Lightning Flight

The Lightning Flight is one of the 11 Elemental Flights in Flight Rising.

Its reigning deity is The Stormcatcher, and its members reside in the Shifting Expanse. Lightning dragons' eyes come in shades of cyan. It is the 5th largest flight as of June 29th, 2022.

About[]

The Lightning dragons of the Shifting Expanse are engineers. They prefer to be quick and intuitive, to better harness the power of the tempest under which they make their home. Of all the dragons, Lightning dragons are the most ambitious, changing the world to adapt to them, rather than adapting to the world. Copper wire, tools, and reactors are their favored treasures.

Region[]

The Lightning Flight is centralized in the Shifting Expanse. The Expanse is bordered by the Fire, Light, and Water Flight territories.

Two associated locations—Thunderhead Savanna and Golem Workshop—can be visited in the Coliseum.

Region Image	Description
^{Highland Scrub}	An arid stretch of land that can be considered the region's most "docile" area. Low shrubbery clings to life in a place where moisture is precious, and hundreds of species of lizard and carrion bird clamor for supremacy in the wind and heat. Cactus plants provide well-wandering dragons with water enough to find the next shady spot.
^{The Source}	Constructed directly on the site of the now-decommissioned Stormcatch Sanctum, the power cells of this colossal reactor thrum with immense amounts of electric energy. Torrents of lightning magic pour from the leyline intersection below the imposing structure, a rich resource of usable power that surges along the various wires and conduits that make up the infrastructure of the region.
^{Carrion Canyon}	On the edge of a crackling thunderstorm, this great canyon carves the region in two, providing a natural defense for the clans that live among the mesas to the east. This large divide is nearly devoid of life, with only the bones and corpses of creatures long dead to remind travelers that the cross is plenty dangerous.
^{Wiretangle Walk}	Snaking their way amidst the great desert plateaus of the Lightning Farm hang countless conductive cables. This chaotic tangle of wires carries power between storm-charged generators and the various machines and devices of the region. The denizens of this copper jungle defy order and safety standards in favor of efficiency and throughput. Any visitor to the region should take extra caution where they step.
^{The Lightning Farm}	An impressive array of rods and spires, thrust into the static-charged, superheated air. Atop these flats, lightning strikes these coils thousands of times an hour, providing energy to machines unseen. Hundreds of cables drape from mesa to mesa, like a vibrant, deadly spiderweb of concentrated energy.
^{Charged Barrens}	This high voltage heartland is the natural expulsion point for excess energy generated on the industrious coastline. Arcs of angry electricity careen through the rolling dunes. Travel through this barren desert is deadly for the unprepared, and only the hardiest and most ingenuitive nomads in the realm choose to make their homes here.
^{Tempest Spire}	A large, central tower scraping the bottom of the stormclouds that scream and roar overhead. The air is deadly up here, torrents of powerful lightning clapping the metallic framework that holds this feat of technology together. It is from this conductor that the Stormcatcher bellows instructions to his employees below.
^{Turrets of Goldensparc}	Set atop an island plateau, these gleaming towers represent the lightning flight's breakneck race to stay on the cutting edge of technology. An array of mega-factories and elite high-rises encircle its perch like a brilliant crown, broadcasting the flight's utmost superiority to all who step within its walls. Despite this ostentatious display, Goldensparc generates almost no power of its own, relying instead upon a steady stream of energy directly from the Source.

Items[]

Familiars[]

Familiars that are directly related to the flight by their description and/or elemental affinity in the Coliseum.

Notable Flora and Fauna[]

Food items with descriptions that clearly link them to the flight.

