Snow Domicile

... seek a shelter from the storm in your very own Snow Dome!

"You know what they say; cast boulders break Ice houses."

— uncommon Mystomythian phrase

A typical Snow Globe is a magical device with a limited internal space. Pure Snow Globes, denoted by their clear surface, act as bi-ways. From outside, the contents within appear as forms in light and snow etched upon the surface. The icy exterior absorbs cold energy from the environment, providing a comfortable ambient temperature within the Globe. The interior is gyroscopic, maintaining a stasis despite exterior conditions. The hydrophobic property of Ice provides buoyancy, meaning open water is actively repelled.

Most Snow Globes are small, portable orbs contained within a leather bag or silk pouch. As long as the bag is allowed to breath, living creatures can be contained within. For this reason, Snow Globes found a purpose in the Mystomythian's construction of elaborate villages, known as Snow Domiciles.

Purpose & Defense

Snow Globe Housing- Miracle of Magic

Snow Domiciles, made from enchanted Magical Ice using Verdamancy, Macromancy, and Metamancy Disciplines, serve as safe bi-ways. By attuning to the Domicile, one gains entry, creating rooms and structures inside with wood and stone.

These homes, sufficient for small families, often had compartments for each member and were sometimes built on large platforms with steps or ladders, influencing later Mystomythian architecture with Snow Domes atop the buildings.

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Inside, snow constantly drifts, occasionally forming new Magical Ice formations- a rare occurence. Though the interior stays just above freezing, it can be warmed using Pink Ice or Sauna Stones. To view inside, outsiders must speak a special command word, revealing the figures etched on the globe's surface.

The Magical Ice remains stable in the cold, melting only under extreme heat, turning into "Myst"- Magical Ice bonded with moisture in the air. While many Snow Domicile ruins have been found, no skeletal remains exist, leading to the belief that those who die within become one with the Magical Ice.

Snow Place Like Dome

Snow Dome

Construction

Compartment of Vehicle

Bede Sleds

Material:
Blue Ice

Alchemical ID
#08-ICb

• Hydrophobic "Ice"
• Absorbs Cold Energy
• Repels Aqua (Water)

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Material Base Cost
TBD Casho

Snow Globe

Magical Orb for Storage

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Author Bio

Hello! My name is "Myth Cross"- enthusiast of Art, Music, Games, & Stories; an aspiring Game Dev, Writer & World- Builder! I've made these my Life's passion!
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