Approved Location City of Velisia | Naboo

[Briana Sal-Soren]

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• Intent: To codify the location of House Ee'everwest
• Image Credit: Martin Bonev, Guillaume Normand, ChatGPT AI image, Anton Ek, Emilio Grasso
• Canon: Naboo
• Permissions: N/A
• Links: Royal Naboo Republic, Scars of Remembrance, House Ee'everwest & Sal-Soren

• City Name: Velisia
• Classification: Major Agrarian City
• Location: Naboo, bordering the southern rim of Lake Varyllis, east of Theed, near the upper wetlands and high meadows.
• Affiliation: House Ee'everwest | House Sal-Soren | House Aureus | Royal Naboo Republic
• Population: Moderate
• Demographics: Velisia is a moderately diverse city with a primarily human population reflective of Naboo's noble class, agricultural families, and civic workers. The city is home to a sizable population of offworld artisans, diplomats, and laborers — especially during the spring and summer trade seasons. Gungan presence is welcomed but modest, with many preferring life in the wetlands or Theed-adjacent regions.
• Wealth: Wealthy
• Stability: High
• Freedom & Oppression: Free
• Description: Velisia is a refined, ancient city perched on the southern rim of Lake Varyllis, where civic elegance meets agrarian wealth. Cultivated terraces, marble columns, and flower-draped promenades weave through the varying districts, while the scent of grapevines, sun-warmed stone, and freshwater breezes from Lake Varyllis, permeates the air.

EVENFALL ESTATE​

Commanding the summit of Velisia's Crescent Cliffs, Evenfall rises with quiet majesty above the sapphire waters of Lake Varyllis. Designed in the early days of Naboo's consolidation, by King Kodo I, Evenfall is the ancestral heart of House Ee'everwest, and one of the oldest and continuously occupied noble residences on the planet. Spanning over eighteen acres of cultivated terraces, sacred groves, and vine-covered courtyards, Evenfall is more than a private home — it is the governing seat of Velisia. From within its marbled halls, Alora Ee'everwest oversees the city's operations, presides over civic matters, and steers the family's political and humanitarian legacy with a steady hand. Council meetings, diplomatic receptions, and judicial reviews are all conducted within the estate's upper galleries and court salons. Despite its exclusivity, Evenfall is not closed to the people. In keeping with House Ee'everwest's tradition of stewardship and transparency, the estate opens its gates to the public during four ceremonial festivals each year — most notably during the Festival of Glad Arrival, when citizens are invited to walk the estates fifteen ceremonial groves, attend classical performances in the Water Theatre, and offer prayers beneath the flowering arches of Shiraya's Garden.

THE BASILICA OF SHIRAYA​

The Basilica is largest temple on Naboo devoted to the moon goddess Shiraya, patron of prophecy, rebirth, and spirit — patroness of House Ee'everwest. Constructed from alabaster and veined marble, the temples halls are filled with ceremonial fountains for baptisms, floral pergolas, and picturesque mosaics that tell the goddess's mythos. At its heart lies the holy sanctum, the most revered space within the temple, encircled by towering marble columns that open to the sky above. At its center stands a monumental statue of Shiraya — her wings outstretched in silent grace, her gaze lifted in serene composure, and her sacred moon fan raised high toward the heavens.

CATACLYSM MEMORIAL SITE​

Once a secondary estate of House Ee'everwest's cadet branch, House Sal-Soren, this Estate was obliterated during the Cataclysm, an event that saw a large Nether-rift tear through parts of Naboo. Rather than rebuild, it was decided by House Ee'everwest and Sal-Soren to gift the land to the city — commissioning its transformation into a solemn memorial garden and park. White lilies bloom from the soil where ruins once stood, and a large stone tablet sits in the center, naming every life lost in the disaster — noble, civilian, and offworlder alike.

VENA VINEYARDS​

The crown of Velisia's agricultural legacy, the Vena Vineyards, sweeps across the terraced hills beyond Evenfall, producing the famed Blossom Wines and Twilight Reds that are prized not only across Naboo, but the greater Mid and Inner Rim. Established in 150 ABY and cultivated under the careful hand of House Ee'everwest, the vineyard's bounty has long supported humanitarian missions, public works, and recovery efforts in times of crisis. Each spring, the estate opens its gates for the Festival of First Bloom, when everyone is welcomed - from local farmers to city folk - to celebrate the coming harvest, share food, wine, and stories under the same stars that watched over the very first vines that were planted here.

