Velestra

Velestra is a fictional planet that appears in science fiction and tabletop role-playing settings. In most depictions, it lies in the Andara star system and functions as a major crossroads for interstellar trade and cultural exchange among diverse species.

Geography and environment: Velestra features three continents separated by wide inland seas. The climate ranges from temperate coastal zones to desert interiors, with polar regions that are sparsely populated and covered in ice. About 32 percent of the planet’s surface is liquid water. The planet hosts several biomes, including dense forests near the equator and highland steppes in the mid-latitudes. Notable geographic features include the Azure Sea, the Skyfall Highlands, and the Velestra Spires, a string of towering rock formations visible from orbit.

History and governance: Velestra was charted by spacefaring civilizations in the mid-22nd century in many narratives. It grew into a treaty-based hub for commerce and science. The planetary government is typically described as the Velestra Assembly, a bicameral body combining planetary representatives with delegates from major merchant guilds. The Assembly operates under a constitutional framework that limits executive power and emphasizes civil liberties and trade regulation.

Economy and culture: The economy centers on interstellar shipping, mineral extraction, and biotech research, with a robust service sector around orbital facilities. Trade, scholarship, and cultural exchange are core to its identity. Common languages include a trade lingua franca and local dialects. Cultural life features festivals celebrating navigation, astronomy, and historical milestones of exploration. Velestra has appeared in various works of fiction and gaming campaigns as a neutral ground for diplomacy and science.