Bakedons

The Bakedons are a fictional ethnic group described in speculative fiction and worldbuilding. They are said to originate in the highland region of Veloria and maintain a distinctive cultural identity centered on baking and bread-related rituals.

The name Bakedon is attributed to the Bakedon language, in which bak means "bread" or "to bake."

Their traditional homeland encompasses the Velorian highlands, characterized by terraced fields and river valleys. Estimates place the contemporary population at about 120,000 across twelve municipalities, with major centers at Lumeria, Cradleford, and Glenhaven.

The Bakedon language is a fictional isolate with influences from neighboring tongues; writing system uses a modified Latin alphabet. Cultural life emphasizes communal baking, harvest feasts, and cooperative crafts. Traditional dress includes linen tunics and wool aprons; music features dough-kneading rhythms.

Archaeological lore places their origins in Bronze Age settlements that later merged with agrarian communities. The medieval period saw the formation of bakehouses that served as social hubs. In modern times, the Bakedons have integrated into a multiethnic region, retaining distinctive customs in rural areas.

Economy relies on grain farming, small-scale bakeries, and craft industries. Bread is central to social life; markets cluster around bakehouses during festivals.

There are no widely recognized individuals, but folk legends speak of legendary bakers who brought rain during droughts.