Dragonhawk Riders

Disclaimer: Most of the information on Dragonhawk Riders are from units in Warcraft III, the TCG, and the RPG ( not cannon but it is still useful information).As well as some information from Windriders. Fannon is used to fill in missing history and revival of the Dragonhawk Rider's for Roleplay purposes.

=Overview=

Dragonhawk Riders are aerial support units in the Thalassian Military. They are typically used for support and to hinder the enemy's range capabilities. Since the Fall of the Kingdom of Quel'Thalas during the scourge march, the use of Dragonhawk Riders have changed over time. Typically found on the Isle of Quel'danas now, they are used by the Dawnblade which is affiliated with the Sunfury. The Dawnblade was defeated by the Shattered Sun Offensive.

Remainder of the Sunfury rejoined Quel'thalas from their loyalty from Kael'thas. With this, the remainder of the Dragonhawk Riders that have survived returned to train the next generation of Riders.

=About=

Dragonhawk Riders are individuals riding their flying mounts into combat. Trained and well disciplined and trained for combat in rough conditions. Riders do have a close relationship with there mount. Ideally they work with their Dragonhawks at a young age to build their relationship, as they a bond grows with their mount, a Rider can essentially speak with their companion. Often worked some magics and bond that allow a sort of telepathy. Some even claim to be able to see through the eyes of their Dragonhawk from a long lasting bond.

Dragonhawk Riders are often the first to go into combat. They use their Dragonhawks' great vision and speed to rend the enemy with their razor-sharp talons and beak. Others in the battalions will use a simple magic to cloud the visions of the enemy units to allow their allies to attack. With the equipment of the Riders, the units can and will attack land and air units.

=Equipment=

Riders wear anything between Leather, Mail, and Plate Armor.

Typical Rider are armaments are a shield on their non-dominate arm, a polearm like lance, and a sword. Some Riders are equipped with bows, though not every Rider is proficient with a bow.

Magic/Engineering
Cloud – Creates a small cloud that hinders ranged attacks. It is one of the simplest casting spells, though for the non magic adept, it can be created using an engineering smoke bomb.

Aerial Shackles – Binds an enemy in place. Also can be used with bolas.

=Ranks=

WiP

=Known Riders=