Veluna, properly known as the Archclericy of Veluna, is a theocratic political state of the Flanaess. The population of Veluna consists mainly of humans, high elves and half-elves.
The Archclericy of Voll, originally a vassal to the Viceroyalty of Ferrond, became known as Veluna and claimed independence from the Great Kingdom of Aerdy in 254 CY. The Kingdom of Keoland began a series of occupations of Veluna in 350 CY, only to be ultimately driven out in 438 CY by the forces of Furyondy. In 446 CY, in an agreement known as the Concordat of Eademer, the Velunese College of Bishops voted overwhelmingly to break from the kingdom of Furyondy, establishing the current state known as the Archclericy of Veluna.
Because the moon of Luna held special significance for the original Elven tribes in the area, the region is also sometimes known as the "Vale of Luna," or more simply, "The Vale."
Modern Veluna is generally located in the western-central portion of the Flanaess. It is bordered by the Velverdyva River to the north and east; by the Fals River to the north and west; and by the Lortmil Mountains and the Kron Hills to the south. Most of the original forests in the Vale have been clear cut to make way for farmland, or to supply lumber for building projects. The only remaining woodlands of any note are the Ironwood, the Dapple Wood and the Asnath Copse.
The Archclericy of Veluna is a theocracy devoted to the worship of Luna, the largest of the natural satellites around Oerth, and it is of deep importance to the Seldarine faith of the elves.
The Archclergy of Veluna is ruled by the Canon of Veluna, a powerful cleric advised by the College of Bishops and the Celestial Order of the Moons. The Canon is selected by the College of Bishops and approved by the Celestial Order when the old Canon steps down or passes on. Power to remove the Canon is shared between the College and the Celestial Order. The national capital is Mitrik.
The state religion is devoted to Luna, and by extension the Seldarine, but other religions are tolerated, including some Oeridian Hero Gods such as Celestian.