Kingdom of Veille

The Kingdom of Veille is a feudal kingdom located in the westernmost regions of Prima. It is bordered by the Confederation of Skandia to the north, the Free City of Midia to the east, and the Empire of Sundi to the south.

The kingdom's name is derived from the de Veille royal family, which has been the ruling dynasty of the kingdom since its foundation.

Geography
The Kingdom of Veille is located in the temperate grassland valleys of western Prima. While there are sparse forests spread throughout the kingdom, most of the region is filled with lush greenery and fertile fields. Due to the hospitable climate of Veille, the kingdom has numerous villages and well-populated towns.

Military
Veille is famous for being the birthplace of chivalry in the world of Providence. The kingdom's soldiers utilize sturdy armor and are skilled at horseback combat. Thanks to Veille’s high population, it is able to field a large army of approximately 70,000 men.

Politics
The current ruler of Veille is King Balleus de Veille. Though he and the rest of the de Veille family hold the most power in the kingdom as per La Charte de Argence, there are many other noble houses that make up the hierarchy of the kingdom.

The noble hierarchy of the kingdom is divided into four “strates.” At the top is La Strate Royal, consisting of the members of the royal family. Next is La Strate Ducal, consisting of the dukes of the kingdom, and La Strate Comital, consisting of the counts of the kingdom. Finally, at the bottom of the noble hierarchy is La Strate Baronnial, consisting of the barons of Veille.

While it is almost unanimously agreed that a member of the de Veille family must always sit the kingdom’s throne, it is common for different factions within the kingdom to support various members of the royal family during times of succession. This is most prevalent when a regent dies without an appointed heir and has been the cause of succession wars in the past.