The Cloud Kingdom

Above the clouds

A Kingdom of Floating Islands

Far above the clouds, the Cloud Kingdom drifts on islands of stone and garden, joined by bridges of light. A hundred waterfalls pour from the Castle into open sky, and their spray paints rainbows over everything below.

Sky dragons, winged cats, humming bears, owls, butterflies, and fireflies all call it home. The Lampwrights tend the Hall of Infinite Lamps, the Council of Elders keeps the round table, and Star Academy welcomes every young Light Seeker who comes to find a story.

The illustrated map of the Cloud Kingdom

The Council of Elders

The Round Table

The Council answers questions about the kingdom at its great round table. There is always one more chair than there are Elders, kept for whoever brings the next good question.

Where is the Cloud Kingdom?

High above the clouds, on islands that float on the wind. You reach it on wings, or by one of the bridges of light that join the islands together.

Who lives there?

Sky dragons, winged cats, humming bears, owls, butterflies, and fireflies, along with the Lampwrights and the Council of Elders. Rumor says a phantom lives there too, though no one has quite worked out what kind of creature he is.

Why do young dragons’ claws turn gold?

Every young dragon begins with dark claws. Each time they feel truly afraid and fly on anyway, a little more gold appears, until their claws shine from tip to root.

What is the Hall of Infinite Lamps?

The heart of Star Academy. Every Light Seeker has a lamp there, and the Lampwrights add a flame for every lesson that Light Seeker makes their own.

Can anyone come to Star Academy?

Yes. Make a lamp, choose a Light Seeker to journey with, and the Academy’s doors are open to you.

Why is there an empty chair?

Because the best questions often come from someone new. The empty chair waits for you.

The legend