Veloras

Veloras is a fictional region in the fantasy world of Eldoria, used in novels, role-playing games, and world-building guides as a setting for maritime trade, frontier life, and political intrigue. It is presented as a coastal area with a mix of plains, forests, and rugged shorelines, incorporating a number of harbor towns and inland settlements.

Geography of Veloras centers on the eastern coast of Eldoria, featuring fertile plains, oak forests, and a cliff-backed coastline. The Silverwake River rises in the Ironback Mountains and flows to Marehaven Bay, supporting agriculture and fisheries. The region contains several port towns and inland markets connected by roads and sea lanes.

History traces Veloras to the Velari Confederation, formed in the early centuries of the Eldorian era to coordinate defense and commerce among coastal city-states. Over time it interacted with inland polities during regional conflicts and evolving alliances, shaping its borders and political arrangements.

Society and culture emphasize seafaring, shipbuilding, and mercantile networks. The Velari language is spoken with regional dialects, and literacy is concentrated in port cities through guild education. Religious practice often blends sun and forest spirits, with seasonal festivals that honor harvests, ships, and migrations.

Economy centers on fishing, timber, shipbuilding, and trade. Key commodities include grain, wine, salt, and crafted goods. Principal ports such as Marehaven and Brightport act as hubs for trade, linking inland markets with coastal networks.

Governance is led by the Veloran Concord, a loose federation of city-states that coordinates defense, infrastructure, and external trade policy. Local governance varies by city, with magistrates and merchant councils handling day-to-day affairs.

In fiction and media Veloras appears as a setting for political plots, exploration, and cultural exchange, with varying levels of detail across different works.