![[TheVeil.png]] # Description The realm of fate and home to [[The Maiden of the Veil]], The Veil is a realm of subtle melancholy and quiet contemplation, where the souls of the departed linger to reflect on their lives before moving on to whatever lies beyond. It is a place where the boundaries between memory and reality blur. # Landscape The terrain of The Veil is a vast, misty expanse of rolling hills and shallow valleys where the sky casts a soft, eerie light over the land and the winds carry the gentle whispers of half-remembered conversations and fading laughter. ## Memory Groves Memory groves are home to ethereal trees that bear fruits of glowing orbs that contain the memories of the departed. As souls wander through these groves, they may pluck these fruits to relive moments from their past or glimpse the memories of others. ## Wandering Souls Souls in The Veil often appear as tangible versions of their former selves. They wander the misty plains and memory groves in various states. **The Peaceful:** These souls quietly reflect on their lives in attempts to find closure and acceptance. They may often assist newly arrived souls in adjusting to The Veil. **The Seekers:** Souls searching for specific memories or closure. They may appear as perpetually distracted, seen carefully examining the fruits among the memory groves, searching for answers of any kind. **The Restless:** Souls unable to find peace, driven by regret or unfinished business. These souls have succumbed to madness or despair, unable to move on. They wander aimlessly and pose a danger to other souls and visitors of The Veil. ## Castle of Shadow and Bone The Castle of Shadow and Bone stands as a looming silhouette against the misty sky. Within its halls, [[The Maiden of the Veil]] oversees the realm and maintains her vast library of whispers, containing the final words and thoughts of every soul that has passed through The Veil. ## Purpose and Function The Veil serves as a transitional realm where souls can come to terms with their lives and deaths. It is a place of closure and acceptance, but also of potential torment for those unable to let go of their earthly attachments or regrets. For the rare living visitors, The Veil can be a place of great wisdom or terrible sorrow, depending on their purpose and strength of will. Many who find themselves within The Veil—intentional or not—leave forever changed, if at all.