Macedon

The Kingdom of Medon (Macedon in the Japanese and American versions) is one of the many nations of Akaneia, appearing in Ankoku Ryū to Hikari no Tsurugi, Monshō no Nazo, and Shadow Dragon. It is famed for its fleet of Pegasus Knights and Dracoknights; in particular, the knightly order of the Whitewings led by Princess Minerva, and the Dragoons, led by Prince Michalis.

Medon was founded by the hero Iote in the year 503, approximately a hundred years before the games take place. The nation allied itself with Doluna when the sorcerer Gharnef appealed to prince Michalis. Michalis murdered his father, the king, and took the throne, committing Medon to Doluna's cause. The prince's younger sister, Minerva, and the Whitewings (the sisters Palla, Catria, and Est) were compelled to serve Medon and Doluna through the captivity of Michalis' second sister, Maria.

The Whitewings, under Minerva's command, clashed with the Altean army at the Lefcandith Gauntlet. However, after a dispute over tactics with General Harmein, an insubordinate Minerva led the Whitewings away from the field without engaging the enemy. Eventually, Catria made contact with Marth, explaining that Minerva wished to rise in rebellion against Doluna. Marth led an attack against Castle Deil, rescuing Maria, and thereby freeing Minerva and the Whitewings to join the Akaneian League.

The remaining Whitewings were ordered into battle to defend Gra, where both Palla and Catria defected to the League. King Jiol of Gra, however, proved contemptuous of their abilities, requesting Michalis' Dragoons instead. Est, the final Whitewing, infiltrated Grust, and returned to present Marth with the sword Mercurius.

Eventually the League, including Minerva and the Whitewings, invaded Medon itself. Defeating Michalis' Dragoons in battle, the League took Medon's aerie. Michalis fell in the battle, wounded at his sister's hands.

Following the war's end, Minerva became Queen of Medon by popular acclaim, albeit against her will. Michalis was nursed back to health by Maria. However, Minerva lacked Michalis' charisma or leadership ability, and inadvertently provoked a Medonian rebellion. Maria, meanwhile, was captured by Gharnef, to be sacrificed to Medeus. Michalis sought to rescue Maria, and rescued Minerva, who travelled to Khadein to aid Marth again. Minerva was able to help free Maria from Gharnef's control, while Michalis retrieved Starlight from Gharnef, and delivered it to Marth before perishing as a result of his wounds.

By the end of the conflict, Minerva chose to renounce the throne of Medon, and both she and Maria joined Lena's orphanage. Medon's current ruler is thus unknown.

Notable Citizens

 * Iote - Founder of Medon and namesake of Iote's Shield.
 * Michalis - King of Medon and brother of Minerva and Maria. He sided with Doluna in order to gain more power, but planned to eventually betray them.
 * Minerva - Princess of Medon and leader of the Whitewings.
 * Maria - Princess of Medon and younger sister of Minerva and Michalis. She is also the only one who doesn't ride a dragon, she is a Curate.
 * Palla - The oldest of the Whitewings. Appears to have a crush on Abel.
 * Catria - The middle child of the Whitewings. Appears to have a crush on Marth.
 * Est - The youngest of the Whitewings. Later marries Abel and moves to Altea.
 * Lena - A sister who had an arranged marriage with Michalis but fled to Talys instead.
 * Matthis - Lena's brother who was forced to join the Medonian army