[ TROPICAL STORM EVENT ]

[Orion]

[ This is a site-wide event. The effects will start in The Typhoon, spreading into Tanglewood, and then leading into The Pitt and Coalition of the condemned last. A tropical storm includes powerful rain, strong winds, flooding/rise of sea level, and storm surges. This may also lead to erosiond, uprooting larger plants, and character death. Water borne diseases and salt from other groups and/or the ocean will pour into clean water sources, leaving them unable to be used for awhile. Please keep these plot points in mind when creating topics in your chosen groups. Thank you! ]

The mainland had been silent for too long. Not a trickle of danger had effected them for two years and all was peaceful, but their luck couldn't last any longer. Mother Nature was bound to strike soon. That time was now. With her palms out, they clapped together and a thunderous boom caused the waves to rise and clouds began to swirl. The winds started to head outwards with her command, the others following in pursuit. Pent up rage of the earth, sky, and sea was about to reign down on them.

First came the rain. A drizzle at first. Soft and light, barely acknowledgeable at some times. With grey clouds above and wind brushing against the animals of the mainland, they assumed what they felt was the beginning of fall. Little did they know, the worst had yet to come.

Hours later, the breeze begin to pick up. The trees were beginning to shake, plants waving aimlessly in the wind. The wind was beginning to whip the smaller animals around and cause any medium animals to be stumble around, unable to move in the drenched land. A new downpour started to grow painful and a single step outside caused anyone to be soaked. Times were beginning to grow rough.

In time, the sea level began to rise and the beaches started to flood, leading into the mainland. Waters from the outside merged into clean water resources and brought ick from other lands. Shorter animals struggled in the waters, eventually going below sea level and starting to drown. Other characters with feathered wings were soaked, leaving them at a disadvantage and unable to rise out from the depths below. Large animals needed to assist the best they can. Water manipulators were at a great advantage, able to move some water out of the way. Earth benders could also raise small portions of land upwards, saving those below the flooding. Nevertheless, they cannot save everyone.

Tread carefully.

[Orion]

It had been a few days. That was more than enough for the groups. While the storm was coming to an end, the damage had already been done. A toll had been taken on all groups, no matter the cost. Lives were lost, territories damaged, and animals maimed beyond belief. While the damage was inexcusable, other things started to stir and changes were beginning to happen.

As the storm left, the flooded sea water started to go back to where it belonged. The rain left last and the winds beforehand. Debris had been brushed around the groups, leaving trees uprooted and plants far from the original placement. Even homes were destroyed. Work was needed to fix their territory. As a group, they would need to work together to restore their homes to their former greatness while working through the tragedy and trauma they just experienced. Thankfully, other opportunities presented themselves along the way.

The sea level started to fall, less than before. The white caps that lined the tides dissipated and soon disappeared, leaving the waves to return to their calm and serene state. As a result, the ocean revealed part of a new island in the south east. Similar to Tanglewood's swamp, the island was lush with greenery and animals that had been untouched by the main islanders. There was a new place to pillage and claim, but who would reach the territory first?