Furiorios, Comet Furies
... in distant lands, beware the pitted sands, as comets gather overhead!
"In the deserts, avoid clouds with silver linings."
Amongst the cold deserts of the world, there is a weather condition that occurs, hailed as Furiorios. When air-light minerals reach into the clouds, they plummet to the sands and snow in the form of hail stones. Of the minerals, a special type of dust, Moon Stone, is captured in the clouds, then released in periodic bursts. These aren't the only kinds of precious minerals that are collected- iron, copper, silver, and gold have been found after a sudden storm. Those who find shelter and survive the maelstrom may return after the dust has settled to find caches of rare and unusual mineral ore strewn about the sands.
Manifestation & Phenomenon
The Furiorios are referred to as "Comet Furies." It isn't difficult to tell when a Furiorios will appear. Dark storm clouds eclipse the sky, framed in silver light. The wind gradually accelerates, and the sound of thunder claps. Prismatic streaks burst through the clouds, as radiant wisps and flares scatter into darkness. The sound of pelting rain means it's too late to flee the impending storm.
Force gale wind sends dust and air through the air, causing blindness to those who don't shield their eyes. Travelers must wear protective clothing or risk blindness or choking. Sleet shears the wind, flaying flesh with chilly sharp blades. Air pressure within the Furiorios becomes denser, as radiant pulses come to an explosive halt. Then, the comets fall, in chunks of ice and stone
Fury of the Storm
Furious Debris
The first phase of the storm is passing through the rain and sleet or dust it kicks up. This wall of sand and snow can pierce or blind those who aren't protecting themselves. This happens at the outer edge of the storm, and often obscures the heavenly events above.
Hailstones, weighting 1-3 ub will descend from the sky, marked with a colorful and electric aura. If struck by one of these falling stones, the damage is considerable. Taking cover inside structures able to withstand the impact is vital if escape is impossible.
Eye of the Storm
If one can reach the eye of the storm safely, they may escape the cosmic onslaught, for the Furiorios seldom fall within the central eye. As the storm moves into regions with different barometric pressures, it gradually dissipates, leaving a Pathon rainbow, complete with all 10 colors of the prismatic band. A rainbow in the dark appears even at night, marking the recent occurence of a Furiorios for less than an hour.
Origin & Historical Significance
The Furiorios phenomenon became less frequent as the world became warmer and the conditions that created Furiorios, such as Moon Stone or precious minerals, became more scarce. There are conditions in the colder regions which might create a Furiorios, such as:
Those who survive the storm can "mine" caches of ore deposited by the storm. Most commonly, Moon Stone is found. Several Tribes, such as dwellers of Sky Bridge, have learned how to collect the rare minerals in the aftermath. A legacy of forging arms and armor from these materials would become legendary in the later Ages.
Sanctuary from the Furies
Aftermath of the Storm
Those who survive the storm can "mine" caches of ore deposited by the storm. Most commonly, Moon Stone is found. Several Tribes, such as dwellers of Sky Bridge, have learned how to collect the rare minerals in the aftermath. A legacy of forging arms and armor from these materials would become legendary in the later Ages.- Active volcanic biomes prone to wind.
- Presence of the eclipsing Moons in low-pressure zones experiencing intense temperature extremes. Doesn't occur during a Trinity Eclipse, but may appear during Dual Crescents.
- Regions with high altitudes, cold desert plateaus. There are a few regions, including Arcadia and Caewyld that experience Furiorios regularly.
- Powerful Magical effects utilizing Cryomancy, Pyromancy, Aeromancy & Mirnamancy to affect weather conditions. Certain Omphali may also promote the correct conditions.
- Wild Magic may unleash a Furiorios.
Myth & Cultural Relevance
Offerings to the Moon
There is a long held debate as to the origins of the Furiorios. Mythologists believe they formed as a reaction to the 2nd Moon appearing in Pathon's orbit.
Mystendr, Goddess of Moons, revealed to the Myst Folk the lunar cycles Furiorios followed in cold regions. They used this knowledge to protect their vessels traversing the cold lands.
Mystendr, Goddess of Moons, revealed to the Myst Folk the lunar cycles Furiorios followed in cold regions. They used this knowledge to protect their vessels traversing the cold lands.
While they seem to manifest randomly, they can be predicted, saving many from devastation caused by these calamitous storms. Some predicted their arrival.
Burrows and dens could be found in known storm locations, sheltering those from fallen ore. These safe havens included shrines to Mystendr, where offerings of Moon Stone were left behind.
Burrows and dens could be found in known storm locations, sheltering those from fallen ore. These safe havens included shrines to Mystendr, where offerings of Moon Stone were left behind.
The Sky Is Falling
Manifestation & Phenomenon
Fury of the Storm
Origin & Historical Significance
Sanctuary from the Furies
Aftermath of the Storm
Myth & Cultural Relevance
Comet Furies, Furiorios
Localization
Category:
Weather Condition
Weather Condition
- Range:
Localized - Duration:
1-3 Hours
- Event:
Mundane - Severity:
Critical
Notable Locations
- Arcadia, Arcadiwyld
- Caewyld, Cold Fields
- Misacado, Sky Bridge
TTRPG: Global Condition
WIP-TBD
References
References
Comments
Author's Notes
**Update:02/11/2025"
Shifted the structure around and added Headers in the Article and Side-Bar. Revised, added Spoilers into the Containers, instead of floating around the page. Much cleaner, and feels more like a full Article! Will add more details later as World expands!
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