Icon	Name	Description
	Charged Duneberry	This berry glows brightest—and tastes best—just after a storm.
	High-Voltage Almonds	It just seems like a really bad idea to try and eat these, but don't let common sense stop you.
	Livewire Endlers	Groups of these electro-conducive fish are routinely kept in glass jugs. Their internal glow and highly-reflective scales mixed with the refractory qualities of the water make for an amazing light show.
	Manyleaves	This lightning-resistant aloe plant clings to the highest points of the skyscraping escarpments ringing the Thunderhead Savanna. It gives the mouth a slight tingle when consumed.
	Static Charged Lemming	Most active during storms, the Static-Charged Lemming can deal a nasty shock to predators.
	Thunder Scarab	Found in the tallest trees, this scarab can survive and store energy from direct lightning strikes.

Apparel[]

Apparel items that are directly related to the flight by their description and/or appearance.

Icon	Name	Description
	Electricians Emblem	A glowing lightning rune; the sign of a true magical adept.
	Electricians Armband	A teal jeweled armband, commonly worn by denizens of the Shifting Expanse.
	Electricians Power Pack	A copper-plated glass tube preserving a diabolical energy source. The wearer is prone to static shock.
	Electrified Sash	A ceremonial sash gifted to those who have brought honor to the Shifting Expanse.
	Golem Gauntlet	A copper-plated golem control gauntlet.
	Electrician's Crown	A glorious crown awarded to dragons who have shown good leadership while visiting the Shifting Expanse.
	Mesa Mechanojets	A pair of electro-charged coppercoil class 5 mechanojets.
	Surgestream Coat	This coat is well insulated against electricity. A pity the same cannot be said for the live wires on the outside.
	Highland Scavenger	Protection against the heat, sand, and electric storms of the Shifting Expanse.
	Voltaic Halo	Encircling the head, this halo of pure electricity is the magical sign of a powerful individual.
	Voltaic Stormclaws	Designed specifically for engineers, these sharp implements turn the wearer into a live circuit, allowing energy to course from one end of the dragon to the other. Careful who you touch!
	Standard of the Stormcatcher	The energized warriors of the Lightning flight bear their colors proudly on the battlefield. This charged standard inspires all who see it flying proudly.
	Thundercrack Cogspanner	Big machines require big tools. Get back to work!
	Voltvolley Implements	As the steady march of technology makes its way through the history of the realm, dragons on the cutting edge are eager to show off their creative inventions. Some have practical uses and some just look really cool.
	Lightning's Charm	Born by those blessed by the Stormcatcher.
	Trailing Storm	Portable gloom and the ability to give your friends a static shock!
	Lightning Aura	Crackling sparks of lightning dance around the wearer.
	Powered Implants	These implants enable the user to sense minute positive and negative charges. Users are advised to stay away from magnets.
	Stormsilk	Electricity crackles beneath its layers.
	Timekeeper	No one's time is more valuable than your own; keep it close!
	Lightning Sword	Lightning's blade protects all visitors to Thundercrack Carnivale.
	Fusion Stormsnips	Generating your own power for fun and profit.
	Sanddune Rags	Scavenged clothing may sometimes be all that's available. Make do.
	Trailing Tempest	A portable extreme weather event.
	Duskfall Scavenger	Shrouded against the brilliance that is pilfered.
	Lightning Tome	A durable leather tome filled with ancient knowledge of the Lightning Flight.

Miscellaneous[]

Other items that are directly related to the flight by their description and/or appearance.

