Flight Rising Discussion

Yes I know, Plague is a very good assumption for a two-headed possibly fused dragon. In fact my favorite theory I've seen is that it'll be based off of rat kings... But it's my second guess, because you know what other flight is known for strange, mutated looking beasts? Arcane! You know what flight has the deity with extra limbs? Arcane! [color=#e649d1]Some more things to consider, and bear with me because a lot of these are loose interpretations:[/color] - Forbidden Portal has a handful of monsters that fit this aesthetic. - Remember the rat king thing I mentioned? Yeah I still think it's a plague thing, but interestingly enough, the coliseum enemy associated with it is actually an [b]Arcane[/b] elemental...hmmm... [gamedb monster=399] [item=Ghostly Rat Lord] [img]https://www1.flightrising.com/static/cms/familiar/art/25777.png[/img] (The darker, red-eyed counterpart is Neutral but probably would've been changed to Plague for balancing reasons) - Arcanist wants to understand those cosmic horrors leaking out through the forbidden portal, and is not afraid to pursue the truth whatever that may entail. Experimentation, maybe? - Arcanist is the youngest deity and his inexperience may lead to some...less practical dragon creations in terms of physical form. - Speaking of practicality, the Plaguebringer has a more pragmatic approach to the world. It's all about evolution and survival of the fittest with her, so why would she willingly create a child that can't eat or move efficiently with its weak wings and an extra mouth to feed? [color=#b00006]Why Plague is still a good (and maybe better) guess:[/color] - It's been said that the Plaguebringer releases [i]experimental[/i] strains of calamity. - You can interpret the reasoning for the 2 heads a different way. Perhaps they're actually more efficient. Or they're actually harder for the dragon to deal with but she wanted to pose them a challenge through constant rivalry. - They just look plague. These skinny dudes they resemble are plague themed too [item=Bone Fiend]. Like I said, [item=Rat King] was also probably meant to be plague. Just look how red its eyes are. Spooky. - Speaking of their looks, one of them seems to have a beak. Mirrors also have beaks. And sharp talons. Both of these are features that vultures use to help them scavenge. I also wonder why the horns visibly stick out on one head but not the other. Something very interesting is going to come out from this. By the way, if it's Plague, it can't--or rather shouldn't--be a zombie/mini Luminax because Plaguebringer doesn't vibe with that.

Good points! Arcane is definitely my next guess after plague, though the lightning Frankenstein theory is fun to think to think about too. If it does end up being Arcane, I will be [i]delighted[/i]! [emoji=arcane rune size=1]

[quote name="MediP" date="2021-07-30 15:16:51" ] Good points! Arcane is definitely my next guess after plague, though the lightning Frankenstein theory is fun to think to think about too. If it does end up being Arcane, I will be [i]delighted[/i]! [emoji=arcane rune size=1] [/quote] Yeah when I was thinking about how it could be an experiment, I remembered Lightning flight. If I have any more points to back it up I'll add it to the OP because the Frankenstein definitely is fun to think about.

an Arcane ancient is also a nice thought, as they can get really weird.
bet Shardflank would work well then, for looking like those crystal spires the land has.

i think i'm leaning more towards arcane myself at this point than plague. it just seems like something as strange as this would come from the portal.

good observation!! well which ever flight it's from, plague or arcane, im still super excited we'll be getting a new ancient!

I think arcane is super strong, actually! the ancients have been doing somewhat of a throughline for plot lately, they keep appearing to combat new dangers and the NEWEST danger is the portal. we know the portal is known to the ancient dragons because the veilspuns appeared in part to reprimand the modern breeds for being fool enough to reopen it. it would logically follow if the next thing thats encountered is a creature formed in the original creation of the portal [emoji=obelisk winking size=1] in addition, plaguemama is famously free of any fur or feathers, as are her modern children, so having such a fluffy dragon as her ancient is a bit weird (not impossible tho, maybe she tried that lifestyle and it didnt work out). plus, arcane has PRECEDENT for being feathery monstrosites when they get Too Exposed to pure energy, lest we forget feathery fallout.

[quote name="RheoTastic" date="2021-07-30 15:38:42" ] I think arcane is super strong, actually! the ancients have been doing somewhat of a throughline for plot lately, they keep appearing to combat new dangers and the NEWEST danger is the portal. we know the portal is known to the ancient dragons because the veilspuns appeared in part to reprimand the modern breeds for being fool enough to reopen it. it would logically follow if the next thing thats encountered is a creature formed in the original creation of the portal [emoji=obelisk winking size=1] in addition, plaguemama is famously free of any fur or feathers, as are her modern children, so having such a fluffy dragon as her ancient is a bit weird (not impossible tho, maybe she tried that lifestyle and it didnt work out). plus, arcane has PRECEDENT for being feathery monstrosites when they get Too Exposed to pure energy, lest we forget feathery fallout. [/quote] OOhh, you're right! I forgot about a portal being referenced in the BoTE. Really excited what story will come out with this next dragon, whatever flight it may be.

i thought the portal that the Veilspun were reference to was the one in the Shadow story though? as it goes directly into Light where the emperor is rampaging. edit found it, but was ninja'd XD [quote name="Aequorin" date="2020-11-12 16:39:15" ] The portal the Veilspun refers to is the one Umbrann inadvertently fixed in Kindred Crossing. [/quote]

[quote name="Luce" date="2021-07-30 15:42:43" ] [quote name="RheoTastic" date="2021-07-30 15:38:42" ] I think arcane is super strong, actually! the ancients have been doing somewhat of a throughline for plot lately, they keep appearing to combat new dangers and the NEWEST danger is the portal. we know the portal is known to the ancient dragons because the veilspuns appeared in part to reprimand the modern breeds for being fool enough to reopen it. it would logically follow if the next thing thats encountered is a creature formed in the original creation of the portal [emoji=obelisk winking size=1] in addition, plaguemama is famously free of any fur or feathers, as are her modern children, so having such a fluffy dragon as her ancient is a bit weird (not impossible tho, maybe she tried that lifestyle and it didnt work out). plus, arcane has PRECEDENT for being feathery monstrosites when they get Too Exposed to pure energy, lest we forget feathery fallout. [/quote] OOhh, you're right! I forgot about a portal being referenced in the BoTE. Really excited what story will come out with this next dragon, whatever flight it may be. [/quote] It was specifically the Sunportal they were referencing…though it’s not out of the question they knew of the Forbidden Portal too.