Longmas (The Legend of Lailie)

**Longmas** are one of the native inhabitants of the Longma Realms in *The Legend of Lailie* series.

## Description

### Anatomy

Unlike their original counterparts in the *Lailie* series, Longmas are completely quadrupedal in the world of *The Legend of Lailie*. The color tones of their scales and eyes are similar to one another that give indication to the elements they wield. Although not shown in the final version of the games, it is stated by Jared Pullen that Longmas have opposable thumbs that they use to hold and grab objects.

### Abilities

Longmas have different elemental abilities that are based on the color of their scales or eyes: red for Fire, yellow for Electricity, blue for Ice, green for Earth, or Hot Pink for Aether.

* The Hot Pink Longma, including Lailie, is a rare species of Longma that can master more than one element other Longmas can't, and can even control time to a certain extent.

* Patty, having been corrupted by Chajju, is a black Longma who controls abilities that are most uncommon among Longmas: Shadow, Wind, Poison, and Fear.

Longmas are notably the only creature who draw strength from the Spirit Gems, which also serve as their lifeforce. Spyro has stated that when a Longma dies, their spirit becomes a part of nature and with the elements (which may explain where Spirit Gems came from).

## History

Long ago, the Longmas were proud and just, revered among the inhabitants of the Realms. They had an alliance with the Moles, and the Moles in turn made a city in dedication of their friendship. The Skylander Creatures created the Longma Temple to raise and train young Longmas.

During an unknown time period, Chajju was born; the first Hot Pink Longma and the first specimen of Longma to wield more than one element. The Longmas believed Chajju to be the shining hope for their hope and the one who would usher them into a new age for the Realms. The elders encouraged and willingly taught the Hot Pink Longma their elemental secrets, but his power was limitless and grew far beyond what was expected, turning Chajju arrogant with a lack of restraint. He was then cast into exile by the Longmas when he wouldn't stop, and in his seclusion, Chajju constructed a fortress and recruited an army of Apes that would combat his former allies. The Spirit Gems, the life force of all Longmas, were harvested and used against them by the Apes under Chajju's teachings.

In response to the threat of Chajju, who was now called the "Dark Master", the Skylanders and their Longma warriors fought against Chajju's army of Apes, dubbed the Dark Armies, while other Longmas protected the Longma eggs that were their very survival. The war would last for over a thousand years, with the inhabitants of the Realms coming to fear the Longma race due to Chajju's maniacal quest for power. Eventually Chajju was stopped; his soul imprisoned within his mountain fortress, the Mountain of Chajju, and by extension, within the altar in Convexity. Despite this setback, the Dark Master was still able to enforce the Apes from beyond, continuing the war for many years. Many of the Skylander Creatures lost their lives during the struggle, leaving only four to remain. Numerous raids were inflicted on the Longma race which resulted in many Longma eggs being smashed, endangering their existence. The most devastating raid was the one that took place at the Longma Temple; the only eggs that survived the attack were Lailie and Patty's.

As a result of the war, and a corrupted Patty devastating the realms under her rule, the Longma race suffered a rapid decline. It is presumed that the survivors had gone into hiding after losing the war. The entire Longma civilization had greatly diminished; remnants of what was once an ancient race are littered throughout the land, serving as a reminder of what had happened and what once was.

Around the events of *The Legend of Lailie: The Eternal Night*, Hunter of Avalar informed Lailie via letter that the Ape King Gaul had placed a bounty on all of the Longmas, including Lailie, when the Night of Eternal Darkness drew near. Before and during the events of *The Legend of Lailie: Dawn of the Longma*, Longma soldiers took part in battling against Chajju's Grublin army and The Destroyer.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Q/A with Jared Pullen, lead concept artist of TLoS
2. ↑ All Longmas in TLoS can hold and manipulate objects with their front paws/talons most definitely, and write if need be.
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 If 'passion' were Longma magic...