Greetings Splinterlands community!
@affliction here back with another Splinterlands lore video. This week we experience the lore of Flagulon Reine, the Legendary Gladiator card which was a recommendation by @canada804

If you missed my previous work, do check out the recent videos:

• Splinterlands Lore Video : Adelade Brightwing
• Splinterlands Lore Video: Axe Master
• Splinterlands Lore Video: Nidhoggr – The Eternal Devourer
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Now let's do a deep dive on today's card and it's lore.

The Card

Stats & Abilities

Level	Magic	Speed	Armor	Health	Abilities
1	2	2	0	6	Blast, Bloodlust
2	2	2	0	7	Blast, Bloodlust, Shatter
3	2	2	0	8	Blast, Bloodlust, Shatter, Knock Out
4	3	2	0	8	Blast, Bloodlust, Shatter, Knock Out

 

• Mana Cost: 6
• Attack Type: Magic
• Element: Water
• Rarity: Legendary

 

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Gameplay Analysis

Strengths

• Devastating area damage with Blast.
• Bloodlust allows exponential stat growth through kills.
• Shatter and Knock Out provide excellent synergy with stun teams.
• Ideal in magic-heavy or control line-ups that allow him to survive and scale.

Weaknesses

• Vulnerable early game — needs protection to scale.
• No armor, and moderate base speed (2) means he can be targeted easily.
• Magic reflect and Silence can cripple his output.
• Reliant on securing kills to maximize Bloodlust potential.

Best Rulesets

• Reverse Speed: Low speed helps him cast earlier — amplifying Blast and Bloodlust triggers.
• Heavy Hitters: Knock Out doubles his magic damage against stunned enemies.
• Equalizer: Extra HP lets him scale safely through Bloodlust.
• Close Range: Works great in midline setups with Blast splash.
• Armored Up: Compensates for his lack of armor, improving survivability.

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Lore

The incredibly tall stormcaster called Flagulon Reine always speaks softly, for one who commands such power with their movements rarely needs to make verbal commands. He is Khymian by race, meaning that he was not born of a mother, but delivered from the sky as an infant by Kralus the sacred flying tiger. As a young man, Flagulon became so serious about his stormcalling magic that he left the land of his ancestors and traveled to the lawless land of ΛZMΛRÉ, where storms are far more plentiful, to learn the true potential of his powers. There over the next thirty years, Flagulon resided in the islands, practicing and mastering his own special system of certamine expugnatum, meaning “combat by storm.” In this strangely beautiful method of hand-to-hand combat, the stormfighter rarely must make physical contact with his enemy, relying instead on small storms and forces of nature that extend from his fists and feet.

As with most stormcasters, Flagulon's preferred method of attack power is lightning. He even spent a couple years in the Sands of Draykh-Nahka, living in a cave and observing the wild Lightning Dragons from a safe distance. By watching them and studying their movements, he was able to determine that they instinctively call upon ancient magic when they release lightning attacks, doing so by subtle motions of their claws and jaws. Reine has never taught a student, but he hopes that serving as a professional Gladiator at Mount Mox will provide him the opportunity to meet his protege and to pass on what he has learned.

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The Video

Now let's understand how the scenes were identified from the lore and eventually the images were generated to create the transitions for the video.

Scene 1 – The Silent Stormcaster
A towering figure stands atop a cliff in silence as storm clouds swirl around him. His eyes glow faintly, lightning dances between his fingers — the air itself bends to his presence. Despite his immense power, his expression is calm and composed.

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Scene 2 – Birth of the Skyborn
A mythical tiger with radiant wings descends from a thunderous sky, carrying a glowing infant wrapped in light. The baby is placed gently upon the sacred stones of a mountain peak as lightning strikes in the distance — symbolizing divine birth.

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Scene 3 – Journey to ΛZMΛRÉ
Flagulon, now grown, walks through torrential rain and endless lightning over ocean waves toward the storm-torn islands of ΛZMΛRÉ. The environment is wild, filled with flashes of thunderous chaos — a land perfectly suited for his destiny.

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Scene 4 – Master of the Storm Combat
A time-lapse of decades passes — Flagulon training alone amid constant rain. He strikes the air; bursts of wind and lightning ripple outward, striking distant rocks. His movements are graceful, almost dance-like — blending martial artistry and elemental fury.

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Scene 5 – The Lightning Dragons
A vast desert under a dark sky. Lightning Dragons soar above dunes, releasing bolts into sandstorms. In the shadows of a rocky cave, Flagulon watches, sketching their gestures and murmuring ancient incantations as flashes illuminate his face.

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Scene 6 – The Revelation
Slow-motion close-ups of dragons releasing lightning through intricate movements — claws, jaws, and energy flow patterns overlayed with magical sigils. Cut to Flagulon mimicking those gestures, his hands channeling thunder with new precision.

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Scene 7 – The Gladiator’s Purpose
Flagulon enters the grand arena of Mount Mox — lightning flashing behind him as the crowd roars. He gazes across the arena, calm yet hopeful. A faint smile breaks his stoic face — ready to fight, but also to find the one worthy to inherit his storm.

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And finally the end product...

“The Silent Stormcaster of ΛZMΛRÉ”
Born of lightning. Forged by storms.
Checkout the lore video of Flagulon Reine https://t.co/07CVVYYJK7#splinterlands #play2earn #Web3Gaming pic.twitter.com/0n6WgxSxu2

— Affliction (@arup2109) October 26, 2025

Tools Used

• ChatGPT / DALL·E → for scene breakdowns and cosmic dragon imagery.
• KlingAI → to animate the still images with flame, shadow, and void transitions.
• ElevenLabs → for the deep, resonant narration voiceover.
• Canva → to assemble, edit, and finalize the video with audio + music.

If you are interested to read about the details how these lore videos are created using the tools mentioned, please give this article read.

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Until next time…