Shadow Flight

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

Its reigning deity is The Shadowbinder, and its members reside in the Tangled Wood. Shadow dragons' eyes come in shades of purple. It is the largest flight as of June 29th, 2022.

About[]

The Shadow dragons of the Tangled Wood are tricksters. They prefer to be capricious and fickle, like the flickering shadows they manipulate. Of all the dragons, Shadow dragons are the most enthralled by games, and delight most in winning—even if it means doing so underhandedly. Game boards, tokens, and pieces are their favored treasures.

Region[]

The Shadow Flight is centralized in the Tangled Wood. The Wood is bordered by the Earth, Light, Nature, Plague, and Water Flight territories.

Region Image	Description
^{Driftwood Drag}	Hollow, rotted logs line the banks of the river delta, the silty flow impeded further by haphazard dams of wood, bark, and leaf-litter stuck together. The fertile lands and abundance of food to be found in the region attract all manner of local wildlife, and dragons are no exception. Roosts are routinely built using the natural dams, expanding heavily into above-ground draconic habitats.
^{Dusk Sanctum}	An ancient magical apparatus built to monitor the ley energies flowing throughout the Tangled Wood. The Dusk Sanctum provides invaluable analysis on the strength of latent shadow magic and relays it directly to the Oculus of the Eleven, where it is monitored and researched by skilled magisters and scholars.
^{Wispwillow Grove}	If any part of this darkened land can be called beautiful, it is the grove. All manner of giant glowing fungi dot the terrain, providing the only light that does not fight its way through the murk that hangs above. Among these mushrooms, trickster dragons chase firebugs and faeries, content to capture some for the eerie lanterns that illuminate their hovels and caves.
^{Thorndark Altar}	This foreboding amphitheater was used for centuries' worth of shadow clan rituals; zealots sacrificed many of their treasures and belongings to the impenetrably stygian pool at its heart. Currently, the altar has taken on a new purpose as a fixture for the stone arch that now stands in the depression once filled by shadowy pools.
^{Foxfire Bramble}	The gnarled, twisting shapes of the Foxfire Bramble are sinister against the moonlight, and provide excellent defense to the clans that have painstakingly dug themselves hearths within. Beneath the crushing, thorny knots are some of the darkest places in the realm, and it is nearly impossible for even nocturnal creatures to see more than a few feet in front of them.
^Sunportal	The enduring stone arch of the Sunportal was once submerged beneath the shadowy pools in the center of the Thorndark Altar, hidden and forgotten. Having been reactivated thanks to a magical keystone, its true purpose was revealed as a transfer device to and from the Tangled Wood reconnecting it to its sister arch, the Moonportal, which resides in the daykissed meadows of the Sunbeam Ruins. Many shadow clans have taken an interest in watching the Sunportal and guarding against any who would pass through its arch.
^{Forum of the Obscured Crescent}	A dirtied, muddied hovel, deliberately piled with debris from all the surrounding areas. It existed before the land was enveloped in shadow, constructed by an ancient civilization who, perhaps aware of its nature as a potent weapon against deception, built an open air temple around the pool. The Shadowbinder now claims the Forum as her fortress, fouling the pool with spoils and junk, rendering it useless as a clairvoyant tool.
^{Murkbarrow Close}	Nestled in the hollowed trunk of an ancient, colossal pine, Murkbarrow Close is a hive of shadowed activity. Tightly-packed hovels and shacks are crammed together in the perpetual shade cast by the corpse of the old tree. The only vestiges of light come from lanterns that glow turquoise and purple dotting the narrow alleyways. To the casual onlooker, the crowded abodes almost look empty, until the glowing eyes of the hermits who inhabit them blink on and off from the shadows.

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
	Cattail	These invasive plants must be constantly removed to preserve swamps and bogs that border the Tangled Wood and the Scarred Wasteland. Thankfully, they are high in nutrients.
	Dark Creeper	The rustling of this ivy, which grows only at night, can be quite unnerving in the dark.
	Dusk Jadevine	This species of Jadevine appears shriveled during the day, and opens during the evening to absorb moisture.
	Duskrat	The days are much too bright for the Duskrat, thus they only come out at night.
	Moor Thistle	Millions of moor thistle cover the lowland valleys of the Tangled Wood. Coupled with the indigenous brambles, they provide excellent protection for dragon caves.
	Subterranean Clover	This clover grows only in absolute darkness. It shrivels quickly when exposed to sunlight.
	Umbra Parthenium	A night-blooming plant, Umbra Parthenium is irresistible to herbivorous dragons.

Apparel[]