VELISIA STARPORT​

Velisia Starport might not be as grand as Theed's central hub, but it is no less distinguished, nor is it less important. Situated within the Silver Trace district, it serves as a quiet but vital gateway for diplomatic envoys, noble vessels, regional trade ships, and most importantly, the steady flow of House Ee'everwest's prized wines, making sure they make their way to connoisseurs across the stars. Built under the patronage of House Ee'everwest centuries ago, the starport features mid-sized landing platforms, stone terminals, and underground hangar facilities. Operated day-to-day by House Sal-Soren's Port Authority under the aegis of House Ee'everwest, every arriving vessel faces careful scrutiny, with security protocols that protect both diplomatic privacy and public safety without causing a stir.

The starport is also often used as a departure point for humanitarian missions and cultural delegations, many of which are funded or coordinated through House Ee'everwest's various long-standing philanthropic programs. Additionally, a private annex is accessible to esteemed guests of House Ee'everwewest — including high-ranking officials, and other noble families, connecting directly to the Crescent Heights district. From here, dignitaries can travel to Evenfall or the Basilica of Shiraya in a matter of minutes, bypassing public thoroughfares entirely.

Lake Varyllis​

Framing the southern edge of Velisia, beneath the Crescent Cliffs, Lake Varyllis is a tranquil, crystalline expanse that draws thousands each summer to its serene shores. Known for its glassy waters, mirrorlike stillness, shaded promenades, and flower-draped villas — the lake is a popular holiday destination during the warmer months, where locals and offworlders alike gather to relax and offload their woes. In ancient times, the lake was called Virellien, and by some, it was believed to be the resting form of Varu'theil, son of the moon goddess Shiraya — a forgotten god of reflection, mercy, and memory. Worshipped by an old Nabooian sect that bore his name, the Cult of Varu'theil held that the lake itself could reveal one's truest path if gazed into with a clear heart. Remnants of their rituals still linger in half-submerged altar stones often passed by curious visitors on paddleboats or admired from shaded cafés along the shore. Though the Cult of Varu'theil has long faded into history, the stories and myths of Varu'theil endures in local folklore and souvenir charms that can be bought at small merchant shops along the shoreline.

THE ARAVETH GRANARIES​

Located along the northern edge of Velisia near the meadows, these climate-controlled grain vaults are part of Naboo's planetary food security initiative. Funded entirely by House Ee'everwest during one of Naboo's leanest eras, the granaries were a gift of survival — a noble effort to feed a starving planet. While the Royal Naboo Republic now oversees distribution through broader planetary programs — the lands, vaults, and stewardship of Araveth remains firmly in the hands of the Ee'everwests, having learned early what every powerful family knows: those who feed the people will never be forgotten by them. After all, gratitude is a currency that never devalues.

THE ASTRA OBSERVATORY ​

Rising from a quiet hillcrest in Velisia's northern quadrant, the Astra Observatory is a slender, spired observatory built from pale stone and shimmering blue crystal, crowned with a copper alloy dome that opens to the sky above. Commissioned by Lady Caerithe Ee'everwest nearly two centuries ago, the tower was intended as both a scientific institute and a philosophical sanctuary — a place where scholars, stargazers, and spiritualists could gather to study the stars and contemplate the will of the gods. Though modest in scale compared to other institutions on Naboo, the observatory holds deep symbolic weight. The Observation was built with a nod towards the Ee'everwest family motto — Ad Astra, Ad Vocationem Shiraya — and inscribed in four languages on the inner dome. Within its circular gallery, scholars map constellations, study cosmic cycles, and maintain one of Naboo's most detailed lunar charts, used in ceremonial timing and agricultural planning across Velisia. In recent decades, the tower has also become a quiet gathering place for Nabooan philosophers, Force adherents, and offworld thinkers who believe prophecy and astronomy are inextricably linked.

