Veilsinger

The Veilsinger is a revered artisan in Allunari society, known not only for their exceptional skill in weaving ethereal veils but also for their ability to infuse them with enchantments and prayer. They are considered both a craftsman and a spiritual conduit, as their work embodies the teachings and blessings of Allune, working on intuition for each customized veil. Their creations are used for ceremonies, daily wear, and as coveted exports among other races, and their artistry extends to creating intricate metal jewelry attachments like circlets, tiaras, and headpieces that complement the veils.

The Process of Veil Creation

1. Inspiration and Connection

• Meditation: The Veilsinger begins by entering a state of deep meditation beneath the stars, seeking Allune’s guidance. This ritual is often accompanied by prayer and stargazing, as they believe each veil is a fragment of the divine woven into form.
• Design Vision: They sketch or imagine the veil’s purpose, be it for a wedding, ritual, or diplomatic event. The vision must align with the wearer’s essence or the occasion.

2. Gathering Materials

• Fabric: They source rare enchanted fabrics like Moonweave (a shimmering material that glows faintly in darkness) or Stardrift Silk (ethereal silk said to be imbued with cosmic dust).
• Threads: The threads used are spun from materials such as Silverlight Thread (imbued with magical resilience and beauty) or Dreamspinner’s Thread (dyed with celestial pigments that shimmer in shifting light).
• Metals and Gems: Jewelry attachments are crafted from Argentstone (a luminous silver alloy) or Stargold (gold infused with flecks of starlight). Gems like moonstone, amethyst, and opal are incorporated for symbolic meaning or purely aesthetic purposes.

3. Weaving the Fabric

• Song of Creation: The Veilsinger weaves the fabric by hand while softly singing a hymn of Allune. This ritualistic song is believed to imbue the veil with harmony and celestial energy. The melody varies depending on the veil’s purpose—wedding veils are sung with blessings of unity, while veils for ascension resonate with Allune’s guiding tones.
• Magical Looms: Some Veilsingers use enchanted looms that respond to the singing, enhancing the texture and patterns of the veil. Intricate motifs like constellations, spirals, and lunar phases emerge organically during this process.

4. Embellishment and Detail

• Embroidering Magic: The Veilsinger embroiders celestial symbols using enchanted threads, often incorporating protective runes, blessings, or representations of the wearer’s Starpath.
• Jewelry Attachments: They forge delicate headpieces, circlets, or chains to pair with the veil. These adornments are as much about balance and elegance as they are about spiritual connection.

5. Enchanting the Veil

• Purposeful Enchantments: Veils may be enchanted to shimmer in specific light, provide subtle protection, or amplify the wearer’s inner radiance. Wedding veils often include charms for harmony and fertility, while ceremonial veils might enhance the wearer’s presence and aura.

6. Presentation and Fitting

• Personalized Fitting: The Veilsinger meets with the wearer to adjust the veil to perfection. This is a sacred moment where the Veilsinger ensures the veil’s harmony with its intended purpose.
• Final Words: Before handing over the veil, the Veilsinger imparts a small blessing, affirming that the veil will carry the wearer’s wishes to Allune.

Career

Career Progression

Steps to Mastery

1. Apprentice Stage (10–20 Years):
2. Basic skills in weaving, sewing, and jewelry crafting.
3. Spiritual and magical basics under a mentor.
4. Observation and assisting in ceremonies.
5. Journeyman Stage (20–35 Years):
6. Creation of their first complete veil under supervision.
7. Advanced weaving and enchantment techniques.
8. Independent participation in minor rituals.
9. Mastery Stage (35+ Years):
10. Recognition by a council of Veilsingers and approval to craft independently.
11. Creation of a signature piece that is displayed in a temple or sacred archive.
12. Acknowledgment as a full Veilsinger capable of creating veils for any occasion..

Perception

Social Status

Highly respected within the Allunari and those importing their veils.

Operations

Tools

• Loom
• Shears
• Moonsilver Needles
• Embroidery frame

Veilsingers who craft delicate metalwork themselves will have a small anvil and forge in their workshop. They have tools like a hammer, pliers, etc that is needed by crystallurgists.

Materials

• Thread
• Silverlight
• Thin, luminescent thread that glows like moonlight
• Sourced locally from the Silverweave plant within the nearby forests
• The most commonly used in veils as it weaves together seamlessly with almost any fabric
• Dreamspinner
• Pale white that glitters
• Imported from the Dreamspinners of Sylpharach
• Eclipsian
• Dark, silky thread with shimmering purple and blue
• Imported from the Shadowspinners of Sylpharach
• Fabric
• Starlace
• Speckled with glistening dots, a pale white and purple
• Spun from silverlight thread and enchanted silkworms
• Moonveil silk
• Pearlescent, sheer silk spun from the thread of enchanted silkworms within native forests
• Glows faintly
• Dreamwisp tulle
• Woven from dreamspinner thread
• Nearly weightless, ethereal, floaty cloud-like quality that is glittering white
• Aurora netting
• Woven from silverlight and dreamspinner thread
• Delicate, web-like fabric that sparkles in iridescent colors
• Shadowgleam voile
• Made from Eclipsian thread
• Translucent but looks like an ebony shadow,
• Typically used in mourning veils

Workplace

Because most Veilsingers are apprentices or journeyman, they usually only have a loom, floating shelves that hold their shears and needles and whatnot, spools along the wall of spun fabric and thread, different sized frames for embroidering.

The master Veilsingers who make their own metalwork with their veils have a small dedicated smithing section away from their general work area that has an anvil and forge with a myriad of relevant tools like a small hammer, pliers, etc for setting stones and manipulating hot metal.

Provided Services

Veilsingers create specialized and masterwork veils for every occasion. Wedding, mourning, balls, diplomatic events, daily wear, etc.

They do restorations and alterations on veils as well, repairing torn or frayed fabric, updating an older veil design, and re-enchanting diminished veils.

Master veilsingers offer training or mentorship a handful of hours a week, knowing that training the next generation of Veilsingers is imperative to the longevity of their culture. The training they typically offer is:

• Weaving and sewing techniques
• Advanced lessons in enchanting fabric and thread
• Workshops on combining textile art with metalworking for unique designs

Type

Artisan

Demand

It is a daily demand from luxurious needs to staple wear.

Related Locations

• Alluyalodoras
• Selunarith

Used By

• Allune Coven