A tragic defeat was not enough to eradicate the fierce and formidable Banescale, the ancient forward warriors of the Flamecaller. A mighty sacrifice, buried deep and forgotten by history, has paid off. A new dragon breed rises.
We’re excited to announce that the next addition to our ancient breeds system, the Banescale, have now been launched. Ancient Breeds are a way for the Flight Rising team to release more regular dragon content, with a few restrictions to make that possible. You can read about the ancient breed system in our Developer Update on the subject.
Banescale
In a long-forgotten battle between the Flamecaller and Icewarden, the mighty Banescale paid a devastating price for their aggressive siege on the Southern Icefield, which in the ancient era had been extending its enormous landmass to threaten the continent. Thought to be eradicated, they were long forgotten, until recent events resurrected their final clutch.
The Banescale rejoin dragonkind through their young, hatched from the nurturing warmth of new lava flows created during the events of Bounty of the Elements.
You can read more about the revival of the Banescale in our short story, Born in Fire and Flame, and gain some knowledge of their characteristics in the Encyclopedia.
Unhatched Banescale Eggs
To celebrate the debut of the Banescale breed, all active players can, at this moment, visit Galore’s Glorious Gifts and pick up two (2) free Clanbound Unhatched Banescale Eggs to welcome the long-hidden creatures into their lairs!
You will have until Monday, December 16th @ 10:30 server time to claim your gifts.
If you’re looking to change more of your dragons into Banescale, breed change scrolls will be overstocking in the Treasure Marketplace for this next week and at regular amounts thereafter.
Banescale Genes: Unique & Parallel
It wouldn't be an Ancient Breed release without an impressive slate of unique and parallel genes!
Unique Genes
You can pick up the following unique Banescale genes in the Treasure & Gem Marketplace:
You can create the following unique Banescale genes using Baldwin’s Bubbling Brew:
You can find the following unique Banescale genes by battling monsters in the Coliseum:
You can find the following unique Banescale genes by trading items at Swipp's Swap Stand:
Parallel Genes
In addition to the unique genes above, Banescale can also exhibit parallel genes that resemble those found in modern dragons. These genes will be available through the same type of gameplay that their identical counterparts are. The parallel genes releasing today are:
[item=secondary banescale gene: alloy
Banescale Forum Vista
You can show off your newfound Banescale hype by sporting the following forum vista, now available in the Treasure Marketplace:
New Emojis
A set of adorable Banescale emojis are now available!
Upcoming Events
Hold up, there! This December is just getting started.
December 12 - 16
Flight Rising's annual fish-themed "micro-holiday", Frigidfin Expedition, is just around the corner. As with last year's version, all Coliseum monsters will grant 50% bonus XP as well as have a chance to drop additional fish food items, so it's an excellent time to level up your dragons and stock up on food!
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December 22 - January 5
The mischievous Nocturne dragons return for their annual fortnight of mayhem. Strange and whimsical creatures and items will start appearing all over Sornieth. Get your hands on apparel, vistas, and familiars specifically unique to this event!
It's also the only part of the year where you can obtain Breed Change: Nocturne and Unhatched Nocturne Egg!