Alamiya

Alamiya[1] is one of the five countries of Makana. It is named after Pagong's love of knowledge and magic and is largely considered the "home country" of Humans. Alamiya is also the home of the Academy of Magic, where many people travel to learn the basics of spellcasting, as well advanced academic subjects.

Academy of Magic
As its name implies, the Academy of Magic is a place where one can hone their magical skills. For those who prefer non-magical studies, there are also classes that focus on the sciences, maths, arts and literature.

Origins of the Academy
The Academy of Magic has humble beginnings. It was founded by a man named Lahahana, an elderly pyromancer who had spent most of his life studying magic. Wanting to share his findings, he gave lessons out of his small hut. Word soon spread of Lahahana's refined magical techniques, and many travelled to learn them for themselves. More and more people gathered, and Lahahana was too kind a soul to turn them away, despite his tiny hut being unable to hold so many people. His students built him a bigger home to teach him. Eventually, King [name] heard of how many people continued to flock to Lahahana's home for lessons, and he offered to build a majestic academy.

The Academy in Modern Times
The academy built by King [name] still stands, and is considered one of the Wonders of Makana. People travel from all over Makana to be taught by the Kaiako[2] and it is an important source of income for Alamiya. Under Queen [name's] rule, however, the Academy has been seeing decreased enrollment.

Aside from being a school, the Academy also serves as a research facility. Many experiments, both magical and non-magical, take place there on a daily basis. The Academy is also the host of the Alamiyan Library, which is largely considered to be the biggest and most diverse library in all of Makana.

Kaiako
"Kaiako" is the title given to the teachers in the Academy. It is a common misconception that all of the teachers in the Academy are mages, but there a few non-magical teachers who give lessons on non-magical subjects. The Kaiako are highly-respected scholars, having to have published several studies before they are even considered for the position. They are considered celebrities by most.