Veiledet

Veiledet is a fictional city-state and cultural region in the fantasy world of the Lorian Continent. It appears in multiple novels and tabletop settings as an example of a semi-autonomous urban polity. The name evokes imagery of mist, secrecy, and layered architecture.

Veiledet consists of a coastal capital, Veilport, and a constellation of smaller islets linked by bridges. The area features a temperate maritime climate, rocky shores, and mangrove channels. The in-universe population is described as around 90,000 residents, with a mix of fisherfolk, merchants, and artisans.

Founded in the medieval period by seafaring guilds, Veiledet earned city-state status under a charter in the 14th century. It flourished as a trading hub during the High Trade Era, faced decline after regional upheavals, and experienced revivals with steamship routes in the 19th century.

The polity is described as a constitutional council with a mayor and guild representatives. Its legal framework blends customary maritime law with urban regulation, and civic life centers on the Veil Court and the annual Veil Festival.

The economy emphasizes shipping, glassworking, and textile crafts, notably translucent fabrics and veiled glasswork. Cultural life centers on the Veil Festival, markets, and the Veiledet Academy, a scholarly institution focused on navigation, law, and optics.

In world-building discussions, Veiledet is cited as an example of a semi-autonomous urban region with a strong maritime identity and a symbolic veil motif representing hidden knowledge and access.