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* Occurring at the peak of Zanarak’s heat cycle, when air distortions become strongest.
* Occurring at the peak of Zanarak’s heat cycle, when air distortions become strongest.
* Entire phantom cities, illusory lakes, and shifting landmarks appear, luring travelers to their doom or to hidden truths.
* Entire phantom cities, illusory lakes, and shifting landmarks appear, luring travelers to their doom or to hidden truths.
* Some [[Sunshifters]] claim that during this season, one can see visions of the past and future in the shimmering dunes.
* Some [[Galihi]] claim that during this season, one can see visions of the past and future in the shimmering dunes.


=== The Sunveil Effect ===
=== The Sunveil Effect ===
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* During certain charged sandstorms, the friction of the winds generates static discharges.
* During certain charged sandstorms, the friction of the winds generates static discharges.
* This causes blue-white arcs of lightning to dance across the dunes, creating an eerie and beautifully dangerous sight.
* This causes blue-white arcs of lightning to dance across the dunes, creating an eerie and beautifully dangerous sight.
* Some Sunshifters believe these storms charge mirage glass with latent power, making them highly sought after by desert alchemists.
* Some Galihi believe these storms charge mirage glass with latent power, making them highly sought after by desert alchemists.
|Impact on Settlements and Survival=To endure Zanarak’s climate, settlements and travelers must adapt in clever and resourceful ways.
|Impact on Settlements and Survival=To endure Zanarak’s climate, settlements and travelers must adapt in clever and resourceful ways.