The World's Punishment

The World's Punishment
The World's Punishment refers to a catastrophic climatic phenomenon that beset the globe in the year 0340. This event, also known as "The Second Apocalypse," had profound effects on both the northern and southern hemispheres and was a direct consequence of the environmental tumult spurred by The First Great War.
Origins and Impact
In the aftermath of The First Great War, the planet experienced "The Great Freeze," a nuclear winter marked by radioactive precipitation. Global temperatures plummeted, with the equator's average dropping to 15°C, while the poles saw mercury levels plunge to -100°C. Notable regions such as Perk, Cancarka, Fironika, Cancola, and portions of Moeg Islands, Gorskalania, Wong Chee, Banneresk, and Alponegra endured average temperatures around -60°C. This chilling period gradually waned over a decade.
Climate Destabilization
Subsequent years were characterized by erratic weather patterns, including unprecedented storms, droughts, and unseasonal weather anomalies. Regions like Badongalona and Dustatia witnessed the emergence of grasslands where deserts once prevailed, due to persistent rainfall. These erratic climatic conditions persisted for three centuries.
The Year of Calamity
In 0340, the planet underwent a severe climatic upheaval. The first half of the year saw the Northern Hemisphere grapple with intense heatwaves, leading to droughts and widespread wildfires. The latter six months were marked by a dramatic cooling trend, unleashing violent thunderstorms that triggered flash floods and landslides. Conversely, the Southern Hemisphere experienced these events in the opposite sequence. By the onset of 0341, climatic stability began to return as the jet stream reestablished its patterns, and a period of ecological regeneration known as "The Great Blossoming" commenced.
Religious Interpretations
The catastrophic period earned the moniker "The World's Punishment" amid religious circles, with believers interpreting the extreme weather as divine retribution for the ecological sins committed during The First Great War. The event was seen as a divine reset, a cleansing of the Earth to restore its original splendor.