The storm had begun in an instant.
The temperature was rizing rapidly.
A spear of light pierced the heavens and sliced everything in its path, were it metal or stone.
Air itself screamed, as its molecules twisted around the spear with a thundering boom that shook the earth and shattered glass.
T'was a most magical beginning.

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Time consumed: aproximated at 3 days
Software used: Painter 9 and Photoshop CS
Hardware used: Wacom Intuos 6x8 tablet
Real size: 5845x11000 pixels