In my stories, I hint at the fact that Weatherworn's mages are powerful weather mages, people who can change the weather at a whim. I don't ever explain it in depth, just hint they can do colossal damage if they truly want to. Originally, when Gustaff was given charge around the area of Weatherworn, his wife Lillith was a powerful weather mage. In the "old days" they were called witches, but now all who use magic are termed mage. She could control the weather around the stormy coastal city, which allowed for ships to enter the deep harbor without fear of smashing into the tower rock cliffs. It was her magic, and the magic of her daughters, which made the long, rock ramp leading from the harbor to the city up above.
Tradition shows that all daughters of the current Weatherworn Leader are born with the ability to cast these strong magics, though there have been a few born without such talents. Everyone of them are trained and cared for by the House until death, even if they marry. This makes for a very large "stable" of weather mages, all of whom live in the area of Weatherworn, but not necessarily in the city itself.
Very rarely have they had to be called upon for to protect Weatherworn, most of the time they are used for making sure crops grow and ships make it into the harbor safely.
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