The Storm In Zeltiva We're quite a distance from the epicentre of the storm, but we're certainly going to still be feeling the effects for a long time to come. The storm will cause damage across the city, most notably the collapse of the astronomy tower in the West Wing of the University, and subsequent collapse of the roof below. The Scholar's Asylum is severely damaged, and several dangerous mages escape into the city - with the potential to cause mass casualties and danger. After two mysterious obelisks rise in the straight in Mathew's Bay, the displaced water is funnelled towards the city in a tidal wave. The wave itself destroys three of the small docking piers, and also damages the end of the Cerulean Pier. A large swathe of dead marine life washes up on the shore, with a pooling of wild djed causing bizarre occurrences with the tides. Zeltiva's food rationing worsens even further. Due to the storm, imports from Syliras are closed off, and all constant movement of food into the city ceases. The lack of food causes outbreaks of trouble and rioting across the city. The objects that rise in Mathew's Bay with the storm are large obelisks of obsidian black, and ivory white. They hum with potent magic, and loom over the city like twin phantoms from the past. They are definitely a dark omen for the future - and may be connected to the recent artefact theft in the University. For weeks after, Zeltiva is in a state of chaos as worries over food intensify, and parts of the city lay in partial ruin. Crazed mages run rampant in the city, and riots and looting are rife. Researchers make startling discoveries at the obelisks. The storm seems to promise more catastrophe in its wake... |