The Compendium
Veylins - Potions & Curiosities
Veylins is at it's core a shop - specializing in the procurement of magical reagents, material and objects for sale as all kinds of products. Veylins is home to numerous Boutiques which specialize in certain products and magical ingredients.
Veylins itself is surrounded by a veil of mystery and secrets, which draws more than a few curious souls to see what it's all about...
Seekers
The Seekers are an elusive order, said to be the eyes and ears of Veylins. Their purpose is both simple and profound: to explore ancient mysteries, chase down forgotten legends, and uncover the threads of truth woven inside myth.
In an age where most dismiss magic as fantasy and nonsense, the Seekers remain an enigma. People scoff at the idea that anyone can truly cast spells, wield forgotten forces, or anything in-between. But those with even a flicker of curiosity - find themselves drawn to the strange aura that surrounds the Seekers.
They are often seen wearing unassuming garb: cloaks and tunics, boots worn from long journeys, and belts weighed down with mysterious vials, curious trinkets, weathered tomes, and satchels that never seem quite empty. There’s a quiet timelessness to their appearance, as though they stepped out of a storybook that the world forgot to finish.
Those who dig a little deeper whisper of their strange talents. They speak of old tongues spoken in silence, symbols that glow when no one’s watching, and the uncanny way a Seeker always seems to find exactly what they are looking for.
To most, they are oddities wrapped in mystery. To others, they are a living thread to a deeper world.
"We are the travellers, the wayfarers of the lands, we seek, and we find things lost to memory.. that is our goal" - First Seeker Dravendir
The Orin'Dral Cafe
An otherworldly, mysterious Cafe that is part of Veylins. Patrons stepping inside this place tell of a feeling of being somewhere incredibly distant, but very familiar at the same time. Orin'Dral's origins have no explanation... its mosaic patterns and stained glass surroundings inviting people to come inside and try one of their brews...
As for what Orin'Dral truly is? No patron can say for sure, but the strange markings that are carved on the walls, and the script that adorns the vessels... it is clear that this is no mere café... there is something far deeper to discover here...
"This place... I swear it looked different last time..?"
First Seeker Dravendir
Shrouded in layers of mystery, First Seeker Dravendir stands as the very image of an exemplary Seeker. Cloaked in a heavy mantle, with a weather-beaten pack slung across his back and a cowl that conceals all but his piercing green eyes. Those who do catch sight of him tend to remember the way he watches the world - intensely, silently, as if he’s seeing something others cannot.
As the First Seeker, Dravendir is trusted with Veylin’s most dangerous, obscure, and tantalising missions. There has only ever been one First Seeker, and it has always been Dravendir. His name appears in almost every expedition of significance in the last few decades, though the details are often redacted, vague, or strangely absent altogether.
Despite his imposing figure and guarded presence, those who have spoken to him recall a gentleness in his voice, an unexpected patience. His field journals, rare though they are, reveal a dry wit, an admiration for flora and fauna, and an oddly persistent disdain for Teleportals—a curious quirk never explained.
Who Dravendir truly is—where he came from, what he’s seen, or even how long he’s served—is a riddle even within the halls of Veylins. But wherever ancient echoes stir, or forgotten paths unfold, he is never far behind.
"Veylins... that's how it will be..."
The Moonvale
The Moonvale is two things - One is the mystical Vale full of dangers and vast forests of white-leaved trees under a dark blue starshot sky...
The other, is the Veylins Boutique of the same name, specialising in beauty products for the face, imparting ethereal lunar beauty to users. The Moonvale Boutique is originally located within the vale itself, hence the name.
Lichen & Lumina
One of Veylins Boutiques. A wondrous apothecary, specialising in bodily remedies made from naturally magical ingredients.
Lichen & Lumina is originally located within the Oldrian Expanse - an ancient mystical forest that is filled with all kinds of flora, mysteries and danger.
One might find Lichen & Lumina by following the Wending Way - a path that leads through the Oldrian.
The Umberglow Atelier
One more of Veylins' Boutiques.
The Umberglow is where specialized artisans work with the most rarest and strange ingredients to develop some of Veylins most curious products.
The original Umberglow Atelier is located somewhere within the Umber Halls - a vast subterranean world underneath our feet.
The Velvet Hollow
A decadent and mysterious boutique, that has decided to partner with Veylins.
Specialists in balms, moisturising lotions, and mystical spa items.
The Hollow is shrouded in the unknown, the only information obtained from scattered accounts from its patrons.
Despite their partnership with Veylins, Seekers are still barred from entry...
The Seeker's Satchel
Veylins wondrous gift shop - located at the end of a crystalline tunnel. It is full of curios and trinkets, everything from apparel to snowglobes.
There are two sides to the Satchel: the public-facing store for Veylins visitors & fans, and the back halls where the Seekers are provisioned with equipment for their adventures.
Seeker Sana
A young but bright member of the Seekers, with a gift for Altervision - She is able to see unseen trails and traces in the world, making her a valuable asset to Veylins. She is calm and warm, and well liked among the Seekers.
"Sana? Ahh yes... the Seeker. She's a little scatterbrained, but she sees things that others do not...
Artisans
Artisans are the architects of the many goods on display at Veylins. They are dispersed throughout the boutiques, constructing innovative wonders. They belong to the Veylins Division of Artisans, where they can collaborate & share ideas.
"Magic" and Incantations
Seekers are often said to incorporate 'magic' on their journeys. The average person would scoff at this notion, and call it nonsense. But to those who frequent Veylins, they know that there is more to this world than meets the eye.
"Zundrokh... Zundrokh... Zundrokh..." - Odd chanting overheard by artisans
Myst
A mysterious magical haze that is often found in the world's most remote and hidden places. It seems to hold great power - Seekers are able use it to channel spells and enchantments. Not much more is known, and there is something uneasy about the Myst...
Divisions
Divisions are groups withing Veylins that are dedicated to various tasks - the most well known being the Artisan Division. These operate behind closed doors mostly, but the ones that are currently known are:
- The Division of Mundanity
- The Dralic Investigation Division
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