and Nick says it was too.

Following the interaction with Lorenzo, the Kingdoms courtyard is shown. Nick is seen in a room looking at the bookshelves when he hears Sharks voice, who is talking to someone. Nick recognizes it immediately and sees Shark through the iron bar windows. He calls out to him and Shark turns around. He tells Nick to quiet down and tells him he will come up to Nick. They begin talking about how long it has been and Nick asks about the others to which Shark says they are alive. He asks Nick about why he is here. Nick tells Shark that he came to get Shelby as she was kidnapped. Shark looks around and tells Nick to keep his voice down as the community isn't what it seems. Nick is confused and tells Shark it is just like another camp and that Lorenzo is odd, but alright. Shark however warns that he is dangerous and manipulative and to not trust what he says. Shark advises Nick to keep his voice down and to not standout in front of Lorenzo as he is dangerous and that this community is not going to be safe for long. Nick is confused and tells Shark he has been invited for dinner and that he'd been told he would see Shelby. He asks Shark to explain the situation that is unfolding. Shark is worried and warns Nick to not show any aggressive reaction to the King and to be calm and to not give him anything. Nick is still confused and asks why Shark and the others are here as they rest of the Group has been looking for them. Shark doesn't answer and instead tells Nick they will talk later as it is not safe. He advises Nick to watch his back and to be careful. Nick says he will be, but asks Shark to promise on explaining everything. Shark promises he will and telks Nick they can't right now as it is unsafe.

Following the sunset, Nick is guided by Harry and is told by him to follow. He is ordered by Harry to sit at one of the dining chairs, Nick asks about where Shelby is and Lorenzo tells Nick not to worry as Shelby will be joining soon. He asks Nick to sit down and Nick obliges, but asks why Lorenzo wanted a special dinner. Lorenzo said it was to eat and notes that Nick has not eaten a proper meal in days and definitely needs it. Nick says he's fine and just wants to see Shelby. Lorenzo insists Nick eat as it is not polite to not eat when a King hosts a visitor. No eats a bit of the cake in front of him and tells Lorenzo in an unenthusiastic voice that it was delicious. Following this, Lorenzo begins to breakown about what Nick needs in order to see Shelby. He tells Nick he needs to understand how the system in his Community works. He says that all inhabitants work in some way and not everything is provided for free. People have to work for whatever it is they want. He reminds Nick that the dinner he ate was free as Lorenzo had invited him for it, but stealing and lying wouldn't be tolerated and that he will be killed if otherwise. Nick is shocked at this statement. Lorenzo than proceeds to come down and joins Nick to eat. He tells Nick that Harry will bring Shelby who will be coming soon. He begins interrogating Nick and asks how he met Shelby. Nick begins explaining, but Harry arrives with Shelby who goes to the throne platform. Nick calls out to her, but Lorenzo orders Nick to not yet and tells him to look at him. Lorenzo than asks for Nick's story and what kind of people he will deal with. Nick claims they have been surviving and it hasn't been easy as they had lost others. However, he noted that they are still alive and that counts. Lorenzo than asks if Nick has a base or home to which Nick says they do not due to the Strangers. The conversation begins to take an interesting turn as Lorenzo recognizes where Nick came from. He realizes who Nick is and laughs. He tells his Guard Harry that it is the people from the CDC and Harry laughs. Lorenzo says that the Strangers told him everything. In an excited tone, Lorenzo asks about the Scientists and Doctors and Nick tells him they are no longer aive. Lorenzo in an unfazed and in an unsympathetic voice tells Nick that is too bad. Nick concludes that since the Strangers have been briefing the King, they probably have told about how he has been tracking them to take revenge for the destruction of the CDC. Lorenzo says to Nick it is no worries as he had recognized him when Nick came in the day. However, he warns Nick not to threaten the Strangers as he considers them his own men. He then threatens Nick with the death of his group members and orders Nick to watch his mouth. He then deduces that Nick and Shelby had something going on beforehand. In an angry tone, Nick asks why it matters to which Lorenzo reminds him about the fact he followed a Stranger. He also says it is a dangerous situation to get into for a girl. Nick asks for what's the point. Lorenzo tells Nick that Shelby was brought as a gift and that since he is King, Shelby could be the queen. He admits that he isn't a bad guy and will give Nick the chance to take Shelby back. He however tells Nick he won't give her just like that. He asks Shelby if she wants to go back with Nick. Shby doesn't respond and has her head down. Lorenzo then proposes a deal with Nick. He says that all people in his Kingdom work here to get whatever it is they need for survival. He tells Nick he should work as well as he looks capable and can fight. Lorenzo says that if Nick works for him, he'll get Shelby back, but he will have to work hard if he wants to get out of the situation he has gotten stuck in. Lorenzo does warn Nick that if goes out of bounds than his work will be wasted. Nick asks if he has options and is told he doesn't.

