History Main / MysteriousMist

* In ClassicalMythology, the gods can create a mist to hide themselves and others, usually for the purpose of rescuing a wounded soldier. This is called 'nephilistic rescue'.

* IrishMythology knows of the ''[[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F%C3%A9th_f%C3%ADada féth fíada]]'', the fairy mist (also known as ''ceo druidechta'', druid mist). Supposedly, the ''féth fíada'' was used by the Tuatha Dé Danann to conceal themselves from observers; they also could travel in this mist -- even over the sea. In stories set in later times, druids and even Christian saints are reported to make themselves invisible with magic mist.

* SO many PowerRangers / {{Sentai}} "other dimensions"

* MichaelMoorcock's Second Books of Corum novel ''The Bull And The Spear'' invoke the ''feth fiada'' during the attacks of the Fhoi Myore, a group of evil giants who've brought magical winter to the land. Freezing mist would always precede their coming and accompany their attacks.

Compare EmpathicEnvironment, and the more sinister version of Mist OminousFog; also SmokeOut. Contrast FogOfDoom where the fog itself is actively dangerous, and SuperSmoke. May be used to provide FogOfWar.

* Darkfall from the ''LegendsongSaga'' by IsobelleCarmody is the home of the future-telling soulweavers, and is actually called the Misty Isle.

* The island of Lemuria in ''VideoGame/GoldenSun'' is surrounded by eternal mists and whirlpools that prevent access.

* In Tamora Pierce’s ''[[TortallUniverse Lioness Rampant]]'' Alanna is riding though rising fog at night when the Goddess appears for a chat.

* ''Film/TheSecretOfKells'' gives a nod to Irish mythology by having the forest fill with mist when the fairy Aisling makes her first appearance. The mist dissipates as she becomes more friendly towards Brendan.

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** In ''EscapeFromMonkeyIsland'', there is the Mists of Time Marsh, plunging into which gets you displaced in time as well as space.

Compare EmpathicEnvironment, and the more sinister version of Mist OminousFog; also SmokeOut. Contrast FogOfDoom where the fog itself is sentient, and SuperSmoke. May be used to provide FogOfWar.

Sometimes, rather than being influenced by magic, it is naturally occurring mist that is emphasised to add to the atmosphere of a scene. It is not connected to magic itself, but tells the viewer (and the occasional Genre Savvy character) that it is a suitable time and location for something supernatural to occur. This is most frequently found in locations such as graveyards. On rare occasions, this type of mist will apply even if there is no actual magic or supernatural events involved; in this case it will be as though magic were used (ie. TheCavalry appearing out of the mist at the crucial moment).

The Mist is often also referred to as fog, vapour or even cloud. The disappearance of any Mysterious Mist can be just as important as its presence, particularly if it is fixed to a location. This shows that whatever made the location mysterious and magical has now been removed or revealed.

* In ''GobletOfFire'', one of the obstacles in the maze for the final Triwizard task is a golden mist. When you step into it, you halluncinate that you've turned upside-down and are standing on the sky. Harry is afraid that if he moves a foot he'll plummet head-first to the ground thousands on feet below.

* In ''TheVoyageOfTheDawnTreader'' the Isle Where Dreams Come True is surrounded by a mist. Merges with OminousFog.

* The aptly named ''{{Mistborn}}'' series has the mists at night. Unlike most examples, this mist is a good thing, since they're actually [[spoiler:a manifestation of [[GodOfGood Preservation]]]]. It's more than a rumor that they defend the righteous.

* In ''DeltoraQuest'' by Emily Rodda the clearing fills with mist at the end of ‘The Forests of Silence’ when the Topaz summons the spirit of Jasmine’s dead mother.

* The top of the Mountain in ''RowanOfRin'' where the dragon lives is perpetually hidden in cloud regardless of the general weather.

* ''DaughterOfTheForest'' uses mist when Sorcha’s brothers are [[spoiler: turned into swans]]. The mist is naturally occurring, but the description links it to their ritual and later [[spoiler: Oonagh disguised as the magical Lady of the Forest appears out of it]]

* All of the towns in the ''SilentHill'' series are enveloped with thick fog. It's not certain if said fog does anything, but given that it's, well, [[MindScrew Silent Hill]]...

* ''FinalFantasyIV'', the village of Mist is in the Misty Valley and is home to summoners that can call magical beasts. It's implied the presence of mist in the valley and the cave leading to the rest of the world are spawned by the Mist Dragon the summoners have called to guard them.
* ''FinalFantasyIX'', lower parts of the Mist Continent are covered in mist that spawns monsters and are known to increase aggression in other beings. It's discovered early in the game that the [[{{Golem}} Black Mages]] are beings manufactured using mist, and later on [[spoiler:it turns out mist is the by-product of the Iifa Tree removing Gaia's souls from [[TheLifestream its cycle of souls]] and replacing them with Terran souls]].
* There's the mist in ''FinalFantasy XII'' which while invisibly around everywhere pools and is visible in more magical areas. This mist is also magically charged, creating a type of BackgroundMagicField.

* In ''{{Brigadoon}}'', the titular VanishingVillage is surrounded by mist.

* Susan Cooper's ''TheDarkIsRising Sequence'' novel ''The Grey King'' uses mist a lot - it's referred to as the breath of the titular Grey King, hides his supernatural wolves in it and the King can summon mists at will.

* ''WesternAnimation/TheSecretOfKells'' gives a nod to Irish mythology by having the forest fill with mist when the fairy Aisling makes her first appearance. The mist dissipates as she becomes more friendly towards Brendan.

The presence of Misterious Mist is a sign that there is something magical or supernatural about a certain place at that time. The mist itself is neutral, the type of magical or supernatural event swinging it one way or the other. It comes in a couple of forms.

The Mist is often also referred to as fog, vapour or even cloud. The disappearance of any Misterious Mist can be just as important as its presence, particularly if it is fixed to a location. This shows that whatever made the location mysterious and magical has now been removed or revealed.

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