Rain Subsides, Lightning Continues
The rain from the Languedoc Coeur storm has finally eased, but the lightning continues to strike with a vengeance. Mudslides continue in various areas with the sediment then being washed out to sea.
The gates at the west and south ends of the canal were opened today after the storm surge abated.
No need to worry, Quecay.
I've been casting my strongest protection spells over Provence Coeur and though we might get some debris floating up on the shoreline I'm certain it's going to come out of this unscathed.
When the storm finally moves on, I'm thinking we're going to have a fantastic ocean view 
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It is a rather bitter-sweet moment in the history of the Coeurs.
I was a bit teary-eyed myself as I dragged Flat Rod to all my favourite Languedoc haunts to take one last picture.
On the bright side, the sun will come out soon to reveal a wonderful new configuration that retains all of the most important elements of the Duch
Warning to those intrepid Storm Chasers!!
I found out, the hard way, that the lightning actually tries to target you!!
Also, if it strikes a tree it will set it on fire and the branches will drop to the ground. Good thing Damage is disabled or Flat Rod & I really would have been flattened 
All this to say that a visit to Languedoc Coeur is a lot of fun so drop by while you still have a chance.
Royal Academy des Sciences Memories
Several years ago, one of the duchy residentsoffered to perform some classical selections for our music program. On the day of the performance, this performer seemed reluctant to appear and arrived online at the last minute, causing our music director at the time, Baharat Atlas, to wonder if she should find a last minute backup.
Chateau Languedoc Collapses
The constant assault of high wind driven waves upon the eastern shore reached the canal overnight after breaking through the catacombs below the science academy. The building collapsed into a pile of rubble. The vicious pounding of the water against the southeast canal wall directly across from the science academy finally broke through, filling the caverns below the chateau.
Languedoc Coeur is changing but it's definitely not closing see Fresh Breeze Expected to become Hurricane .
Group Notice From: Les Amis du Coeur, Farzaneh Eel
Dear friends - oh my, a terrible storm is brewing in Languedoc Coeur, former home of the Bibliothque. Buildings are breaking apart and the area is flooded! Flying debris is everywhere.
Luckily the Bibliothque moved last week to Aquitaine Coeur Nord and we're safe and sound! Drop by our new location to browse our books and to survey the storm damage next door. Bring your umbrellas and beware of lightning!
Here's the new landmark: Bibliothque de Coeur
Isn't it! I don't know how Bedrich did it, waiting for just the right moment to catch that lightning strike.
Meanwhile, I'm cowering on high ground in the Petit Trianon. Thank goodness the roof doesn't leak.
Waaay toooo much fun )
So much fun that I wouldn't be surprised if we got a few more weather reports before the sun actually comes out again
