Daniel Sell
Troika Weather
There are exactly six kinds of weather recognised by Troikan astrologers:
- Dreadful Hot Weather
- Delicious Weather
- Sad Sloppy Weather
- Windy Weather
- Fine Bracing Weather
- Raw Weather
It can be accurately predicted up to a week in advance if the consulted astrologer is competent. Roll vs the number of days away the desired day is + 2d6. The GM either tells the truth or lies, deoensing on success.
To generate weather, roll a bunch of dice on my weather generator i made like ten years ago. I can’t link it now since im on a train in the middle of nowhere. EDIT: Internet came back: https://whatwouldconando.blogspot.com/2017/04/five-dimensional-weather.html
Interesring fact, thats the origin of the hex flower. Put that on my tombstone.
Dreadful hot weather is wigs off shirts untied weather. People will be sitting on their balconies, loitering in shady doorways and alleys, moving as little as possible and being more grumpy than usual. Very difficult to move around the city without being noticed, but once you are indoors you might have the run of things.
Delicious weather is perfect in every way, and why Troika is gods own country. People can do as they please.
Sad sloppy weather is too wet to be enjoyable but not enough to keep you indoors. Everything is muddy, travel is slow, running risks you falling on your arse and being particularly filthy. Gamins take great joy in this weather and will more frequently amnush those less willing to get filthy.
Windy weather is heads down, inside out umbrella weather. If it rains, you will get wet. People are wrapped up and hard to recognise, always in a rush and under duress. Excellent weather for noisey work, the rattling and howling of the wind will cover you.
Fine bracing weather invigorates the body and soul. People you meet outdoors will be more friendly, finding comradery in your shared experience. People indoors will ask about the weather and comment on their feelings towards it.
Raw weather is wet, cold, and windy; unsuitable for outdoor activity of any but the most urgent sort. People are bundled up and in a hurry. People abroad will be viewed with a distant suspicion, their business either being very important or dastardly. Shops will be locked, pubs will only open after assessing your character.
Posted on March 21, 2025
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