Center for Civic Arts & Cultural Advancement​

Rising along the sun-drenched edge of Crescent Heights, the Center for Civic Arts & Cultural Advancement serves as Velisia's foremost public institution for the preservation of Nabooian tradition, creative expression, and civic philosophy. Founded in 389 ABY by Lady Syrenae Ee'everwest, the Center was designed to elevate not only the arts, but the ideals of measured discourse, cultural dignity, and public enlightenment — all principles rooted in House Ee'everwest's interpretation of Shiraya's teachings.

Built in veined moonstone and gilded bronze trim, the Center houses performance halls, debate forums, and art conservatories, where aspiring orators, sculptors, playwrights, and public servants are trained under master instructors. Seasonal exhibitions and galas — often funded through private donor circles and offworld cultural foundations — draw artists and dignitaries from across the Mid and Inner Rim. House Ee'everwest quietly profits through endowment management, grant allocations, and exclusive guild patronage rights, maintaining both financial return and cultural control.

Though Velisia is known for its serene beauty and civic grace, its security infrastructure is quietly robust, safeguarded by a combination of discreet private forces and cutting-edge defensive systems designed to maintain peace without disturbing the city's aesthetic or way of life. This is approached in a way that is neither militaristic nor ostentatious — it is layered, elegant, and ever-present.

Security Forces and Oversight:

• House Sal-Soren Port Authority:
  • Oversees all arrivals, departures, and cargo inspection through Velisia Starport. Operatives are trained in both diplomatic protocol and subterfuge detection.
• Velisian City Guard:
  • Sworn to House Ee'everwest, the Velisian City Guard is a small but highly trained force that often works alongside the RSF and are assigned to major civic centers, marketplaces, and cultural institutions. Primarily ceremonial in appearance but armed with discreet armor beneath formal robes. Many are veterans of the Cataclysm recovery efforts.

Technology & Defense Assets

• Electron Wall:
  • Installed throughout the city's government quarters, agricultural vaults, and upper civic tiers. Generates a nonlethal force field to prevent unauthorized entry or asset tampering.
• Droid Detection & Suppression Nodes:
  • Active throughout the city's trade lanes and starport to monitor for unsanctioned or hostile droid activity.
• Agricultural Asset Defense Grid:
  • A low-profile sensor and shield array surrounding the Araveth Granaries and Vena Vineyards. Designed to activate only in emergencies such as attempted sabotage, fire, or environmental breach.

Velisia traces its origins to the early consolidation of Naboo's territories, rising as a key agricultural and cultural hub during the reign of King Kodo I.

Built atop fertile highlands overlooking Lake Varyllis, the city became the ancestral seat of House Ee'everwest, who cultivated both the land and the civic institutions that shaped the region. Over the centuries, Velisia flourished into a bastion of stewardship and refinement — known for its humanitarian legacy, spiritual centers, and carefully preserved agricultural wealth.

During the Nether Cataclysm, Velisia served as a critical outpost for relief efforts across southern Naboo. The city's granaries fed thousands, and House Ee'everwest's infrastructures became vital conduits of aid. In the wake of this tragedy, a secondary estate once held by the cadet branch, House Sal-Soren, was transformed into a Memorial Site for the victims of the Cataclysm — a sacred garden and remembrance park funded by both branches of the family to honor the fallen.

However, on the day of its opening, the memorial was the target of a devastating attack by a radical anti-Force group known as The New Way. A biological virus was released into the crowd during the dedication ceremony, infecting dozens and claiming multiple lives before containment measures were enacted. Though many recovered, the emotional and political scars left by the event ran deep — especially after it was revealed that Baros Sal-Soren, the patriarch of House Sal-Soren, and a long-serving advisor to several Naboo Queen's, had secretly founded and run the operations of the New Way, for years. Though he had lost control of the movement long before the attack, the revelation fractured public trust in the cadet branch, sparking scrutiny that still lingers in certain political circles.

In the time since, House Ee'everwest has worked tirelessly to restore their reputation — doubling down on transparency, public works, and humanitarian outreach. Under Alora Ee'everwest's leadership, the family and the city has once again begun to rise as a symbol of measured governance and virtue. Yet whispers remain in the quieter halls of power — reminders that even the most pristine legacies can be touched by shadow, and that no lineage, no matter how gilded, is without its reckonings.

 

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