The United States of Auradon is the United Nation and Homeland to all the Heroes and Villains of the Disney Universe, which is the primary setting of the Descendants franchise.
The USA came into existence 20 years prior to the film, when King Beast forwent going on a honeymoon with Queen Belle, in favor of uniting the fairy tale kingdoms. All villains were rounded up and sentenced to live on the Isle of the Lost; Those who had previously died, were revived to live through a fate worse than death, being unable to use their magic.
Life in Auradon soon changed after King Beast declared that magic would mostly be retired so the next generation would learn to rely on their own talents instead of magic. Fairy Godmother was placed in charge of overseeing the usage of magic in the USA; the discontent good fairies, Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather wanted to use their magic again since they couldn't perform mundane tasks without magic.
After King Beast stepped down from his role as King, his son, Ben, took over as King at the age of sixteen with Mal as his Queen.
Regions
- Main article: The 19 Regions of Auradon
Auradon was founded out of the existing kingdoms, the kingdoms remained to have their respective rulers and were divided into The 18 Regions of Auradon. Several of these regions were mentioned in Melissa de la Cruz's Isle of the Lost series, including Camelot, Mount Olympus, Eden, and Corona. Corona, however, was not mentioned by name; rather it was referred to as "home of Rapunzel and Eugene."
Places of Interest
Isle of the Lost
An island prison off the coast that is inhabited by the most infamous villains ever known. Such as Maleficent, Evil Queen, Jafar, Cruella De Vil, Hades, Dr. Facilier and Ursula.
Auradon Central
Auradon City
The capital city of Auradon where many places of interest are located.
Beast Castle
Home and palace to King Beast, Queen Belle, King Ben and Queen Mal. It is introduced in Beauty and The Beast. It is located near Rapunzel's Tower.
Auradon Prep
A boarding school where the descendants of Disney's most well-known Heroes and Villains attend.
Enchanted Lake
A lake in the woods of Auradon, where Ben takes Mal on their date. It is first mentioned in the prequel book, seen in a dream by Mal. It includes a stone floor with a pillar. The lake is described in the junior novel as having the color of jade.
Auradon Cathedral
A church of Auradon and the place where Prince Ben was crowned king. This is also the place where Snow White reporting Ben's coronation.
Museum of Cultural History
Museum of Auradon and the place where Fairy Godmother's Magic Wand and along with other valuable items are guarded.
Neverland
It had been mentioned in the School of Secrets by Lonnie when she says, "Girl from Neverland lost this
Darling Coast
Located near to Neverland.
Wonderland
Home of the characters from Alice in Wonderland.
Notre Dame
Located near Seaside.
Arendelle
It is located near Weselton (home to the Duke of Weselton) and the Southern Isles (Prince Hans' home), which can be found in Triton's Bay.
Mount Olympus
In the School of Secrets, Jane mentioned this place while doing a quiz.
Charmington
Located south coast of Auradon and named after King Charming. Home to Snow White and the Prince along with the Seven Dwarfs.
Cinderellasburg
Located South-West of Auradon and named after Queen Cinderella.
Bayou de Orleans
Located east of Auradon and near East Riding.
Agrabah
It shares borders with Northern Wei.
Tarzan's Jungle
Located in the Border Lands or Faraway.
Indian Jungle
Located in the Border Lands or Faraway.
Tangletown
It is located near the Kingdom of Corona, Rapunzel's former home.
Seaside
It's located by the sea, in between Triton's Bay and the Sea of Ariel, where the underwater kingdom of Atlantica (Ariel's former home) can be found.
Camelot Heights
It is located near Sherwood Forest.
Auroria
Located in the South Riding.
Northern Wei
It shares borders with Agrabah.
Inhabitants
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- Sophie
- Arabella
- Li Shang Jr.
- Charlie Wong, the elder of Stone City
- The Grand Vizier of Agrabah, the Sultan's nephew
Trivia
- The possible meaning of Auradon could be "Golden Hill" or "Hill of Light".
- In Latin, "aura" could be both related to gold or light.
- In Old English, the suffix "-don" is usually to designate locations with hills.
- Since Belle and Beast were elected King and Queen, Auradon is probably an elective monarchy.
- This is similar to the system of the Kingdom of the Visigoths, which, coincidentally, were settled on the southern French territory.
- If the current Monarchs end up without an heir, a different Royal Family would be chosen to continue the reign. According to Chad, he is the second in line if something were to happen to Ben.
- It seems the currency in Auradon is gold or some other coin, as Lonnie pays Mal "50 bucks" with a bag of coins. As shown in "School Of Secrets", jewels are also acceptable as of currency, as Doug's money was in the form of gems.
- In the film, the bridge that Mal and Ben crossed during their date was the Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge, and the Enchanted Lake was the 30 Foot Pool.
- As the four kids were riding on the golden bridge to Auradon, the castle of Cinderella could be briefly spotted.
- The Council of Sidekicks members are:
- Auradon appears to be slit in a couple of parts and Kingdoms: Cinderellasburg, Charmington, The South Riding (with both Tangletown and Auroria), Westerly (Nottingham), Camelot Heights (Camelot), Summerlands, North Riding, Neverland, Lone Keep, Olympus, Winter's keep, Faraway, Apheldotia, Schwartzvald.
- It is possible that The Underworld is part of Auradon and is home to the Fates.