Blurae Tides

Isis Cove

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Who doesn't like the beach, the bright sun and warm sand bring even the most nervous a sense of joy. To protect themselves from the harsh sunwaves, the Ribinas here have developed cool colored coats, to reflect as much of the harmful UV as possible!

The Blurae Tides is a coastal region with both beaches and cliffs that overlook the ocean. The sunny and temperate climate used to be perfect for Ribinas to collect shells, swim in the water, and enjoy the tides from the cliffs.

However, when the curse was unleashed, temperatures skyrocketed, and the sun's UV rays became hazardous, causing skin damage and sickness among Ribinas. Numerous Ribinas succumbed to these effects, forcing the surviving ones to retreat to their dens and burrows. As a result, most Ribinas developed cool-colored fur to reflect as much of the harmful UV rays as possible. However, prolonged exposure to heat still results in rashes and sunburns, with cool-colored fur increasing their resistance to UV rays. Ribinas with warm or dark-colored fur are more susceptible to heat.

Heat waves regularly sweep through the Blurae Tides several times per month, lasting from two to twelve hours. In rare cases, they may persist for one to two days. Temperatures during heat waves rise to as high as 170°F, but typically range from 100°F to 140°F, and occasionally the winds exacerbate the situation. Ribinas caught outside during a heat wave suffer from dehydration and skin burns, which could lead to their untimely demise. Consequently, Ribinas stay in their cool dens and burrows to evade the heat waves. Although the Ribinas outside feel a sudden temperature spike just before a heat wave, not everyone can make it inside in time. Unfortunately, during each heat wave, 1-5 Ribinas die, with their spirits going to the cemetery.

Ribinas believe that heat waves were created by the curse to decimate their population, with the hot wind being the corrupted spirits attempting to burn their fur. However, this is only a myth passed down from earlier generations of Ribinas.

To prepare for the next heat wave, Ribinas have created a calendar, predicting when the next one will occur. Although not wholly accurate due to the heat waves' unpredictability, some Ribinas have identified a kind of "pattern." The calendar has saved a few lives due to these predictions.

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Corrupted Spirits