Distant storms are often signs of horrors on the way. There's a sort of quiet nastiness to it. There is an interesting contrast between the light behind you and the overwhelming darkness in front. It is a thing of danger that is in sight but not quiet here yet. It is a message that always is made clear by its dramatic presentation.
These storms often signify something more than just a bad day. They usually accompany the end of the world. End game scenarios that require heroes to overcome the villain causing it. Often these storms are the result of evil machinations of one man or entity. It's makes a lot more sense that way. Collective fury isn't as powerful as the pinpointed anger of one individual.
It's not so hard to believe a large storm could be directed by one individual. Big and small are not what is important here. It's the mastermind that matters. He's the one who is really causing any of these terrible things to occur, and that storm is terrible. It will make the end of all things... unless you can stop it.
Consider how many times you've seen a man standing up upon a vista and summoning a great storm to destroy everybody. It's pretty common. Heck, I even remember a certain scene from "Star Trek: Generations" that fit this trope. Remember Malcolm McDowell's character? This sort of scenario is not just tied to ancient fantasy. It works in any era and location.
The sad thing is that not all of these storms can be stopped. And we have lost connections with those who sent them our way. A lot of them happen to us and we just end up asking why? Was there anything at all we could do to stop it?
I got a big storm coming my way right now. Not sure how it's going to end up. If I knew how to fight it, I would. At this point, I think whatever battle that caused this one had already been fought and lost. I'm going to sit back, get a good book, and hope for the best. I also hope that everyone involved stays safe. Take care.
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Yeah, these "natural" disasters are nothing of the sort. Evil breaks things and kills people. Storms real and fantasy alike are manifestations of malevolence. Sadly, we often reap what OTHERS sow. Interestingly, the causes of such trouble fall victim to it most of all.
ReplyDeleteIt seems to hard to fight off. These things are so massive, and we are so small. But don't think for a second that we cannot fight a hurricane. The only reason we haven't done it yet is because not enough people believe they can work together and stop it.
DeleteSome things cannot be fought, only survived. If the forces of nature are being manipulated by some evil, then we can only stop them by finding out who is responsible. Otherwise, we must prepare for the worst.
ReplyDeleteI still hold, as in my comment to Shawn, that these things can be fought and even prevented.
DeleteTo paraphrase Dr. Clarity, it's a system of flow we would just have redirect its flow to restore balance. Yes we as human beings do have the power to end such things. Storms very much are like "The Nothing", they only destroy and are a direct result of human apathy/indifference.
ReplyDeleteI'm pretty sure things like this can be stopped or rerouted. There's hardly anything humans can't do.
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