Mantas

## Creatures of Light

Based on manta rays, **Mantas** in Sky have been introduced as of creatures of the air but later introduced as water creatures in the Treasure Reef of Season of Abyss. In Valley of Triumph, players are able to unlock the Manta Call from the Citadel area, which does not induce any interaction with the Creature but simply mimics its call.

## Appearance

They are predominantly white with gold-trimmed wings and tails. Many variations can be seen on mantas, with some of the large ones on Sanctuary Islands having yellow nubs on their backs and others possessing more fin-wings. The ones in Vault of Knowledge (see the section below on Spirit Mantas) vary the most in appearance, being semi-transparent with starlike markings. Baby mantas are entirely white.

Despite their name, the "mantas" of Sky more closely resemble eagle rays.

## Sizes

With the introduction of the Bell Quests in Sanctuary Islands, it has been proven that there exist different iterations of the Manta: from smaller species the size of Birds, to larger Mantas nearly the size of Whales, to specimens with multiple sets of wings.

## Location

Mantas are present in all Realms, first appearing between Isle of Dawn and Daylight Prairie, and are thereafter a common sight throughout the Realms. In the Vault of Knowledge they take the form of spirit mantas (see below), which have a different appearance but whose abilities are similar.

## Abilities

Mantas have the ability to restore the player's light. Some smaller mantas will circle around a player until their light is restored, while others can recharge players who are riding them.

Many larger mantas are able to be ridden, with some "kidnapping" any player who flies too close to them. Many times, riding a manta is required (or helps) a player reach a certain area of the game, such as during the Season of Sanctuary bell hunt quests. Mantas are also ridden to reach the Daylight Prairie's temple.

## Gallery

A small MantaThe Mono WingThe Quad WingA manta in Daylight Prairie's villageA large manta found in Sanctuary IslandsA manta on the last quest of Season of AbyssA group of manta in Treasure ReefManta under water in Treasure Reef
## Manta Variations

### Elder Mantas

When the final bell is restored in the Sanctuary Islands, what appears to be an alpha or leader of Mantas will rise from the sea. Players are able to reach the creature but no interaction has been observed, it's only part of the scenery of Sanctuary.

### Spirit Mantas

These creatures, also known to players as **Light Mantas**, **Ghost Mantas**, and **Cosmic Mantas**, are found exclusively within the Vault of Knowledge, from the Fourth Floor Vault onward. They are translucent variants of the previously discussed mantas, with bright spots resembling stars adorning their wings, lined with the Mantas' signature golden trim. Like standard Mantas, there are smaller and larger variants of this species. The player can ride them to reach higher platforms, and landing on them will replenish Cape Energy. They are also seen carrying lanterns, which players must light in order to ascend to the Vault's further floors. Lighting the lanterns will result in a call from the Spirit Manta which carried it.

Spirit mantas can also be seen in the projections from one of the ultimate gifts from the Season of Remembrance - a memory lantern that, when lit, summons star particle effects and floating spirit mantas. These can be ridden and are able to recharge the player.

Players can collect the Spirit Manta Call on the fourth floor of the Vault of Knowledge, which requires the player to have unlocked the Manta Call beforehand.

Small Spirit MantaSpirit mantas created by the manta projector
### Elder Spirit Mantas

These appear to be a larger, more complex version of Spirit Mantas which have several "wings". They are transparent with golden rims and display a star pattern on their backs, much like their predecessors. They are found exclusively in the Vault of Knowledge and can carry lanterns on their backs. Players can ride them to reach the lanterns, and they will also replenish players' Cape Energy. Lighting the lanterns will cause the Creature to let out a distinct call. There are also two smaller Elder Spirit Mantas that fly around the large Elder Spirit Manta.

One of the smaller elder spirit mantas
## Trivia

* During Season of Remembrance, a plush manta prop was added to the game, reachable from the season guide's quest tree. It appears similar in shape to a small manta and does not unlock any new interactions with the creature, simply being shaped like it.