Lightning Cell

= Lightning Cells = Lightning cells are produced almost entirely by a rare form of dragonborn that possess the ability to breath a controlled stream of lightning energy into the cells. The last officially known community of these dragonborn exists on the island nation of Vaohoko on the continent of Täeurn. While there are rumors of dragonborn possessing this ability outside of the region, most of these turn out to be local legends that help to perpetuate the smuggling of black market cells to other regions. There are no official rogue dragonborn with this ability and therefore Vaohoko is the only place to get or recharge the cells.

Because of the rarity and exclusivity of their construction, obtaining a lightning cell from a reputable dealer will run you about 4000 gold but will require paperwork and sometimes a great degree of hassle. On the black market they generally go for about 6500 gold, but may cost more depending upon the area you are in, or the level of desperation you may present to the seller. Additionally, because of their high value in black market trade, these are highly guarded materials, and any supply train of them is sure to come with a full military level crew for transport among other ways of protecting the precious cargo.

Each cell is approximately 8 inches in diameter and 18 inches high. The top and bottom of the cell has a large copper plug which is often sheathed in a leather cap for transport. The top of the cell is distinguished by the indented pattern around the cylinder. The exterior of the shell is made from a blackened stonelike material that is a closely guarded secret of the dragonborn.

The shell absorbs almost all forms of kinetic or electrical energy and is impervious to frost or flame. Additionally a single cell has 100,000 units of energy when fully charged and begins to glow a slight orange color when it has less than 500 units of energy left. If the power is completely drained from a battery it becomes very brittle and will shatter if subjected to even a light shock. Anyone within a 50 ft radius of a cell that is shattered in this way must make a dex save (DC18) and take 5d8 piercing damage, 10d12 force damage and 10d12 necrotic damage (half on a save).