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Velas, originally referred to as The Burg, is a coastal city on the northwest tip of Hieron. The beginning of the Boat Party's adventure and the Autumn in Hieron holiday special take place there.

Location[edit | edit source]

Velas is at the continent's northwest tip. To its west lies the island nation of Ordenna, and to its south the Mark of the Erasure and Rosemerrow.

History[edit | edit source]

Map of Velas by Janine Hawkins

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Back in the old days, it was a seaside metropolis all its own. Now, it is a humble city, still fillled with the abandoned tenements of the long-dead but growing all the same.”

– Samol, "Hieron: The Months of Autumn Pt 1"

Once a bustling pre-Erasure city, Velas is now a smaller fishing town whose outskirts are yet surrounded by the ruins of what once was. The Creed of Samothes holds much sway in Velas, which serves as the church's regional base in northwest Hieron.

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During one of the periodic blizzards that have been occurring since the climate shifted on High Sun Day, Velas was invaded by the armies of Ordenna.

Points of interest[edit | edit source]

The city is split into three districts: Garden, Fish, and Sun, with walls and gates between each. Farm fields lie at the edge of the city.

Garden District[edit | edit source]

The richest district, home to Velas's wealthiest citizens.

Grand Veranda
North Beach
Severea Hall
Southern Gardens
Sunset Plaza

Fish District[edit | edit source]

The busiest commercial district in Velas.

The Corner Exchange & Market
The New Archives, Velas Branch - now closed
Ordennan Embassy - located on a small island off the city's northern coast
Spearfish Street
West Docks

Sun District[edit | edit source]

Much of the Sun District is sparsely populated and filled with abandoned homes. However, the area immediately around the temple is more populous.

The Temple of Hieron - Regional base of the Creed of Samothes
Sunshine Lodgings
Velas Prison

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-[[Orcs]]|demonym = Velasian|season(s) = ''[[Autumn in Hieron]]''}}'''Velas''', originally referred to as '''The Burg''', is a coastal city on the northwest tip of [[Hieron]]. The beginning of the [[Boat Party|Boat Party's]] adventure and the ''[[Autumn in Hieron]]'' [[holiday special]] take place there.
+[[Orcs]]|demonym = Velasian|season = ''[[Autumn in Hieron]]''}}'''Velas''', originally referred to as '''The Burg''', is a coastal city on the northwest tip of [[Hieron]]. The beginning of the [[Boat Party|Boat Party's]] adventure and the ''[[Autumn in Hieron]]'' [[holiday special]] take place there.
 == Location ==
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 == History ==
 [[File:Velas.jpg|thumb|300px|Map of Velas by [[Janine Hawkins]]]]
-{{Quote|Back in the old days, it was a seaside metropolis all its own. Now, it is a humble city, still fillled with the abandoned tenements of the long-dead but growing all the same.|[[Samol]]|"[[Hieron: The Months of Autumn Pt 1]]"}}Once a bustling pre-[[Erasure]] city, Velas is now a smaller fishing town whose outskirts are yet surrounded by the ruins of what once was. The [[Creed of Samothes]] holds much sway in Velas, which serves as the church's regional base in northwest Hieron.{{Spoiler|[[Winter in Hieron 18: Try to Live Normally]]|During one of the periodic blizzards that have been occurring since the climate shifted on [[High Sun Day]], Velas was invaded by the armies of [[Ordenna]].}}
+{{Quote|Back in the old days, it was a seaside metropolis all its own. Now, it is a humble city, still fillled with the abandoned tenements of the long-dead but growing all the same.|[[Samol]]|"[[Hieron: The Months of Autumn Pt 1]]"}}Once a bustling pre-[[Erasure]] city, Velas is now a smaller fishing town whose outskirts are yet surrounded by the ruins of what once was. The [[Creed of Samothes]] holds much sway in Velas, which serves as the church's regional base in northwest Hieron.
+{{Spoiler Block|theme=wih|spoiling=[[Winter in Hieron 18: Try to Live Normally]]|text=During one of the periodic blizzards that have been occurring since the climate shifted on [[High Sun Day]], Velas was invaded by the armies of [[Ordenna]].}}
 == Points of interest ==
 The city is split into three districts: Garden, Fish, and Sun, with walls and gates between each. Farm fields lie at the edge of the city.
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 * [[List of businesses#Velas|List of businesses in Velas]]
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