Order of the Veil
Dromaria is a world open to the elements, where conduits of energy move through pathways connected to the Primal Dragons. These openings are fundamental to providing sustenance to the world and its inhabitants, but they leave vulnerabilities to that which lurks beyond reality. There are aberrations, elementals, and other outsiders that live to meddle, disturbing the natural order. Protecting against these events, and guarding the world from metaphysical threats, is the purpose of the Order of the Veil.
The Order works in relative secrecy, known only to world leaders and the citizens of Stonehome, where their headquarters is located. Their goal is to observe and stop that which originates from beyond Dromaria, whether extraplanar or from other worlds. The organization has approximately two hundred agents spread throughout the realm, with another hundred or so stationed at Stonehome. Most have ties to nature, stemming from the teachings of Groman.
Cooperating with animals and naturally spawned elementals, the Order maintains surveillance globally. Known to operate out of Emperor's Peak, Heslish, Kurago, Tao, and the Shifting Citadel, the Order is generally the first group on the scene at any major incursion, albeit usually observing secretly from the fringes. Utilizing the Worldtrees to travel quickly from one continent to another, the Order works diligently to save Dromaria from the same fate as the other worlds in the Sunrun System.
The Order of the Veil was founded to observe and eliminate threats that come from beyond Dromaria, based on the tenets of Groman. They actively work across the world to prevent external entities from causing harm. As part of their doctrine, they preserve and maintain the balance of nature in all of their endeavors, working with it to create planar stability. Of late the Order’s primary directives have been observing the rising tide of warlocks. Patrons, specifically of the demonic variety, have become an ever-increasing concern; now, more than ever, people are beseeching whatever exists beyond the veil to grant them power. The Order has been tracking and observing these individuals but has yet to interfere. To maintain their secrecy, the Order rarely intercedes directly. Instead, they draw the attention of those in power and work to bring the correct people to task. Once stability has been maintained, they will work to prevent it from happening again. Due to the Demon War and subsequent breaking of the Ley Prison, the Order’s resources have been stretched extremely thin. For now they continue as they always have, but with an initiative to recruit new members.
Due to the secretive nature of the Order of the Veil they are selective in who they work with. Those considered allies are individuals who can maintain discretion and have interest in protecting the greater whole. At the Worldtree in Stonehome the god Groman is occasionally seen working alongside the Order. Since the Summertide faith is devoted to Groman and their teachings, those who know of the Order often conflate the two, despite members of both refuting the claims. Groups such as the Arcane Collective and Odelian Order both recognize the Order of the Veil’s importance. However, they regularly enter into power struggles against each other. The magical factions are always pushing the boundaries of what is possible, and the Order works to maintain a delicate balance. These conflicts have regularly caused the Sovereign Sage to intercede on the Order of the Veil’s behalf, demanding their presence when necessary. The dragons look to the Order of the Veil as the mortal custodians of nature and consider them a subsidiary of the Sovereign Sage. The Otherwyld has been, until recently, the biggest threat to Dromaria’s survival. Their goddess Dipthi is considered an outsider presence with a firm foothold on the world. Now, with the breaking of the Ley Prisons, the Order of the Veil has been left scrambling for damage control, leaving the Otherwyld largely unsupervised. The horrors who escaped the prisons, contain outsiders that may do irreparable damage to Dromaria, making them the Order’s top priority.
Purpose
The Order of the Veil was founded to observe and eliminate threats that come from beyond Dromaria, based on the tenets of Groman. They actively work across the world to prevent external entities from causing harm. As part of their doctrine, they preserve and maintain the balance of nature in all of their endeavors, working with it to create planar stability. Of late the Order’s primary directives have been observing the rising tide of warlocks. Patrons, specifically of the demonic variety, have become an ever-increasing concern; now, more than ever, people are beseeching whatever exists beyond the veil to grant them power. The Order has been tracking and observing these individuals but has yet to interfere. To maintain their secrecy, the Order rarely intercedes directly. Instead, they draw the attention of those in power and work to bring the correct people to task. Once stability has been maintained, they will work to prevent it from happening again. Due to the Demon War and subsequent breaking of the Ley Prison, the Order’s resources have been stretched extremely thin. For now they continue as they always have, but with an initiative to recruit new members.
Allies & Enemies
Due to the secretive nature of the Order of the Veil they are selective in who they work with. Those considered allies are individuals who can maintain discretion and have interest in protecting the greater whole. At the Worldtree in Stonehome the god Groman is occasionally seen working alongside the Order. Since the Summertide faith is devoted to Groman and their teachings, those who know of the Order often conflate the two, despite members of both refuting the claims. Groups such as the Arcane Collective and Odelian Order both recognize the Order of the Veil’s importance. However, they regularly enter into power struggles against each other. The magical factions are always pushing the boundaries of what is possible, and the Order works to maintain a delicate balance. These conflicts have regularly caused the Sovereign Sage to intercede on the Order of the Veil’s behalf, demanding their presence when necessary. The dragons look to the Order of the Veil as the mortal custodians of nature and consider them a subsidiary of the Sovereign Sage. The Otherwyld has been, until recently, the biggest threat to Dromaria’s survival. Their goddess Dipthi is considered an outsider presence with a firm foothold on the world. Now, with the breaking of the Ley Prisons, the Order of the Veil has been left scrambling for damage control, leaving the Otherwyld largely unsupervised. The horrors who escaped the prisons, contain outsiders that may do irreparable damage to Dromaria, making them the Order’s top priority.
Animal Companions
For centuries the Order of the Veil has worked outside Stonehome to rehabilitate and protect the animals of Pathriam. The druids acclimate the beasts to live alongside them, training them as agents of the Order. Some choose to return to the wild, but most stay, serving the world alongside their caretakers.
The animals commonly choose members of the Order to bond with, becoming lifelong companions. These relationships extend beyond that of a pet, creating friendships that last generations. Many of the animals teach their own young how to cooperate with the mortals, learning alongside the Order to better serve Dromaria. Animal companions raised by the Order are exceptionally intelligent and well-trained.The Shifting Citadel
Located in the Thorn Territory, the Shifting Citadel is among the greatest anomalies in Dromaria. The area was once known as Weinod’s Circle, but during the Demon War, the resurrection of Gaides Krazier caused an extraplanar rift that tore the fabric of reality. In the aftermath, a large citadel made of a glowing white stone stood in the center of the clearing and Gaides was nowhere to be seen.
Since this event, there have been numerous attempts to study the phenomenon. Those who have gone inside speak of constantly moving halls and doorways leading to other places in the world entirely. Creatures from far beyond the region have been seen in the area, somehow emerging from within the building. Due to its exceptionally dangerous nature, the Order has restricted all access to the area, leaving Laila Yardley in charge."Our very existence is under constant threat from entities that lurk on the fringes of reality, patiently waiting for a time to strike. The Order of the Veil are not blind to their intentions, and any attempts to corrupt our hearts and homes will face the wrath of Dromaria itself."~ Devrem Wolfborne
Major Players
The individuals in charge of the Order of the Veil do so of their own volition and change regularly based on need. Those listed here are currently the most prominent leaders and participate in larger global affairs.