Canon Hazen

Canon Hazen of Veluna is the current spiritual and political leader of the Archclericy of Veluna, a realm guided by the principles of peace, law, and divine order. As the high priest of Rao, god of reason, serenity, and peace, Canon Hazen is not only the central religious figure in Veluna, but also a respected diplomat, theologian, and moral authority across the Flanaess.

As Canon, Hazen holds both sacred and temporal power, serving as head of the Celestial Order that governs Veluna. His word carries the weight of law, his blessings legitimize rulership, and his voice speaks with Rao’s serene authority.

Canon Hazen is most renowned for his use of the Crook of Rao, a legendary artifact, to banish vast legions of fiends from the Flanaess during the height of demonic incursions tied to the machinations of Iuz. This act, accomplished through a sacred ritual with the cooperation of other powerful clerics and paladins, turned the tide of a continent-wide crisis and cemented Hazen’s legacy as a world-shaping religious figure.

His leadership during this era demonstrated that faith, patience, and coordination could confront even infernal darkness.

Canon Hazen continues to serve as a linchpin of moral authority in the central Flanaess. He maintains a close alliance with King Belvor IV of Furyondy, especially in efforts to contain Iuz’s influence. Hazen’s emissaries are active in diplomatic circles, and he is frequently called upon for counsel in matters of war, prophecy, and planar instability.

Even in his lifetime, Canon Hazen is considered a living saint by many of Veluna’s people and beyond. His restraint, wisdom, and righteous courage inspire generations of priests, diplomats, and rulers. Though aging, Hazen remains a formidable spiritual force—a living vessel of Rao’s will, tirelessly working for a world of balance, mercy, and peace.