meteorologs

Meteorologs are a term used in speculative fiction and folklore to denote a race of beings connected to atmospheric phenomena. The word blends meteorology with -log, indicating study or discourse. In most depictions, meteorologs are not ordinary humans but entities tied to weather patterns and climate balance.

Described as translucent, cloud-like, or humanoid silhouettes, meteorologs are said to perceive air pressure, humidity, wind shear, and solar activity with heightened sensitivity. Some narratives grant them the ability to influence weather, gently accelerating or dampening storms by guiding air currents or releasing energy as needed.

Habitats vary: cloud forests, high-altitude plateaus, or imagined floating archipelagos in thick atmospheres. In science fantasy, meteorologs may migrate with seasonal weather belts or reside near celestial weather stations. Their life cycles are often synchronized with recurring meteorological events such as monsoons or auroral outbursts.

Culturally, meteorologs serve as omens or weather guardians. They foretell rain, drought, or storms and negotiate with communities over climate-related obligations or offerings. In fiction, they may partner with human scientists, warn of planetary climate shifts, or safeguard ecological balance.

In real-world usage, the term is primarily literary or speculative. Real meteorology is studied by meteorologists and atmospheric scientists. The word meteorologs should be distinguished from actual scientific practice, though some works treat meteorologs as symbolic representations of weather science.