Sacred:Magic and Climate of Menelgond
Magic and Climate of Menelgond
Nobody knows for sure how Menelgond came into existence below the surface, but several legends claim to be the true account of its origin. One tells the story of an evil sorcerer who banished Menelgond below the surface; another claims that Menelgond is the origin of all magic and this magical influence created life and plants within the caverns. One day, however, this magic would be depleted and then Menelgond would fall into eternal darkness and all life within would dwindle to nothing.
As there is no natural sunlight in Menelgond, all life is dependant on magic. Every plant and every creature absorbs the magic that is ubiquitous in Menelgond. Even the water and the rivers flow with magic, which is then absorbed by roots and contributes to growth. Well water fills the rivers and lakes in Menelgond but the water levels are very limited as there is no rain to replenish the springs.
The winds in Menelgond are weak and warm. They result in various regions with differing temperatures: damp rises from the jungle regions and cools the air while heat rises from the gorge leading to the Depths of Death. The winds blow evenly without ever turning into gusts. As there is no way to ascend to the upper world, its climate does not have any influence on Menelgond.
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