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Caelum lacks a fixed surface, and all travel within the realm depends on understanding its shifting atmospheric layers. The inhabitants of Caelum, particularly the Caelites, have developed methods of navigating these regions by sensing subtle changes in air pressure, temperature, and current.

|Climate=Caelum’s climate is defined by continuous atmospheric movement, fluctuating air pressures, and localized weather phenomena. The realm lacks fixed seasons, instead experiencing cyclical shifts in wind intensity, temperature gradients, and cloud density.

=== Climate Zones ===

* The Upper Expanse – The highest reaches of Caelum, where the air is thin and the temperature remains frigid. Winds here are weak, and pockets of near-vacuum conditions create voids where sound barely carries. Light refracts unpredictably, creating prismatic distortions and auroral waves that ripple across the sky.

* The Mid-Current Belt – The most stable region of Caelum, where temperate wind streams regulate airflow. This zone is home to consistent breezes, moderate cloud formations, and occasional drifting mist. The Mid-Current Belt serves as the primary navigational route for Caelum’s inhabitants and is considered the safest area for travel.

* The Lowswirl Depths – A dense atmospheric layer where heavy cloud masses churn in slow, spiraling currents. This region is prone to rolling fog banks, sudden shifts in wind direction, and intermittent downbursts of condensed mist. The Lowswirl Depths often experience silent electrical discharges, illuminating the clouds from within.

* The Tempest Basin – A highly unstable region where rapid shifts in air pressure generate near-constant storm activity. Intense downdrafts and updrafts create vortex formations, and the presence of charged particles results in near-continuous lightning storms. The Tempest Basin is considered one of the most unpredictable areas of Caelum, where even the Caelites tread carefully.

* The Stagnant Hollow – A rare anomaly within Caelum where wind activity ceases entirely. The air here is heavy and unmoving, with an eerie silence that disrupts natural airflow. This zone is avoided by most travelers, as prolonged exposure to its stillness can cause disorientation and fatigue.

Caelum’s climate is in a constant state of flux, with wind patterns acting as the primary force shaping its environment. While some areas maintain stable conditions, others shift unpredictably, influenced by the greater atmospheric currents of Adaris.

|Inhabitants=* Caelites: Sentient beings composed of clouds and air, the Caelites are the primary inhabitants of Caelum. They have a ghostly, translucent appearance and can shift their forms at will. The Caelites are deeply connected to the winds and are able to manipulate the air around them. They live in floating cloud cities and have a communal culture, valuing harmony and balance above all else.

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 Caelum lacks a fixed surface, and all travel within the realm depends on understanding its shifting atmospheric layers. The inhabitants of Caelum, particularly the Caelites, have developed methods of navigating these regions by sensing subtle changes in air pressure, temperature, and current.
+|Climate=Caelum’s climate is defined by continuous atmospheric movement, fluctuating air pressures, and localized weather phenomena. The realm lacks fixed seasons, instead experiencing cyclical shifts in wind intensity, temperature gradients, and cloud density.
+=== Climate Zones ===
+* The Upper Expanse – The highest reaches of Caelum, where the air is thin and the temperature remains frigid. Winds here are weak, and pockets of near-vacuum conditions create voids where sound barely carries. Light refracts unpredictably, creating prismatic distortions and auroral waves that ripple across the sky.
+* The Mid-Current Belt – The most stable region of Caelum, where temperate wind streams regulate airflow. This zone is home to consistent breezes, moderate cloud formations, and occasional drifting mist. The Mid-Current Belt serves as the primary navigational route for Caelum’s inhabitants and is considered the safest area for travel.
+* The Lowswirl Depths – A dense atmospheric layer where heavy cloud masses churn in slow, spiraling currents. This region is prone to rolling fog banks, sudden shifts in wind direction, and intermittent downbursts of condensed mist. The Lowswirl Depths often experience silent electrical discharges, illuminating the clouds from within.
+* The Tempest Basin – A highly unstable region where rapid shifts in air pressure generate near-constant storm activity. Intense downdrafts and updrafts create vortex formations, and the presence of charged particles results in near-continuous lightning storms. The Tempest Basin is considered one of the most unpredictable areas of Caelum, where even the Caelites tread carefully.
+* The Stagnant Hollow – A rare anomaly within Caelum where wind activity ceases entirely. The air here is heavy and unmoving, with an eerie silence that disrupts natural airflow. This zone is avoided by most travelers, as prolonged exposure to its stillness can cause disorientation and fatigue.
+Caelum’s climate is in a constant state of flux, with wind patterns acting as the primary force shaping its environment. While some areas maintain stable conditions, others shift unpredictably, influenced by the greater atmospheric currents of Adaris.
 |Inhabitants=* Caelites: Sentient beings composed of clouds and air, the Caelites are the primary inhabitants of Caelum. They have a ghostly, translucent appearance and can shift their forms at will. The Caelites are deeply connected to the winds and are able to manipulate the air around them. They live in floating cloud cities and have a communal culture, valuing harmony and balance above all else.