Veldia

Veldia is a fictional realm commonly used in fantasy literature and tabletop role-playing materials. It is portrayed as a large landmass with varied climates and geographies, ranging from snow-dusted highlands and pine forests to fertile plains and a rugged coastline.

Geography and settlements: Veldia contains major cities, frontier towns, ancient ruins, and coastal ports connected by networks of roads, rivers, and trade routes. Its landscapes support a range of economies and ways of life, from agrarian communities to mining settlements and maritime hubs.

History and governance: In many depictions, Veldia has a layered political history marked by shifting alliances among noble houses, merchant leagues, and regional councils. Royal authority, if present, often coexists with autonomous cities and customary law, with power balanced by local liberties and external threats.

Culture and economy: The realm is culturally diverse, featuring multiple languages, crafts, and religious traditions tied to its varied environments. The economy typically centers on agriculture, mining, timber, and long-distance trade along inland routes and sea lanes, with culture expressed through music, storytelling, and festivals.

In fiction and gaming: Because Veldia appears in multiple works by different authors, details such as borders, rulers, and mythic lore vary by source. Maps, glossaries, and fan compilations help organize its lore for individual campaigns or readings.

Etymology and name: The name Veldia is usually a fictional toponym created for worldbuilding, with possible roots in constructed languages or terms meaning fields, frontier, or edge.