Cloud Walking

Abilities related to Unrestricted Movement
Related Abilties	Water Walking - Cloud Walking - Air Walking - Dimension Walking - Dream Walking - Underwater Movement - Flowmotion - Abstract Movement - Mathematical Movement

Background

Cloud Walking is the ability to stand, walk, or run on clouds, allowing the user to traverse across them as easily as they would on solid ground. This ability defies the natural laws of physics, as clouds, typically composed of water vapor, do not provide the necessary surface tension or stability to support physical weight. Cloud walking can be achieved through various means, including magical powers, elemental manipulation, or supernatural abilities. Some users can create solid platforms in the clouds, while others may walk directly on the cloud's gaseous form, using their powers to counteract gravity or generate an ethereal walking surface.

In many universes, cloud walking is depicted as a rare or legendary ability, often granted by a divine or mystical source. This power can be particularly useful in aerial combat or for traversal in worlds with floating islands or vast sky expanses.

Also Called

• Cloud Striding
• Nimbus Walking
• Sky Walking
• Cloud Traversal
• Aether Walking

Possible Applications

• Sky Traversal: The ability to travel across vast distances in the sky by walking on clouds, bypassing the need for flying or other means of transportation.
• Aerial Combat: Cloud walking can provide an advantage in battles, allowing users to fight from a high vantage point, evade ground-based enemies, and potentially use clouds as cover or platforms.
• Environmental Manipulation: Some users may control or manipulate the clouds themselves, turning them into solid structures, barriers, or even using them to gather energy for combat.
• Heightened Agility: Cloud walking often enhances the user's mobility, allowing them to move gracefully across the sky, make quick evasive maneuvers, or even use the clouds to jump between floating platforms.

Potential Types

• Magical Cloud Walking: Users with magical powers or divine blessings may have the ability to walk on clouds as a result of their abilities. This type of cloud walking often involves the summoning or shaping of clouds into walkable surfaces or manipulating the properties of clouds to maintain stability for movement.
  • Example: Characters in fantasy settings may invoke spells or prayers to create walkable cloud platforms or manipulate weather patterns to remain suspended in the sky.

• Elemental Cloud Walking: Some characters, particularly elemental beings, may use their connection to the air, water, or storm elements to move across clouds. This version of cloud walking often involves manipulating the clouds' density or form to support the user’s weight.
  • Example: A storm elemental may summon a cloud large enough to bear their weight and walk across it using elemental control.

• Supernatural Cloud Walking: This version of cloud walking is achieved through inherent supernatural powers, such as the ability to defy gravity or manipulate environmental forces. It may not require external sources of energy or magic but relies on the user’s own capabilities.
  • Example: Characters with innate powers such as superhuman strength or mystical connections may effortlessly walk across clouds without the need for external sources of energy.

Limitations

• Cloud Density: Not all clouds are capable of supporting the user's weight. Some types of clouds, such as thin, wispy clouds or those made up primarily of water vapor, may not provide sufficient support for cloud walking.
• Environmental Factors: Harsh weather conditions, such as thunderstorms, high winds, or heavy rainfall, may disrupt cloud walking or make it more difficult to control.
• Energy Depletion: For users who rely on magical energy or elemental manipulation, prolonged cloud walking may drain their stamina or magical reserves, making it unsustainable for extended periods.
• Restricted Movement: Some forms of cloud walking may limit the user’s range of motion or speed, depending on the density and composition of the cloud or their own physical limitations.
• Access to Clouds: Cloud walking is dependent on the presence of clouds or other aerial structures. In clear skies or in environments without clouds, the user may need to rely on other means of travel.

Users

• Ice Climbers (Ice Climber): The Ice Climbers are able to stand on clouds, using their ice-based abilities to interact with the environment. They can traverse the clouds in their adventures, demonstrating their proficiency with aerial movement.