diff --git a/changelog.txt b/changelog.txt
index 9910ff14..2fd344e1 100644
--- a/changelog.txt
+++ b/changelog.txt
@@ -195,3 +195,7 @@ Additions:
 
 - Fixed a bug where breaking any block with shears would drop Atropa Belladona.
 - Removed logo from mcmod.info - reduces archive size.
+
+----------------------------------------------------------- 8.1.0 --------------------------------------------------------------
+
+- Changed the way Salis Aevus and Salis Tempestas work, and added visual effects.
diff --git a/src/main/java/taintedmagic/common/items/ItemSalis.java b/src/main/java/taintedmagic/common/items/ItemSalis.java
index 6f0072d7..09739c21 100644
--- a/src/main/java/taintedmagic/common/items/ItemSalis.java
+++ b/src/main/java/taintedmagic/common/items/ItemSalis.java
@@ -1,18 +1,21 @@
 package taintedmagic.common.items;
 
 import java.util.List;
+import java.util.Random;
 
 import cpw.mods.fml.relauncher.Side;
 import cpw.mods.fml.relauncher.SideOnly;
 import net.minecraft.client.renderer.texture.IIconRegister;
 import net.minecraft.creativetab.CreativeTabs;
-import net.minecraft.entity.player.EntityPlayer;
+import net.minecraft.entity.item.EntityItem;
 import net.minecraft.item.EnumRarity;
 import net.minecraft.item.Item;
 import net.minecraft.item.ItemStack;
 import net.minecraft.util.IIcon;
 import net.minecraft.world.World;
 import taintedmagic.common.TaintedMagic;
+import thaumcraft.client.fx.ParticleEngine;
+import thaumcraft.client.fx.particles.FXSparkle;
 
 public class ItemSalis extends Item {
 
@@ -58,25 +61,67 @@ public String getUnlocalizedName (final ItemStack stack) {
     }
 
     @Override
-    public ItemStack onItemRightClick (final ItemStack stack, final World world, final EntityPlayer player) {
-        final int meta = stack.getItemDamage();
-        switch (meta) {
-        // Weather
-        case 0 : {
-            world.getWorldInfo().setRainTime(world.isRaining() ? 24000 : 0);
-            world.getWorldInfo().setRaining(!world.isRaining());
-            player.playSound("thaumcraft:wind", 0.3F, 1.0F + world.rand.nextFloat() * 0.5F);
-            player.inventory.decrStackSize(player.inventory.currentItem, 1);
-            return stack;
+    public boolean onEntityItemUpdate (final EntityItem entity) {
+        super.onEntityItemUpdate(entity);
+        final World world = entity.worldObj;
+        final int meta = entity.getEntityItem().getItemDamage();
+
+        if (entity.ticksExisted == 100) {
+            switch (meta) {
+            // Weather
+            case 0 : {
+                world.getWorldInfo().setRainTime(world.isRaining() ? 24000 : 0);
+                world.getWorldInfo().setRaining(!world.isRaining());
+                if (world.isRaining() && world.rand.nextInt(10) == 0) {
+                    world.getWorldInfo().setThundering(true);
+                }
+                break;
+            }
+            // Time
+            case 1 : {
+                world.setWorldTime(world.isDaytime() ? 14000 : 24000);
+                break;
+            }
+            }
+            world.playSoundAtEntity(entity, "thaumcraft:ice", 0.3F, 1.0F + world.rand.nextFloat() * 0.25F);
+            entity.setDead();
+            if (world.isRemote) {
+                for (int i = 0; i < 200; i++) {
+                    spawnParticles(entity, meta, true);
+                }
+            }
+            return false;
+        }
+        if (entity.ticksExisted % 30 == 1) {
+            world.playSoundAtEntity(entity, "thaumcraft:wind", 0.1F, 1.0F + world.rand.nextFloat() * 0.5F);
         }
-        // Time
-        case 1 : {
-            world.setWorldTime(world.isDaytime() ? 14000 : 24000);
-            player.playSound("thaumcraft:wind", 0.3F, 1.0F + world.rand.nextFloat() * 0.5F);
-            player.inventory.decrStackSize(player.inventory.currentItem, 1);
-            return stack;
+        if (world.isRemote) {
+            spawnParticles(entity, meta, false);
         }
+        return false;
+    }
+
+    @SideOnly (Side.CLIENT)
+    private void spawnParticles (final EntityItem entity, final int meta, final boolean death) {
+        final Random rand = entity.worldObj.rand;
+
+        final double theta = Math.random() * Math.PI;
+        final double phi = Math.random() * Math.PI * 2d;
+
+        final double x = Math.cos(phi) * Math.sin(theta) * 0.25d;
+        final double y = Math.sin(phi) * Math.sin(theta) * 0.25d;
+        final double z = Math.cos(theta) * 0.25d;
+
+        final FXSparkle fx = new FXSparkle(entity.worldObj, entity.posX + x, entity.boundingBox.maxY + y, entity.posZ + z,
+                1.75f, meta == 0 ? 7 : 6, death ? 30 + rand.nextInt(5) : 3 + rand.nextInt(2));
+        fx.setGravity(death ? 0f : -0.1f);
+        fx.noClip = true;
+
+        if (death) {
+            fx.motionX = x * 3d;
+            fx.motionY = y * 3d;
+            fx.motionZ = z * 3d;
         }
-        return stack;
+        ParticleEngine.instance.addEffect(entity.worldObj, fx);
     }
 }
diff --git a/src/main/resources/assets/taintedmagic/lang/en_US.lang b/src/main/resources/assets/taintedmagic/lang/en_US.lang
index b594bcac..ccc2c0d7 100644
--- a/src/main/resources/assets/taintedmagic/lang/en_US.lang
+++ b/src/main/resources/assets/taintedmagic/lang/en_US.lang
@@ -263,12 +263,12 @@ tm.text.THAUMICDISASSEMBLER.1=You have constructed a high-tech magical multitool
 #SKYSALT
 tm.name.SKYSALT=Salis Tempestas
 tm.tag.SKYSALT=Susano'o
-tm.text.SKYSALT.1=By combining a Fragment of Creation with some other magical ingredients, you have created a peculiar new type of salis.<BR>When this salis is thrown into the air (via right-click), it instantly interacts with the primal aspects of the atmosphere. If the skies are stormy, they will soon become clear, or if the skies are clear, they will soon become stormy.
+tm.text.SKYSALT.1=By combining a Fragment of Creation with some other magical ingredients, you have created a useful new type of salis.<BR>When thrown into the world, the salis will begin to interact with the worlds creation magics. After a few seconds, the item will dissipate. When the salis dissipates, if the skies are stormy, they will become clear, or if the skies are clear, they will become stormy.
 
 #TIMESALT
 tm.name.TIMESALT=Salis Aevus
 tm.tag.TIMESALT=Amaterasu
-tm.text.TIMESALT.1=By combining a Fragment of Creation with some other magical ingredients, you have created a peculiar new type of salis.<BR>When this salis is thrown into the air (via right-click), it instantly interacts with the primal aspects of the space-time continuum. If it is nighttime, it will instantly become day, or if it is daytime, it will instantly become night.
+tm.text.TIMESALT.1=By combining a Fragment of Creation with some other magical ingredients, you have created a useful new type of salis.<BR>When thrown into the world, the salis will begin to interact with the world's creation magics. After a few seconds, the item will dissipate. When salis dissipates, if it is nighttime, it will become day, or if it is daytime, it will become night.
 
 #VOIDSASH
 tm.name.VOIDSASH=Voidwalker's Sash of Runic Shielding