The Portal of the Veil
The Portal of the Veil is located in Haryk's Valley and is maintained by the Veil-Tenders. It is in easy walking distance from the Veil-Tenders Village. The Portal of the Veil is one of a few portals that allow travel to the other side of the Veil and into the Veiled Realms. Of the three the portals that lead into this realm (knows as the Mortal Realm), the Portal of the Veil is the most stable and easiest to traverse.
Travel through the Veil is dangerous and limited only to species who are born to cross the Veil and magic users who have mastered the element of Spirit. The Society of the Veil ensures that only those individuals who are prepared for travel are allowed across.
We know little about the Veiled Realms with the exception of the few Realms we interact with. However, the Veiled Realms can be described as a sort of 'building' with the portal acting as an 'elevator,' allowing travelers to traverse to their chosen Realm. It should be noted that the portal 'elevator' is also a convoluted path and bounces/endangers its passengers while in motion. It is easy to end up in the wrong Realm, or get off at the wrong 'floor,' when traveling the portal. Unfortunately, many of these Realms are unsuited to mortal life and contain inhabitants that will easily kill a traveler. There is also the possibility of becoming stuck on the wrong side of the Veil.
Travel through the Veil is dangerous and limited only to species who are born to cross the Veil and magic users who have mastered the element of Spirit. The Society of the Veil ensures that only those individuals who are prepared for travel are allowed across.
The Veiled Realms
The Veiled Realms are not one realm, like how we live in the Mortal Realm, but a whole host of realms 'layered' on each other. While the Mortal Realm does have its own version of this with the Spirit Realm layered over the Mortal Realm, the Veiled Realms take this to the extreme.We know little about the Veiled Realms with the exception of the few Realms we interact with. However, the Veiled Realms can be described as a sort of 'building' with the portal acting as an 'elevator,' allowing travelers to traverse to their chosen Realm. It should be noted that the portal 'elevator' is also a convoluted path and bounces/endangers its passengers while in motion. It is easy to end up in the wrong Realm, or get off at the wrong 'floor,' when traveling the portal. Unfortunately, many of these Realms are unsuited to mortal life and contain inhabitants that will easily kill a traveler. There is also the possibility of becoming stuck on the wrong side of the Veil.
Trade Between the Realms
One of the reasons for the portal is for trade between the Realms. The High-Born Elf Realm trades often with this Realm for Haryk Crystals and other magical artifacts not found in their realm. Likewise, the Mortal Realm enjoys artifacts and materials from their realm. Over the centuries, the two Realms have become close, with members of the High-Born Elf species living in the Mortal Realm. However, few mortals are able to live in the High-Born Elf Realm. The few that crossed the Veil were masters of the Spirit element and they never returned back to the Mortal Realm.Geography
Hidden within a cave in Haryk's Valley. It is in walking distance of the Veil-Tenders Village.
The cave has smooth walls and the ground is worn from centuries of travel. The cave glows blue from the light of the portal. The portal takes up a large portion of the cave. There are torches to keep the cave lit. Technology and Magical devices do not operate correctly when near the portal due to the amount of concentrated magical energy. One can almost liken it to several strong ocean currents coming together to form a whirlpool.
The cave has smooth walls and the ground is worn from centuries of travel. The cave glows blue from the light of the portal. The portal takes up a large portion of the cave. There are torches to keep the cave lit. Technology and Magical devices do not operate correctly when near the portal due to the amount of concentrated magical energy. One can almost liken it to several strong ocean currents coming together to form a whirlpool.
Ecosystem
The Veil-Tenders take care of the Portal by making sure the cave is kept clean and free of any wild animals. They also keep the fires lit and monitor the Veil around the clock. They are the first line of defense for any hostile entities that may come through the Veil.
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