Veloria is a coastal kingdom of salt, silk, holiness, and naval strength, ruled by the Priest-King Anselm XI, who claims divine communion with Stella Maris, goddess of the sea. Its cities are built on canals and cliffside terraces, and its fleets dominate trade across the southern waters. Veloria wields soft power with elegance—its diplomats are well trained in the art of persuasion, its temples centers of both worship and espionage. Recently, Anselm has spoken of visions: the sea goddess seeks union with the sky, a prophecy that could reshape the continent’s spiritual order. Veloria is a realm of mysticism, maritime politics, and seductive charm.
Veloria began as two powers: the Mariner Princes, who ruled the coastal trade routes, and the Chamber of Stella Maris, who guided the spiritual tides. Centuries ago, during the Storm Reconciliation, a great tempest destroyed half the fleet and flooded the lower sanctums. The surviving leaders claimed it was a divine sign—Stella Maris demanded unity. Thus began the Convergence, merging crown and crosier into one sacred office.