#### "First Run"

In the episode ***"First Run"*** Nick is asleep in his assigned Chamber and is woken up by Lorenzo who asks if he is awake. Nick asks what the time is Lorenzo responds by saying it is early. Nick asks what is the is needed for and tells Lorenzo is in the middle of the night. Lorenzo says he has a job needing to be done. He explains to Nick that he provides protection to all the Workers, Farmers, Scavengers and Non-Combatants using his firepower and manpower. However, the service isn't free according to Lorenzo and that he expects payments of supplies like food, medical supplies, weapons and ammunition. He says that there is this one man who didn't provide his weekly payment. Lorenzo does not want to raid him with a squad of armed soldiers and wants it to be done the last way by sending one person to get the payment. Nick asks if he's being sent for an errand in the morning. Lorenzo claim that it will take Nick a while to get to his base and that it will be waking him up. He also says that is not the first time payments have been missing and that it was annoying. He tells Nick that if he gets this done he'll improve his reputation with him and that if he wants Shelby back he needs to do it. Nick agrees and asks where to find the man. Lorenzo says the man is down the road and that he will find a cabin that he'd been given and it would have a farm. Lorenzo says not all the stuff on that farm was given and that he wants it now. Lorenzo tells Nick he won't be going empty handed as he needs Nick to come back. However, he tells Nick he doesn't trust him yet so he will only give him his axe. Nick is baffled and asks where his rifle is. Lorenzo tells Nick he will be able to handle himself and that he has heard from the Strangers about what he can with an axe. He also tella Nick he doesn't want Nick to go rampaging with his M4AI around the Community. Nick decides to accept the axe and is told to go do the task now.

