Post by KiT on Jan 17, 2004 5:31:02 GMT -5
Halcyon is a mythical continent, which is home to many sentient creatures. Unlike the continents of Earth, Halcyon is able to sustain all climates and weathers simultaneously.
Each region of Halcyon is imbued with a specific gem in the "heart" of the land, which accounts for its identity. The largest and deepest volcano in the Northern Mountain Ranges contains the ruby, the cavern at the deepest depths of the Eastern Bay, etc. These jewels provide the elemental power of the creatures of Halcyon, so creatures generally have more power in their home territories, have less power in foreign regions, and feel negative effects of magic against them in negating elemental regions. The elemental magic works as natural elements work. Fire beats ice, which beats water, which beats stone, etc.
While the continent possesses its yearlong regional climates, Halcyon is still affected by seasons, but the effects are restricted to certain areas. For example, winter affects snow storms and typhoon level storms in the Bay and the Arctic, fall changes the leaves in the forest, etc.
Each region of Halcyon is imbued with a specific gem in the "heart" of the land, which accounts for its identity. The largest and deepest volcano in the Northern Mountain Ranges contains the ruby, the cavern at the deepest depths of the Eastern Bay, etc. These jewels provide the elemental power of the creatures of Halcyon, so creatures generally have more power in their home territories, have less power in foreign regions, and feel negative effects of magic against them in negating elemental regions. The elemental magic works as natural elements work. Fire beats ice, which beats water, which beats stone, etc.
While the continent possesses its yearlong regional climates, Halcyon is still affected by seasons, but the effects are restricted to certain areas. For example, winter affects snow storms and typhoon level storms in the Bay and the Arctic, fall changes the leaves in the forest, etc.