Spark-dragons

Spark-dragons were a breed of Dragons mentioned in The Lost Road and Other Writings.The History of Middle-earth, Vol. V: The Lost Road and Other Writings, Part III: "The Etymologies", pg. 370 (entry LOK-)
==History==
Spark-dragons do not appear in any stories of the history of Arda, only being mentioned in the nomenclature of the Eldar. It is said that they were somehow able to radiate rays of light.The History of Middle-earth, Vol. V: The Lost Road and Other Writings, Part III: "The Etymologies", pg. 381 (entry PHAY-)
It is unclear whether the spark-dragons were related in some way to the similarly named great glow-worms that were said to inhabit the Olórë Mallë.
When the host of winged-dragons emerged from Angband during the War of Wrath, it was said that they were accompanied by "great thunder, and lightning, and a tempest of fire".The Silmarillion, Quenta Silmarillion, "Of the Voyage of Eärendil and the War of Wrath" It is unclear whether or not this meant that these dragons actually emitted electricity, some unknown work of Morgoth, or a phenomenon similar to volcanic lightning.
==Etymology==
Fealóke is a Quenya name meaning "spark-dragon", being comprised of the elements fea ("spark"), from the root PHAY- ("radiate, send out rays of light"), and lóke ("dragon"), from the root LOK- ("great serpent, dragon").
It is unknown whether their name refers to any electron or light-relating abilities utilized by these dragons.
==In adaptations==
===Middle-earth Role Playing===
In Middle-earth Role Playing, Spark-dragons, known as Light-drakes or Kalalóki in Quenya, appear as rare wingless dragons that use their tails to fight since they possess an electrical fluid that can inflict "a 'sting' analogous to the impact of a lightning bolt".Middle-earth Role Playing, Creatures of Middle-earth (second edition)
===Middle-earth Collectible Card Game===
In the Middle-earth Collectible Card Game, spark-dragons are considered to be of Drake-kind, being referred to as Light-drakes. They are capable of inflicting two strikes.
==References==
Category:Dragons
Category:Monsters