#### "Better Tomorrow"

In the episode ***"Better Tomorrow"*** Nick and Westly arrive at the Kingdom and after cautiously avoiding the barbed wire and sandbags, Nick notices the gate is wide open which Nick considers to be odd. He also noticed that there no one in one of the guard towers. Westly worries about there being walkers in there, but Nick says walkers will be the least of their concern. He sense how quiet everything is and shuts the gate. He notes the absence of Guards and goes inside the courtyard. He yells to see if there is anyone around, but everyone is shown as empty. Nick is confused as the Kingdom is never empty and that there are many residents. He cannot understand why they are inside the building. He asks Westly why the it is so empty. Westly says it isn't supposed to be like this and that he has a bad feeling about this. He asks to be let go, but is told by Nick that he can't. Nick promises Westly he will talk to Lorenzo about Hunter and why the payment cannot be made. Westly says it won't matter what they do, but Nick remains adamant and says they have to try. He asks Westly to help him find where the Residents are and begins calling out. He checks around and finds the chests empty. He wonders if the Kingdom has been abandoned and everyone moved on. However, he cannot understand why they would leave as there are walls and supplies. King Lorenzo finally comes outside and notices Nick has come back. Nick calls out to Lorenzo, however Lorenzo instantly comes forward and asks for his payment. Westly tells him he couldn't get it, but Lorenzo has heard of what Westly was about to tell him over and over again. Westly says the walkers trampled his wheat crops and mentions Hunter. Nick steps in and tells Lorenzo that Westly lost his son and that the crops were trampled. Westly begs Lorenzo and tells him he wanted to pay. Lorenzo reminds Westly that his crops were needed a.d he has been told about this before. Nick says he brought Westly so the situation would be explained. He tells Lorenzo he has to understand that Westly is an old man and that even if the crops were available, they wouldn't have been able to be tended to. Nick additionally says that Westly doesn't have his son and there are no other options. Lorenzo argues that without the wheat crops he won't have much options as his Guards will starve during the upcoming winter. He says that those crops were needed and that Westly knows the rules. Nick tells Lorenzo he needs to understand that the situation is unique and that Westly didn't purposefully miss his payment, as he couldn't. Lorenzo reminds Nick that if everyone else did whatever they wanted to do and didn't follow his instructions then this community would not be active. He guesses that the system of the CDC was very relaxed which is why it fell. He reminds Nick that the rules play a part in keeping everyone alive. He says that Westly isn't dead yet. Nick in an unconfident tone says there has to be another end to to the situation as Westly voluntarily came here which means that should count towards something. Lorenzo tells Nick his job has been made easier to which Nick asks what he means. Lorenzo pulls out a M1911 and holds it in his right hand. Nick cannot believe Lorenzo is serious. Lorenzo tells him he has to ensure the community stands and that he cannot allow people to mess with the rules in his Kingdom. Nick asks what Lorenzo will do. Westly reminds Nick what he had told beforehand. Nick assures Westly on another solution but is told by Westly he doesn't understand the rules. Lorenzo orders Nick to stay outside while he takes Westly inside for a talk. He orders Westly to go inside. Before going in, Westly tells Nick this is not a game he's used to playing and that he should learn the rules quickly. Nick apologizes and tells Westly he tried. Westly goes inside and tells his goodbye. Lorenzo breaks up the sentiment moment and questions Nick on why he brough Westly here as he was useless. Nick argues that he didn't know what else to do as there were no crops. He reminds Lorenzo of Westly being an old man who lost his son. Lorenzer counters this by saying that his Guards will die and asks for f people will grieve for them. Lorenzo tells Nick there is a way when told by Nick of Westly proving himself worthy. Lorenzo proceeds to go inside.

## Inhabitants

* Lorenzo *(Leader)*
* Harry *(Guard)*
* Nick *(Supply Runner)*
* Ghetto
* Shark
* Shelby
* Sabre
* *Westly* (Farmer)
* *Hunter (Farmer)*
* Many unnamed Guards, Non-combatants, Farmers and Workers

#### Formerly

* The Strangers
* *Perrys Family*

## Appearances

### The Crafting Dead

#### Season 13

* "Follow the Stranger"
* "Making the Trade"
* "First Run"
* "Better Tomorrow"

## Trivia

* Although the name of the settlement is never mentioned, but it might have been called Acredale as shown on a sign seen in "Leaving the CDC". However, it's never confirmed if it was the name of the settlement or a separate one.
	+ The Community is ruled by Lorenzo, but it is possible there could be sub leaders
	+ People have to work in order to get supplies and services. Lorenzo explains this to Nick and says nothing's free.
	+ Not a lot of people live in the main community. Scavengers go on missions for Lorenzo while Farmers have small dwellings with farms.
	+ Farmers are expected to give crops or other supplies as payment for Lorenzo protecting them.
	+ It is shown that Lorenzo does not have a lot of patience for those that fail to meet dead lines or quotas. The Perry Family, who were farmers, were killed brutally for not making payment.
	+ It is mentioned Lorenzo does not care if people are having struggles due to drought or walkers. He expects payments no matter what.
	+ People like Wesley are executed if they fail in making payments.
* Had the series continued in Seasons, we may have seen conflict or war with the community.
* The Kingdom will most likely appear in the Crafting Dead Horizon Spinoff. A new actor is set to play Lorenzo which indicates that his Kingdom will be shown.