15 Weather

 It was a brisk morning in Brussels as Lucas stepped out of his townhouse, pulling his coat tighter against the cool autumn breeze. The city was waking up under a sky painted in soft shades of gray, a typical sight in Belgium. He could already smell the fresh scent of damp cobblestones, a reminder of the light rain that had passed through the night before. Autumn in Belgium was always a charming mix of golden leaves, cozy scarves, and the occasional drizzle that made everything glisten. Belgium, despite its small size, had a climate that could shift dramatically depending on the region and the season. Influenced by the North Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, the country enjoyed a temperate maritime climate, characterized by mild summers, cool winters, and a fair amount of rain throughout the year. Lucas had spent his life traveling across Belgium, experiencing its weather in every season, and had come to appreciate the way the country's climate shaped its culture, traditions, and everyda...

 Elara, a woman as weathered as the ancient stones of Eldoria, was known throughout the land as the weatherwise navigator. Her knowledge of the skies was legendary, her predictions as accurate as the finest weatherglass . She possessed an innate understanding of the shifting winds and the subtle cues of the atmosphere, a gift passed down through generations of her weatherborne lineage. One day, a strange stillness fell upon Eldoria. The usual currents that swept across the plains ceased, and a thick, oppressive fog rolled in, obscuring the sun and stars. Elara knew that a powerful weatherfront was approaching, a storm unlike any she had ever witnessed. The village weathercock , usually a reliable indicator of wind direction, spun erratically, its needle unable to settle. The villagers, their faces etched with worry, turned to Elara for guidance. They trusted her judgment, knowing that her wisdom had saved them from countless storms. Elara, her brow furrowed in thought, consulte...