Control

'If we have only the electricity it should certainly look for the path of least resistance which should most certainly be me. Especially since I am- Well, maybe magic grade armor acts as a sort of resistance to external mana? Not sure if that would be the same for electricity.'

'I haven't tested it like that, magic metals enhanced the flow of mana. Reducing the cost of activating the item's abilities. However, it makes sense that mana not following along the set path would be obstructed as it moves through.'

'But what about the air, why does it not just zap to the ground?' Eldrian pondered for a bit. He was curious how he could control the summoned lightning. The other elements it seemed natural to be able to control them, with only nature being strange and hard to control due to its properties.