Wave Riders
The Wave Riders are the famous nautical cavalry of Absalom, with each knight trained to ride a battle-hardened war hippocampus. They are led by Captain Sevana Kinhan, who distinguished herself in the Black Echelon Uprising of 4717 AR. The Wave Riders mainly patrol the waters of Absalom Harbor and shores of the Isle of Kortos. However, when necessary they can request leave to pursue Absalom’s enemies abroad, most often pirates and slavers. The Wave Riders based in Absalom operate out of Starwatch Keep’s docks.
Wave Riders typically use magically-buoyant light armor and light weapons, suitable for harassing ships or defending Absalom’s vessels from aquatic monsters. Their missions tend toward scouting, sniping enemy officers, scuttling boats, and sabotaging enemy rigging. In most cases, the Wave Riders are limited to operations within sight of land for the sake of the riders. During longer forays, the Navy deploys ships called wave tenders, which are low circular barges that enable the Wave Riders to emerge in a central pool where a hippocampus can safely sleep while the rider bunks aboard the ship.
Wave Riders typically use magically-buoyant light armor and light weapons, suitable for harassing ships or defending Absalom’s vessels from aquatic monsters. Their missions tend toward scouting, sniping enemy officers, scuttling boats, and sabotaging enemy rigging. In most cases, the Wave Riders are limited to operations within sight of land for the sake of the riders. During longer forays, the Navy deploys ships called wave tenders, which are low circular barges that enable the Wave Riders to emerge in a central pool where a hippocampus can safely sleep while the rider bunks aboard the ship.
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Military, Navy Squadron
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