The Firelights (Arcane)

The Firelights are a faction of rebel Zaunites from the Netflix animated series, Arcane. Led by Ekko, the group is a gum snipe refuge clan of fighters who serve as the sole resistance force against the Chem-Baron's (and by extension) Silco's tyrannical regime.
== History ==
=== Formation ===
After the death of his guardian Benzo, Ekko was left on his own and left with Vi and her gang's care. Soon after Vander's death at the hands of Silco, Ekko was alone once more. Forced to survive on his own after VI was presumed dead and Powder was taken in by Silco, Ekko came to live with a number of other orphaned Zaunite children for a time.
Discovering a secluded underground base where the only plant life - a sole massive tree- seemed to flourish, Ekko banded with these youths and made their new home here. A number of these people that later joined in, consisting of Zaunites that were once Shimmer addicts, orphans made by the devastating effects of Shimmer, or others left by the Zaun/Piltover Civil War came to join these children as their only place of refuge out of Silco and the other Chem-Baron's radar. Ekko would bring together the highly motivated warriors among them as foot soldiers to resist the growing power and influence Silco was gaining. 
This resistance would then be dubbed "The Firelights" after the luminous glowing insects inhabiting Zaun.
== Members ==
=== Official Roster ===
* Ekko (Founder and Leader)
* Scar (Second in Command) 
* Eve (deceased, killed by Jinx)
* Numerous other members 
=== Allies ===
* Vi (Ekko's childhood friend)
* Caitlyn (Reluctant ally through Vi)
* Heimerdinger ( Ekko's guest and potential mentor)
== Goal ==
The primary objective of the Firelights was to survive after Silco started to mass-produce insane amounts of Shimmer before selling them to the Zaun's denizens as a start of his business empire. Ekko decided to then train and mobilize those loyal to him as a resistance movement to bring down Silco for good if they have any chance of hopefully changing Zaun for the better.
Due to not being a vast army or legion in size, the Firelights utilize high speed hit-and-run guerilla tactics during their missions. 
It's worth noting, however, that despite wanting to fight Silco and his forces, the Firelights share a mutual deep-rooted hate for the inhabitants of Piltover such the Enforcers; particularly ones like Marcus, who was under Silco's payroll. This is mainly due to the fact that those who make up the Firelights lost family members at the hands of the police force during the Zaun/Piltover uprising. This animosity extends to other topsiders in general for simply being ignorant of the Zaunites hardships as shown in the argument between Caitlyn and Ekko. 
== Base of Operations ==
=== Firelights Tree Base ===
The Firelight's secluded hideout is built inside a massive, abandoned sewer located somewhere in Zaun that has a large hole on top, which allows copious amounts of natural sunlight to pass through and illuminate the area. Its most prominent feature is the enormous tree situated at the center of the hideout, which was able to thrive and grow to its current size due to its daily exposure to sunlight - a floral feat rarely seen by lesser Zaunites. A number of small houses where the orphaned children reside are also built on the tree, including Ekko's home, and around it. The walls surrounding the hideout are also decorated with graffiti and numerous murals.
=== The Entrance ===
The sole entrance to the underground hideout is only accessible through the maze-like sewer system of Zaun. Many Firelight bugs live near the entrance and inside the hideout itself, which inspired the gang's moniker.
=== The Lost Children of Zaun Mural ===
The Firelight memorial is located at the base of the tree. It serves as a commemoration to all the Zaunites who have lost their lives in the war with Silco and also as a reminder that the hope for a better future is worth fighting for. The old sentimental possessions of the people painted on the mural are propped up against the bottom of the tree, and the faces of Vi, Powder (now Jinx), Myko, Clagger, Vander, Benzo, and Eve can all be seen painted on the memorial.
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