K - L
Kugelblitz
Light Variant
Lightning Variant
Breeds: Coatl, Imperial, Pearlcatcher, Ridgeback, Skydancer
Light Variant
Must have Light eyes
Primary Colour: Lemon - Ivory
Secondary Colour: Caribbean - Aqua
Tertiary Colour: Coal - Shadow
Lightning Variant
Must have Lightning eyes
Primary Colour: Caribbean - Aqua
Secondary Colour: Lemon - Ivory
Tertiary Colour: Coal - Shadow
Primary Gene: Cherub
Secondary Gene: Current
Tertiary Gene: Underbelly
Lore: There is a looming thunderstorm ahead. The clash of Light vs Lightning in the Science! Alliance (DomBusters) in October can produce unpredictable results. Perhaps it will help both flights understand dominance better and bust some myths about it, but their battle itself creates more myths and surprises. Kugelblitzes are so rare that they are sometimes seen as a myth. Can Light and Lightning converge? Flashes of light and lightning happen so intensely at different intervals that sometimes an aftershock remains and a luminous sphere lingers before exploding in a brilliant flash of light and energy. This has piqued the interest of some of Light’s scholars and Lightning’s researchers, who have decided to study this phenomena a bit more.
True enough, Kugelblitzes (Kugels) are beings of light and lightning. They come to life from the intense amounts of light and energy from the combined push of both flights. Kugels are rare and difficult to find as they are extremely fast and agile, darting from one place to another and only leaving a blur of light or electricity behind. Their colouration differs from which flight they are born from; a light variant has more concentration of light energy and has a yellow sheen to it, whereas a lightning Kugel lights up with blue electrical energy. Both are equally capable and comfortable in living in another flight’s territory.
Kugels are naturally prideful. They declare their power by the dragon who has the highest concentration of energy, be it light or lightning. This usually means a fight to the death, especially between males competing for females. Personality traits differ from variants; a light variant is more honourable and loves to battle (coli), whereas the lightning variant prefers to innovate and win by wits and thinking alone.
Note: this entry won first place in the Light + Lightning subspecies collaboration, commemorating the Science Alliance
Creator: Dessy
Lichtenberg
Breed: Ridgeback
Primary Colour: Black, Midnight, Obsidian
Secondary Colour: Aqua
Tertiary Colour: Aqua
Primary Gene: Iridescent
Secondary Gene: Toxin
Tertiary Gene: Circuit, Glimmer
Lore: Lichtenberg dragons are wild and unpredictable in their movements. Like a storm, they are swift and harsh in their judgements, and will strike their targets with utmost accuracy. This makes them formidable hunters and fighters, and they often strike most frequently above the spires, during the loudest of Stormcatchers’ bellows. It is said amongst lairs near the Tempest Spire where sightings are most common, that the strikes of Lichtenberg Ridgebacks increase in frequency and ferocity during the time that their spines molt.
The Molt is the shedding of spines that all ridgebacks go through, and it is a natural occurance which gives the breed a reputation for being short tempered and irritable. However with the already 'short fused' Lichtenbergs, the molt is truly a time to mark down for others to know when not to approach a dragon, as no thought is spared to controlling their tempers.
Lichtenberg dragons are not known for being merciful. Due to their infamy gained by rumours of their speed and general unpredictability, they have also been nicknamed “Cruel Strikers”. They show no remorse in what they strike, whether this is an object, patch of land, food or even another dragon that has strayed close to the land they call home. They are also highly territorial, and again, during The Molt it is extremely difficult for a Lichtenberg to tell friend from foe- the phrase “let sleeping dragons lie” has an all new meaning when it comes to these storm like dragons.
Rarely, a Lichtenberg is seen amongst the spires with a glimmering belly, as though the storm's energy is physically within the dragon. Not much is known of these storm bellied Lichtenbergs, and they are indeed very rare.
Creator: Jotunheiney
Other: This subspecies must have Lightning eyes.
Lightning Strike
Breed: Currently Undefined
Primary Colour: Obsidian
Secondary Colour: Obsidian
Tertiary Colour: Aqua, Yellow Range (Lemon - Gold?)
Primary Gene: Currently Undefined (Basic?)
Secondary Gene: Currently Undefined (Basic?)
Tertiary Gene: Crackle
Lore: The Lightning Strike are offspring of the fiercest warriors known to the shifting expanse: the Blitzkrieg. While similar in appearance, the most notable difference is their smooth hide. These dragons, unlike their parents, spend minimal amounts of time on the battle field and garner few scars as a result.
Known for their speed and strength, Lightning Strikes often descend from on high in the midst of battle, streaking towards the ground and striking in a matter of seconds before disappearing. Although they are known for their might, endurance is their greatest weakness. These dragons are often tasked with striking at enemy commanders. In a flash they appear on the battle field, striking once before retreating for the remainder of the battle.
While it is uncommon for Lightning Strikes to work in teams, on rare occasions they descend in great numbers and devastate their opponents. These lightning storms are known for striking fear in the hearts of dragons across Sornieth.
Off the battle field, these dragons often act as personal messengers to Stromcatcher, frequently visiting the Tempest Spire. Their speed and startling accuracy also makes them adept at carrying messages to other flights. While their reputation and brash nature prevents them from interacting directly with dragons outside their clans, they are often seen as flashes of light traveling between clouds at night, sending messages by way of Morse code.
Creator: Kururin, NamedDame
Other: This subspecies must have Lightning eyes.
Live Wire
Breed: Any
Primary Colour: Obsidian
Secondary Colour: Splash
Tertiary Colour: Navy - Teal
Primary Gene: Crystal
Secondary Gene: Facet
Tertiary Gene: Basic, Gembond, Spines
Lore: These dragons are generally upbeat and full of energy. They do anything they can to be closer to electricity. When they get struck by lightning, they are empowered with even more energy then they had before, and a beautiful display of the lightning shows through their body, and mostly their wings. It's as if there was a lightning storm going on within their own body. After they've been struck by lightning their gembond captures some of the energy and begins to glow for hours, or days depending on how much energy the dragon uses. They collect charged tungsten like it's the most valuable thing in the world, and they use this as a form of dominance. Whoever has more charged tungsten is placed at a higher rank, and they use it to decorate their personal lairs.
Creator: Defiance, Heeroku
Other: This subspecies must have Lightning eyes.