The Winged Cavalry

The Winged Cavalry is a small group of elite troops that are kept in case of an extreme situation, namely a hostage situation. They are trained in negotiations, hand to hand combat, various weapons, and obviously, flying winged mounts. Though most ride hippogrifs, the more experienced flyers often ride griffins, winter wyverns, and even in time's past pegasi, though such a rare creature hasn't been seen in the guard for hundreds of years.

The Winged Cavalry keep a stable in the Northern city, stationed their so as to keep the mounts safer, calmer, and readier. In addition, high profile cases that require special forces are more likely to involve the rich travelers in the Northern city, giving a faster response time.

The Winged Cavalry are divided into 5 groups of 10 people and their mounts, each headed by what is equivalent to a lieutenant in the regular guard. Each group is considered equal, but one group is termed alpha team, which is considered the "highest ranking team" though in reality they are just the best trained. Each team sees each other as equals, and ranks are merely a formality that are forgone besides for events such as public ceremonies.