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

Icon	Name	Description
	Shady Emblem	A glowing shadow rune; the sign of a true magical adept.
	Shady Armband	A dark jeweled armband, commonly worn by denizens of the Tangled Wood.
	Tricktrouper Crown	A flimsy carnival crown of pale purples, accompanied by a mysterious (and ridiculous) neckpiece.
	Shady Sash	A ceremonial sash gifted to those who have brought honor to the Tangled Wood.
	Moonglow Thorns	Those who pass through the Tangled Wood uninvited may return adorned in brambles. A sign of displeasure or a sign of favor?
	Shady Crown	A glorious crown awarded to dragons who have shown good leadership while visiting the Tangled Wood.
	Gloomwillow Guide	Through the oppressive murk, you notice a faint, dancing light. Do you follow?
	Trickster's Magic Cards	In the right claws, a mesmerizing deck of cards. The wielder always seems to know just which one you chose!
	Bramble Mantle	A mantle as thorny as the dragon that wears it.
	Murkmirth Halo	Encircling the head, this halo of shadowy brambles is the magical sign of a powerful individual.
	Murkmirth Tailcoat	Beneath the canopies of gloomy copses, tricksters hawk, busk, and jape. Be wary of those who dress to impress!
	Standard of the Shadowbinder	The deft stalkers of the Shadow flight bear their colors proudly on the battlefield. This shadowed standard inspires all who see it flying proudly.
	Shadowstrike	This mantle of living shadow is bestowed only upon the Shadow flight's best warriors and closest allies.
	Void's Grasp	Shadows encircle the bearer of this sigil, though whether they do so to protect or harm is a matter of intent.
	Shadow's Charm	Born by those blessed by the Shadowbinder.
	Marshlurker's Drape	Wear a fancy cape! Leave your clan! Live in a bog! Perfection!
	Darkfaerie Wings	Fragile wings spun of mist and darkness.
	Mistlurker's Garb	Frayed decorations side-by-side with jewelry that makes no sound.
	Will o' the Wisp	A chilling collection of ghastly lights that hover around travelers that make wrong turns in the Tangled Wood...
	Midnight Cape	This voluminous cape allows the wearer to see in the dark.
	Mysterious Cowl	The stranger inside this cowl keeps their head down, their features obscured by shadow.
	Shadow Tome	A durable leather tome filled with ancient knowledge of the Shadow Flight.
	Sinister Hood	A shrouded presence stalks the shadows.
	Twilight Cape	This voluminous cape makes it difficult to see the wearer.
	Unearthly Onyx Nightshroud	To don a nightshroud is to commit to a life of sneaking and trickery.

Miscellaneous[]

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

Icon	Name	Description
	Shadow Runestone	An ancient stone bearing the ancestral rune of the Shadowbinder. Such a find should be kept as a prized possession.
	Shimmering Pinecone	A luminescent pinecone, glittering with moon dust. This can be traded at the Festive Favors shop during the Trickmurk Circus.
	Shadow Holiday Chests	This box is surrounded by a clinging, mysterious mist. As you approach, the lock begins to glow and the mist dissipates.
	Unhatched Shadow Egg	A murky, swampy egg that is pulsating with a strange purple glow. The egg feels as though it might just be full of fluid, but now and again, a dark form can be seen moving within.
	Faded Shadowbinder Effigy	A crudely-fashioned stuffed doll that resembles the Shadowbinder. It is made of dark velvet and has a musty odor to it.
	Shadowbinder Onyx Idol	A razor-sharp onyx idol fashioned to resemble the Shadowbinder. The chiseled surface appears to completely absorb and obscure light.
	Vista: Trickmurk Circus	Released during the 2017 Trickmurk Circus.
	Vista: Shadowbinder	Released during the 2018 Trickmurk Circus.
	Vista: Nocturne Dragons	Features the Shadow Flight's native modern breed, the Nocturne Dragon, on a Driftwood Drag backdrop.
	Vista: Veilspun Dragons	Features the Shadow Flight's native ancient breed, the Veilspun Dragon, on a Tangled Wood backdrop.
	Vista: Foxfire Grove	Features a grove of foxfire.
	Scene: Shadowbinder's Domain	Pictures the Forum of the Obscured Crescent.
	Scene: Foxfire Grove	Pictures a grove of foxfire.
	Maple Leaf	Many dragons believe that whispering a secret into a leaf and releasing it at night will curry favor with the Shadowbinder.
	Mushroom Necklace	Craft night must have been held in Wispwillow Grove this week...
	Potted Deepmine Fungi	A favored sign or distance marker used by clans living in the undersea cave networks that connect the Tangled Wood and Dragonhome.
	Shadowbinder's Tears	Named for their supposed resemblance to the darkened sludge that is said to drip from the shadow god's eyes, these structures are surprisingly robust; if chipped off, they can be used as chisels or nails.

Powers and Abilities[]

Shadow dragons wield gloomy waves of darkness. Shadow deals increased damage to Fire, Ice, and Wind, and is weak to Arcane, Light, and Plague.

Shadow-specific Battle Stones[]

Icon	Name	Description
	Mist Slash	A seething slash of dark energy. Deals physical Shadow damage to one target. May only be used by Shadow dragons.
	Dark Bolt	A frightening bolt of dark energy. Deals Shadow damage to one target. May only be used by Shadow dragons.
	Shroud	Envelops the enemy in a dark mist. Has a chance to apply Blind (decreases the target's accuracy). May only be used by Shadow dragons.
	Dark Acuity Fragment	When assigned, this fragment empowers one Shadow dragon with +2 Intellect.
	Dark Might Fragment	When assigned, this fragment empowers one Shadow dragon with +2 Strength.

Gameplay[]

Eyes[]

Native Dragon Breeds[]

Currently, Nocturnes are the only modern breed native to the Tangled Wood, and Veilspun the resident ancient breed. Nocturnes have no specific subregion of origin, while Veilspun originate from the Wispwillow Grove subregion.

Eggs & Nest[]

"A murky, swampy egg that is pulsating with a strange purple glow. The egg feels as though it might just be full of fluid, but now and again, a dark form can be seen moving within." - Unhatched Shadow Egg

Shadow eggs are silver-black and covered in glowing foxfire sacs. They're nested inside a hollowed tree trunk, surrounded by cattails and bioluminescent fungi.

Page Background[]

The default Shadow Flight background is of the Driftwood Drag and features a marshy landscape of cattails and hollowed logs dotted with glowing fungi. An ornate, mossy stone archway stands alone near ruined stonework and purple willow trees.

Trickmurk Circus[]

The Trickmurk Circus is the elemental holiday of the Shadow Flight. It takes place during the last week of February.

Image Gallery[]

Source[]

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

Elemental Flights
Arcane Flight Earth Flight Fire Flight Ice Flight Light Flight Lightning Flight Nature Flight Plague Flight Shadow Flight Water Flight Wind Flight