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| − | A '''cloud construct''' is any [[Madra#Known aspects|cloud-aspect]] [[Soulsmithing|madra construct]]. Commonly, they feed off of the user's own [[madra]] to fly on [[vital aura]]; the [[Sacred Arts#Advancement in the Sacred Arts|higher the madra's quality]], the faster it travels.<ref name="US | + | A '''cloud construct''' is any [[Madra#Known aspects|cloud-aspect]] [[Soulsmithing|madra construct]]. Commonly, they feed off of the user's own [[madra]] to fly on [[vital aura]]; the [[Sacred Arts#Advancement in the Sacred Arts|higher the madra's quality]], the faster it travels.<ref name="US 14">[[Summary:Unsouled#Chapter 14|''Unsouled'', Chapter 14]]</ref><ref name="Soulsmith 2">[[Summary:Soulsmith#Chapter 2|''Soulsmith'', Chapter 2]]</ref> They typically take on the appearance as that of a colorful cloud, ranging in size from single-person transports to carrying houses to [[Stormrock|ones capable of supporting entire cities]].<ref name="US 14" /><ref name="BF 5">[[Summary:Blackflame#Chapter 5|''Blackflame'', Chapter 5]]</ref><ref name="Skysworn 10">[[Summary:Skysworn#Chapter 10|''Skysworn'', Chapter 10]]</ref> |
==Thousand-Mile Clouds== | ==Thousand-Mile Clouds== | ||
| − | "Thousand-Mile Cloud" refers to a variety of smaller cloud constructs, typically ones intended for individual use.<ref name="US | + | "Thousand-Mile Cloud" refers to a variety of smaller cloud constructs, typically ones intended for individual use.<ref name="US 14" /> [[Wei Shi Lindon]] and [[Yerin Arelius|Yerin]] used one taken from the [[Heaven's Glory School]]'s Lesser Treasure Vault to escape [[Sacred Valley]].<ref name="US 20">[[Summary:Unsouled#Chapter 20|''Unsouled'', Chapter 20]]</ref> |
| − | [[Skysworn (Organization)|Skysworn officers]] in the [[Blackflame Empire]] receive a pale green one as part of their standard arsenal.<ref name="BF | + | [[Skysworn (Organization)|Skysworn officers]] in the [[Blackflame Empire]] receive a pale green one as part of their standard arsenal.<ref name="BF 22">[[Summary:Blackflame#Chapter 22|''Blackflame'', Chapter 22]]</ref> They are able to store them inside their armor, where they do not decay.<ref name="Skysworn 3">[[Summary:Skysworn#Chapter 3|''Skysworn'', Chapter 3]]</ref> |
==Cloudships== | ==Cloudships== | ||
| − | Larger constructs are referred to as cloudships. They bear a similar appearance to Thousand-Mile Clouds, though often possess more flight [[bindings]] than their smaller counterpart, and usually carry a permanent structure on top. Rather than being fed directly from the user, cloudships have their pilots filter madra through a control panel, funneling the madra to various bindings for them.<ref name="BF | + | Larger constructs are referred to as cloudships. They bear a similar appearance to Thousand-Mile Clouds, though often possess more flight [[bindings]] than their smaller counterpart, and usually carry a permanent structure on top. Rather than being fed directly from the user, cloudships have their pilots filter madra through a control panel, funneling the madra to various bindings for them.<ref name="BF 5" /> If fueled with madra or aura <ins>not</ins> of cloud or wind aspect, these bindings will eventually decay; aura-gathering [[scripts]] are used to combat this.<ref name="UL 1">[[Summary:Underlord#Chapter 1|''Underlord'', Chapter 1]]</ref> |
| − | Cloudships are a common method of long-distance transportation for wealthier factions such as [[House Arelius]] and the [[Akura Family|Akura clan]].<ref name="BF | + | Cloudships are a common method of long-distance transportation for wealthier factions such as [[House Arelius]] and the [[Akura Family|Akura clan]].<ref name="BF 5" /><ref name="UC 7">[[Summary:Uncrowned#Chapter 7|''Uncrowned'', Chapter 7]]</ref> The [[Ninecloud Court]] provided a customized cloudship to winners of the first round of the [[18th Uncrowned King Tournament]].<ref name="UC 11">[[Summary:Uncrowned#Chapter 11|''Uncrowned'', Chapter 11]]</ref> |
