The Days of Change

The Days of Change are a strange and eerie time, a time of wonder, of magic abound, a reminder of the wonders of the universe. But they are not without dangers, for wild magic is a force of chaos , and it can be as unpredictable as it is wondrous. Some who venture out during this time are never seen again, lost to the whims of the arcane forces at play. Others are transformed into something else entirely, their bodies and minds forever altered by the forces of magic.   No one, not even the wisest of sages and starcallers, knows when they start or why. The first sign of their arrival is a sky that turns a hue of colors so vibrant and otherworldly that they have no name in any language. The air becomes thick and heavy, charged with a strange energy that can be felt tingling on the skin, and the wind dies down. All of Aran'sha is eerily quiet, as if the land itself is holding its breath.   Then, like a sudden thunderstorm, the quiet breaks. The world seems to take a deep, shuddering breath, a sudden breeze of ethereal colors and sensations - and then the land itself awakens.   Many folk barricade themselves in their homes in hope to weather the storm, but a few adventurous thrill seekers will take to the streets, daring the winds of fate.   They witness wonders beyond their wildest imaginations. Trees walk, their branches swaying like giant limbs, their leaves whispering secrets to the wind. Stars fall from the sky, their trails of light painting the heavens in ethereal hues.
People transform into animals, their bodies shifting and changing like shimmering mercury. Animals transform into people, their eyes filled with wonder, their time here fleeting like a breath of wind. Rivers flow backwards, their waters forming strange, ephemeral faces and figures, like the whispers of a forgotten dream. In the desert, towering sand dunes morph into shimmering castles, their walls adorned with intricate carvings and their spires reaching up to the sky. Cacti bloom with exotic flowers that glow in the night, casting strange lights and flickering shadows over the golden sands.   Strange creatures emerge from these shadows, their forms twisted and altered by the wild magic in the air. Some are grotesque and monstrous, while others are ethereal and so beautiful it hurts to look at them. But all are dangerous, for one might never know what they have been - or what they have become.