The Shattered Seas

Velarose is sheltered from the harshest arctic winds by jagged cliffs. Subterranean geothermal vents keep the city warm enough to grow delicate flowers and maintain its famed heated springs year-round. They built Velarose as a place where emotion, memory, and beauty would guide life. Music is always in the air, or the hum of love songs sung beneath balconies. It's a city where glances last longer, and words are chosen like jewels. Kavarians of Velarose view love in all its forms—romantic, familial, tragic. Disputes are settled through artistry or passion, not violence. White marble and pink quartz dominate the city's buildings. Balconies are perfect for musical serenades. The Binding Flame – A winter ritual where couples declare their love before a fire that never goes out. The Midnight Waltz – Every new moon, a citywide dance is held where masks are worn and names are never asked.