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Dragonlord's Faithful · Wielders of Ancient Lightning
Dragon Cult · Ancient Dragon Knights
The Dragon Cult was an order within the Golden Order that venerated the Ancient Dragons and wielded their lightning, distinct from the draconic incantations of the Church of Dragon Communion. The Dragon Cult Prayerbook specifies that "these knights who served the Dragonlord" used lightning as a divine weapon, and their incantations (Lightning Spear, Honed Bolt, Lansseax's Glaive, Ancient Dragons' Lightning Strike) are of Ancient Dragon lineage rather than golden grace. The Dragonlord they served was Placidusax, the pre-Erdtree Elden Lord who waited in Farum Azula. Lansseax, the Ancient Dragon whose glaive is an incantation, was one of the last surviving members of Placidusax's court and appears twice in Farum Azula as a massive cruciform lightning dragon. The Dragon Cult eventually became absorbed into the structure of the Golden Order, evidenced by the Dragon Cult Prayerbook being found near Leyndell's Divine Tower and Farum Azula, but retained its distinct lightning tradition. The Ancient Dragon Knight Kristoff is a named member who can be summoned against the Elden Beast, representing the order's ancient opposition to the current cosmic arrangement.
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Lightning SpearOne of the incantations of the capital's ancient dragon cult. Summons a lightning spear and hurls it before the caster. Charging causes a lightning bolt to strike the point of impact. Long ago, Godwyn the Golden defeated the ancient dragon Fortissax, and befriended his fallen foe—an event that gave rise to the ancient dragon cult in the capital.
Ancient Dragons' Lightning SpearA secret incantation of the capital's ancient dragon cult. Creates a spear of red lightning and stabs it into the ground from above. On impact, the spear will burst into trails of lightning covering the area. Spoken of in legend, red lightning is the weapon wielded by the ancient dragons.
Dragon Cult PrayerbookPrayerbook of the capital's ancient dragon cult. A text of the knights' faith that arose after the War of the Ancient Dragons. Can be given to a learned cleric to gain access to the following incantations: - Lightning Spear - Honed Bolt - Electrify Armament
Ancient Dragon PrayerbookPrayerbook of the capital's ancient dragon cult. A lost tome that never reached the Lands Between. Contains red lightning incantations. Can be given to a learned cleric to gain access to the following incantations: - Ancient Dragons' Lightning Spear - Ancient Dragons' Lightning Strike
Gravel Stone SealSacred seal made from Gravel Stone thought to be an ancient dragon scale. Enhances Dragon Cult incantations of the Royal Capital. The worship of the ancient dragons does not conflict with belief in the Erdtree. After all, this seal, and lighting itself, are both imbued with gold.
ThunderboltSkill: Thunderbolt Skill used by the capital's ancient dragon cult. Raise armament aloft to call down a bolt of lightning. Can be fired in rapid succession.
Ash of War: ThunderboltThis Ash of War grants an armament the Lightning affinity and the following skill: "Thunderbolt: Skill used by the capital's ancient dragon cult. Raise armament aloft to call down a bolt of lightning. Can be fired in rapid succession." Usable on all melee armaments.
Flame FortificationThis incantation can be cast while in motion. Follow the path that has been set for you, and you will make enemies of all others: the monks, the sorcerers, the ancient dragon knights, and the scions of gold. Heed me—the Lands Between offers no welcome to the Tarnished.
Magic FortificationThis incantation can be cast while in motion. Follow the path that has been set for you, and you will make enemies of all others: the monks, the sorcerers, the ancient dragon knights, and the scions of gold. Heed me—the Lands Between offers no welcome to the Tarnished.
Lightning FortificationThis incantation can be cast while in motion. Follow the path that has been set for you, and you will make enemies of all others: the monks, the sorcerers, the ancient dragon knights, and the scions of gold. Heed me—the Lands Between offers no welcome to the Tarnished.
Divine FortificationThis incantation can be cast while in motion. Follow the path that has been set for you, and you will make enemies of all others: the monks, the sorcerers, the ancient dragon knights, and the scions of gold. Heed me—the Lands Between offers no welcome to the Tarnished.
