Climate of Ilien

climate

Being so close to the Straits of Aerele, Ilien enjoys a warm, favorable climate. Winter temperatures seldom drop below the freezing mark, and southwest summer winds off the Straits of Aerele guarantee that temperatures never rise above 80 degrees. The rainy season in Ilien lasts year round, with the heaviest rains coming in spring and late summer. Snow- fall is extremely rare.

The heavy rains of the spring often cause mud problems for Ilien's farmers and cattle herders, and occasionally damage the docks of the Free City of Ilien and the port resort town of Aenier to the east. At least once or twice each year these two towns have to repair harbor damage caused by rain.

The Free City of Ilien is also subject to thick fog during the spring and fall seasons, often causing maritime accidents as ships lose their way coming into port. Citizens of the Free City call this fog the Myst, and there are many evil rumors and legends surrounding the phenomenon. Some say that the Myst is the breath of the Seadrake, while others believe it to be the remnants of the elder gods blowing across the Straits of Aerele.