Baking Conditions
Baking conditions describes a temperature range between 120-129°F. The air feels unbearably oppressive, posing immediate and extreme danger to characters' lives. Survival becomes the sole focus, with characters seeking any form of shelter or relief from the searing heat. The terrain becomes treacherous, rendering movement nearly impossible due to the perilous and lethal temperatures. Outdoor activities are out of the question as heat-related illnesses become an instant threat to survival.
Settlement life reaches its breaking point under the relentless and lethal heat. Indoor spaces offer little solace, with temperatures reaching life-threatening levels. Clothing becomes purely functional, aiming to provide the slightest modicum of protection against the unforgiving sun. Homes become uninhabitable, forcing desperate attempts at seeking underground shelters or any form of relief. Resource management collapses entirely; food preservation is impossible, and fresh produce wilts or spoils within moments due to the extreme and lethal heat.
Community gatherings cease entirely in this lethal heat, with any outdoor exposure immediately jeopardizing life. Trade and commerce collapse entirely, markets deserted due to the imminent threat posed by the searing temperatures. Character interactions become focused on survival, seeking any form of respite from the overwhelming and lethal heat.
Exploration becomes an inconceivable notion in this lethal climate, with quests abandoned due to the certainty of immediate heatstroke and dehydration. Predictable wildlife behavior reaches desperate levels, with creatures seeking the deepest shelters or displaying extreme aggression due to the life-threatening temperatures. Encounters with creatures adapted to such extreme heat become an undeniable reality.
Dungeon exploration becomes an unattainable feat as the heat penetrates even the deepest dungeons, threatening the lives of adventurers. The dungeons turn into blistering infernos, rendering navigation virtually impossible and posing an immediate danger to those within. Challenges within dungeons offer no respite as adventurers grapple with the overwhelming and lethal heat, making survival the sole focus in these dire conditions.
