TIER 10

 

Of all the beasts pledging fidelity to the Element of Light, only the Thunderbird possesses not the powers of the Light, but electricity. The Marksmen utilize electrical currents in their bolts. Gabriel Hounds leave static charges in their wake as they run at the speed of light. Yet, none of them possess true mastery over electricity.

Many legends tell of how the Thunderbirds joined the ranks of the Element of Light, but only one is still revered by the followers of the Light today. The very first Guardian of the Light once prayed fervently to the Patrons of the Light, for the land had been ravaged by years of relentless storms, resulting in the flooding of and the decimation of all life in multiple areas. Finally, Zeus and Thor took pity on their people.

From within the midst of lightning-streaked clouds appeared a flare so bright it illuminated the entire gloomy weather. A gargantuan bird descended, its screech echoing for miles beyond. As its wings flapped, the surrounding thunder ceased. The bird grew brighter and brighter, and onlookers finally realized what was happening - the bird was absorbing all the lightning from the sky.

When the bird finally landed before the Guardian, it was glowing with such an intensity that even the Guardian could not look at it directly. The bird was then known as a Thunderbird, a name that was later passed on to its descendants.

The Thunderbirds are wild and unlike the Griffins, are not tamed by the Followers of the Light. Yet, they will appear when the Element of Light faces a crisis, a promise Zeus and Thor made to the very First Guardian. Flying over the battlefield, the calls of the Thunderbirds can easily disrupt the enemies' spellcasting. A flap of their wings sends lightning bolts down to strike at their enemies. They can also shot out a chain of electrical current that will hit multiple targets even before the last of them realize what is happening.