Kingdom of Veille

The **Kingdom of Veille** is a feudal kingdom located in the westernmost regions of West Vera. It is bordered by the Jarldom of Vandia to the north, the Free City of Midia to the east, and the Sultanate of Sarima to the south.

## Geography

The Kingdom of Veille is located in the temperate grassland valleys of western Vera. While there are sparse forests spread throughout the kingdom, most of the region is filled with lush greenery and fertile fields. Due to the hospitable climate of Veille, the kingdom has numerous villages and well-populated towns.

## Locations

* Argence is the capital city of the kingdom and the seat of the royal House Valion.
* Castellwyn is a castle surrounded by a small village located to the near east of Penchester. It is the seat of the baronial House Graysilver.
* Dolffridd is a town located in the snowy regions north of the Gourne Range and is the seat of the comital House Noire.
* Falenlyne is a small town to the south of the capital city of Argence; it is frequently harried by slavers from the southern Sultanate of Sarima. The town of Falenlyne is the seat of the comital House Lughman.
* Halon is a city located in the north and is frequently harried by Vandian raiders. It is the seat of the ducal House Aimer.
* Hearthshire is a small village and the seat of the baronial House Rem.
* Llynblaidd is a harbor town located on the eastern tip of Goureland. It is the seat of the comital House Calt.
* Lysithea is a tranquil city known for its beautiful flower gardens. It is located in the south of the kingdom near Mordigan Grove and is the seat of the ducal House Amora.
* Penchester is a fortress city to the east of the capital city of Argence famous for being home to the Citadel of the Griffon and the seat of the comital House Pent.
* Quinlivan is a city bordering the Free City of Midia and the seat of the ducal House Rosedeuil.
* Taris is a major port city and the seat of the ducal House Spina. Most travelers from Idellia first land in Taris before moving on to different parts of West Vera.

## Military

Veille is famous for being the birthplace of chivalry in the world of Providence. The kingdom's soldiers utilize sturdy armor and are skilled at horseback combat. The armies of the kingdom also commonly employ mages in their military tactics.

## Politics

The current ruler of Veille is King Balles de Valion. Though he and the rest of the de Valion family hold the most power in the kingdom as per La Charte de Argence, there are many other noble houses that make up the hierarchy of the kingdom.

The noble hierarchy of the kingdom is divided into four “strates.” At the top is La Strate Royal, consisting of the members of the royal family. Next is La Strate Ducal, consisting of the dukes of the kingdom, and La Strate Comital, consisting of the counts of the kingdom. Finally, at the bottom of the noble hierarchy is La Strate Baronnial, consisting of the barons of Veille.

While inheritance to the royal throne is traditionally based on an agnatic primogeniture system in which the eldest son succeeds his father, it is common for different factions within the kingdom to support various members of the royal family during times of succession. This is most prevalent when a regent dies without an appointed heir and has been the cause of succession wars in the past.

## Noble Houses

### La Strate Ducal

* House Aimer
* House Amora
* House Rosedeuil
* House Spina

### La Strate Comital

* House Calt
* House Lughman
* House Noire
* House Pent

### La Strate Baronnial

* House Graysilver
* House Rem