Icon	Name	Description
	Lightning Runestone	An ancient stone bearing the ancestral rune of the Stormcatcher. Such a find should be kept as a prized possession.
	Charged Sprocket	An electrified piece of some nefarious contraption. This can be traded at the Festive Favors shop during the Thundercrack Carnivale.
	Lightning Holiday Chests	This chest hums with potential. When handled, a small arc of energy crackles, and the chest goes silent.
	Unhatched Lightning Egg	A super-charged glassy egg with a flashing baby dragon inside. The egg is hard to look at for long periods of time, but quite the conversation topic.
	Charged Stormcatcher Sackdoll	A crudely-fashioned stuffed doll that resembles the Stormcatcher. It is pieced together with squares of fleece and is giving you quite the case of static shock.
	Stormcatcher Scrap Metal Welding	An imposing metal sculpture designed to look like the Stormcatcher. It looks like it was hastily constructed under an imposed time limit.
	Vista: Thundercrack Carnivale	Released during the 2016 Thundercrack Carnivale.
	Vista: Stormcatcher	Released during the 2017 Thundercrack Carnivale.
	Vista: Ridgeback Dragons	Features the Lightning Flight's native breed, the Ridgeback Dragon, on a Carrion Canyon backdrop.
	Vista: Thunderhead Savanna	Pictures the Thunderhead Savanna.
	Vista: Golem Workshop	Pictures the Golem Workshop.
	Scene: Stormcatcher's Domain	Pictures the Lightning Farm.
	Scene: Golem Workshop	Pictures the Golem Workshop.
	Scene: Thunderhead Savanna	Pictures the Thunderhead Savanna.
	Bunny Ear Cactus	Easy to cultivate in the Shifting Expanse.
	Charged Rhinohide	Before this hide can be tanned and worked into armor, its perpetual electric charge must be forcefully neutralized in some way.
	Charged Tungsten	A popular material in bulbs and superalloys. Lightning dragons harvest the stuff like it's going out of style.
	Copper Spring	Both flexible and conductive.
	Coppercoil Segment	This appendage will twitch uncontrollably around lightning dragons.
	Magnetite	The engineers of Tempest Spire loathe this mineral.
	Pale Lightning Glass	Small caches of this mineraloid often form in the sand below lightning eggs in the Shifting Expanse, forcing parents to routinely clean their nests.
	Prehnite	This foggy green crystal is often used in trading and bartering among harpy beastclans. It has even been adopted as a currency by some dragon clans in the Shifting Expanse!
	Speckled Savanna Pelt	Once thought to be a natural pattern, it has been discovered that the spots along the hide of this type of ampelope are a residual discoloration caused by small arcs of electrical energy connecting different hairs.
	Static-Charged Tail Poof	Soft and zappy!
	Vibrant Savanna Pelt	Rubbing your claws on a woven rug ain't got nothin' on the shock you'll get from this charged pelt.

Powers and Abilities[]

Lightning dragons wield paralyzing electricity. Lightning deals increased damage to Ice, Light, and Water, and is weak to Arcane, Earth, and Wind.

Lightning-specific Battle Stones[]

Icon	Name	Description
	Thunder Slash	An electrifying slash with paralyzing force. Deals close-combat Lightning damage to one target. May only be used by Lightning dragons.
	Shock Bolt	A focused bolt of electric energy. Deals Lightning damage to one target. May only be used by Lightning dragons.
	Shock	Shocks the enemy with electricity. Has a chance to apply Paralysis (the target has a chance to be prohibited from using abilities). May only be used by Lightning dragons.
	Charged Acuity Fragment	When assigned, this fragment empowers one Lightning dragon with +2 Intellect.
	Charged Might Fragment	When assigned, this fragment empowers one Lightning dragon with +2 Strength.

Gameplay[]

Eyes[]

Native Dragon Breeds[]

Currently, the Ridgeback is the only modern breed native to the Shifting Expanse, and Sandsurge the resident ancient breed. Ridgebacks have no specific subregion of origin, and Sandsurges come from the Charged Barrens.

Eggs & Nest[]

"A super-charged glassy egg with a flashing baby dragon inside. The egg is hard to look at for long periods of time, but quite the conversation topic." - Unhatched Lightning Egg

Lightning eggs are bright and electrified. They're kept inside a nest of cables, fenced in with charged copper lightning rods.

Page Background[]

The default Lightning Flight background is of the Highland Scrub and features a thunderstorm rolling into a blue sandstone desert dotted with shrubs, cacti, and small trees. Various lightning rods are placed around to catch the lightning from the storm, with wires to take the electricity elsewhere.

Thundercrack Carnivale[]

The Thundercrack Carnivale is the elemental holiday of the Lightning Flight. It takes place during the last week of July.

Image Gallery[]

Source[]

https://www1.flightrising.com/wiki/world-map

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