Kingdom of Akedia

## Description

Akedia is known as "The Land of Forests". The mild climate of this kingdom gives it a lush, green landscape with widespread forests and pastures. With so many relaxing resorts, this land attracts a large number of tourists. Akedia produces products related to bedding and is famous for its textiles. It is also known for its napping qualities as there are hammocks littered throughout the city for impromptu naps.

## Culture/People

* The people of Akedia are mild-mannered and mellow.
* They are lovers of peace and indolence.
* Many Akedian people are vague on the concept of timekeeping.
* Premarital relations are strictly forbidden in Akedia. (Magical Acts of Intimacy - Lynt's Route)
* Arranged marriages are common, but it is also culturally acceptable to marry for love. (Book 1 Magic Ending Letter, and Lynt's Consort Path)
* In A Chance at Eternity, Tino states that "In Akedia, those who are betrothed would generally live together."
* In Lynt's Consort Path, Tino says, "...in Akedia couples become very close. They rely on one another for all things." This idea is reinforced by Lynt, who acts very affectionately towards the main character during their fake relationship; when asked about his actions, his reasoning is basically 'this is what paramours do.'
* In Akedia, people rarely discuss their childhood with anyone other than their one true love. (Spellbinding Confessions Story Event: Premium Path)
* The Akedian national flower is a flower that fades from white to green and can only be grown using magic.
* In Akedia, it's looked down upon to partake in carnal relations before marriage. However, it's an outdated convention that the king and queen wish to change. (Enchanted & Entwined - Lynt's Route Epilogue)
* The king of Akedia chooses a valet to serve them by saying their name during a ceremony called the Rite of Devotion. It is also customary for the king to give their valet an item (usually something that the valet can keep on their body at all times) during the ceremony.

## House of Maes

* The House of Maes is a well-known family that has served the royal family of Akedia for generations.
* Many valets who have served the royal family are from this family.
* Only the most elite of butlers from the House of Maes receives a distinction called the Primi Ordinis which allows them to serve the ruler of Akedia.
* The House of Maes runs a valet academy where all of the children from the family are expected to attend.
* Children from the House of Maes are trained to be valets from the moment they start walking.
* In A Chance at Eternity, Tino states that the House of Maes also expects the women that marry into the House of Maes to treat their husbands with respect.

## Relationships w/ Other Kingdoms

* Akedia is friendly with Voleri and Luxure.
* Akedia has an economic agreement with Avari, Ira, Luxure, and Qelsum. (Enchanted & Entwined - Rio's Route)

## Images of Akedia

A Side Street in AkediaA Street in AkediaStreets in AkediaAkedia Back-Alleys

## Akedia Castle

**Akedia Castle**
Akedia Castle BalconyAkedia Castle BallroomAkedia Castle CourtyardAkedia Castle Dining RoomAkedia Castle DungeonAkedia Castle - Lynt's Chambers
## Miscellaneous

**Miscellaneous Locations**
Akedia Back AlleysAkedia Bedding Shop