==Notable cloud constructs== | ==Notable cloud constructs== | ||
| − | * ''[[Sky's Mercy]]'', the cloudship used by the [[Blackflame Empire|Blackflame]] branch of the [[House Arelius|Arelius family]]<ref name="BF | + | * ''[[Sky's Mercy]]'', the cloudship used by the [[Blackflame Empire|Blackflame]] branch of the [[House Arelius|Arelius family]]<ref name="BF 5" /> |
| − | * [[Stormrock]], floating city and headquarters of the [[Skysworn]]<ref name="Skysworn | + | * [[Stormrock]], floating city and headquarters of the [[Skysworn]]<ref name="Skysworn 10" /> |
| − | * The [[Blackflame Empire|imperial]] cloudship, owned by [[Naru Huan]]<ref name="UL | + | * The [[Blackflame Empire|imperial]] cloudship, owned by [[Naru Huan]]<ref name="UL 16">[[Summary:Uncrowned#Chapter 16|''Uncrowned'', Chapter 16]]</ref> |
| − | * ''[[Windfall]]'', Lindon and Yerin's joint prize from the first round of the [[Uncrowned King Tournament]]<ref name="BL | + | * ''[[Windfall]]'', Lindon and Yerin's joint prize from the first round of the [[Uncrowned King Tournament]]<ref name="BL 4">[[Summary:Bloodline#Chapter 4|''Bloodline'', Chapter 4]]</ref> |
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 18:46, 17 May 2021
A cloud construct is any cloud-aspect madra construct. Commonly, they feed off of the user's own madra to fly on vital aura; the higher the madra's quality, the faster it travels.[1][2] They typically take on the appearance as that of a colorful cloud, ranging in size from single-person transports to carrying houses to ones capable of supporting entire cities.[1][3][4]
Thousand-Mile Clouds
"Thousand-Mile Cloud" refers to a variety of smaller cloud constructs, typically ones intended for individual use.[1] Wei Shi Lindon and Yerin used one taken from the Heaven's Glory School's Lesser Treasure Vault to escape Sacred Valley.[5]
Skysworn officers in the Blackflame Empire receive a pale green one as part of their standard arsenal.[6] They are able to store them inside their armor, where they do not decay.[7]
Cloudships
Larger constructs are referred to as cloudships. They bear a similar appearance to Thousand-Mile Clouds, though often possess more flight bindings than their smaller counterpart, and usually carry a permanent structure on top. Rather than being fed directly from the user, cloudships have their pilots filter madra through a control panel, funneling the madra to various bindings for them.[3] If fueled with madra or aura not of cloud or wind aspect, these bindings will eventually decay; aura-gathering scripts are used to combat this.[8]
Cloudships are a common method of long-distance transportation for wealthier factions such as House Arelius and the Akura clan.[3][9] The Ninecloud Court provided a customized cloudship to winners of the first round of the 18th Uncrowned King Tournament.[10]
Notable cloud constructs
- Sky's Mercy, the cloudship used by the Blackflame branch of the Arelius family[3]
- Stormrock, floating city and headquarters of the Skysworn[4]
- The imperial cloudship, owned by Naru Huan[11]
- Windfall, Lindon and Yerin's joint prize from the first round of the Uncrowned King Tournament[12]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Unsouled, Chapter 14
- ↑ Soulsmith, Chapter 2
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Blackflame, Chapter 5
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Skysworn, Chapter 10
- ↑ Unsouled, Chapter 20
- ↑ Blackflame, Chapter 22
- ↑ Skysworn, Chapter 3
- ↑ Underlord, Chapter 1
- ↑ Uncrowned, Chapter 7
- ↑ Uncrowned, Chapter 11
- ↑ Uncrowned, Chapter 16
- ↑ Bloodline, Chapter 4
