Locations, characters and mythology of Die Wilden

Die Wilden (German: ‘the wilds’ or ‘the savages’) is a fantasy adventure television series developed and broadcast by KRF.

Characters
Akan, the protagonist and archetypal “jungle hero” - a young Caucasian man raised by animals in the jungle. He views the jungle as his domain and territorially defends it against various external threats. As well as enhanced strength, agility, stamina and sensory perception, he possesses lilime (see below), a profound connection with the jungle that gives him the ability to communicate, in a rudimentary way, with most animal species. By observation of others he has taught himself Numassa’s colonial official language, but directly communicates with other humans only when necessary. His name comes from the Machewe’s description of him, Akanawele, which means ‘hairless one’ - reflecting their belief that he is a legendary hairless great ape. He adopted a shortened version of that description as his own name.

Akan is tall, athletic and handsome. He has green eyes and brown hair. Using a knife he stole from a poacher, he keeps his hair and beard short - not due to vanity, but in an effort to keep cooler. He is always nearly naked, wearing nothing but a loincloth.

Akan is fiercely protective of the jungle, and is not afraid to use force against those - human or animal - who threaten him or his domain. He is intensely distrustful of most other people, viewing them as hypocritical and selfish, and co-operates with them only as far as is necessary to fulfil a primary objective.

Governor Theodor Langbourne.The resident governor of Mulande district, the representative of the colonial administration and usually the person who secretly enlists Akam’s help in dealing with a particular problem. Seemingly old-fashioned in taste and outlook, Langbourne is avuncular and often paternalistic, feeling personally responsible for the welfare of the people of the district. He can be ruthless and stubborn, and does not hesitate to claim credit for Akam’s achievements.

'''Commissioner Hans Radworth. '''The head of the district’s paid civil service. Outwardly efficient and professional, Radworth is revealed to be a corrupt, opportunistic schemer, and the ultimate mastermind of most of Numassa’s poaching, smuggling and other criminal enterprises. Unknown to Langbourne, Radworth is also aware of Akam’s existence.

The Machewe, a local tribe who live in a village in Mulande district and, unlike many of Numassa’s residents, choose to maintain a mostly traditional way of life. They speak their own dialect, also named Machewe, but most are also fluent in the colonial official language.

Soyera. An albino Machewe woman, who serves as the tribe's wise woman, witch doctor and shaman. She has a strong affinity with the jungle and possesses lilime, an ability which she passed on to Akam.