Although Sagolva is divided into six sovereign nations, their legitimacy depends entirely on approval from the Shrine Tower, which resides in Luminara. It is led by Pope Vesalius, the representative of the god Evalence and the ultimate religious and political authority.

• All kings must be “divinely crowned” by the Shrine Tower to be considered legitimate; otherwise, they are seen as heretics or pretenders.

• The Shrine Tower controls magic education, priesthood appointments, faith-based taxation, and international trade routes.

• Though lacking a powerful military, the Tower rules through a triad of religious, economic, and educational influence.