Weatherwardens

Weatherwardens are a guild of practitioners who monitor, regulate, and interpret atmospheric phenomena across the realm of Eldara. They operate at the junction of meteorology, ritual magic, and public governance, aiming to maintain weather balance and reduce harm from extreme events. Members forecast storms and droughts and deploy non-lethal interventions to ease climate stress where possible.

Origins trace to the early centuries of the First Era, when a coalition of navigators, sages, and weather mages formed a council to centralize knowledge. The council established standardized observation methods, seasonal forecasts, and a network of regional lodges to coordinate activities. A formal code of conduct emerged to curb reckless use of weather magic.

The order is organized into regional lodges led by Master Weatherwardens. Prospective wardens undergo a multi-year apprenticeship in environmental observation, rune-work for weather binding, and ethical practice. Certification requires restraint, accuracy in forecasting, and the ability to coordinate with civil authorities during emergencies. Lodges maintain weather stations, runic archives, and public forecast boards.

Wardens employ observatories, cloud-chambers, tide lamps, and weather wards to monitor and influence conditions. They issue warnings to towns, coordinate disaster response, and record climate data in annals. Their interventions strive to be proportionate and reversible.

In lore and public life, Weatherwardens are seen as guardians of safety and balance. Forecasts are not infallible, but they remain trusted by farmers, sailors, and city planners. In contemporary fiction and games, the order often collaborates with civil meteorology agencies and emergency services, reflecting a blend of science and magic.