The Kingdom of Avianhold is a colossal, efficient nation, ruled by King Eadric Featherhelm with an even hand, and remarkable for its ritual sacrifices, frequent executions, and ban on automobiles. The compassionate, devout population of 3.096 billion Avians are highly moralistic and fiercely conservative, in the sense that they tend to believe most things should be outlawed. People who have good jobs and work quietly at them are lauded; others are viewed with suspicion.

The medium-sized government juggles the competing demands of Education, Spirituality, and Administration. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Avianhold. The average income tax rate is 49.4%.

The very strong Avian economy, worth 230 trillion Regalmarks a year, is quite specialized and dominated by the Trout Farming industry, with significant contributions from Book Publishing, Information Technology, and Retail. Black market activity is notable. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 74,343 Regalmarks, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.3 times as much as the poorest.

The recently bereaved have plenty of time to mourn during their incarcerations, the government seizes corporate assets it deems 'scary enough', the government prefers to kill off its enemies by peaceful means, and the government raises tariffs on a weekly basis. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Avianhold's national animal is the Goldcrest, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its national religion is First Egg Church.

Avianhold is ranked 67,360^th in the world and 46^th in Sancturia for Most Compassionate Citizens, scoring 46.3 on the Kitten Softness Rating.