Silvercrown Riders

The Silvercrown Riders are the elite guard of the Vehlanni Emperor, and are top ranking members of the Vehlanni military. They ride silver scaled drakes into battle and wield sword, spear and spell with equal proficiency. The Silvercrown Riders were once led by the Great Shield of Vehla, Nurymbrixion. During the Aliahn Rebellion Nurymbrixion was killed.

Between the loss of Nurymbrixion and recent developments in arcano-tech engines and weaponry the Riders have become something of an artifact of bygone days. They are seen now more as a status symbol for the Emperor rather than an independent force of the military. One responsibility they still fulfill is the personal protection of the imperial line. Each of the princes and princesses are assigned a veteran of the Riders to be their personal bodyguard. This bodyguard is usually the same for years, but can occasionally change for various reasons.

Drakes
The Silvercrown Riders are often seen astride their mounts, the silver drakes that give them their namesake. There are actually two different types of drakes used as mounts by the Silvercrown. The Greater drakes are much larger and intelligent, and have recent ancestry with Nurymbrixion himself. The Lesser drakes are much more beastial, and share no connection with The Great Shield. Unfortunately because of Nurymbrixion's passing not many Greater drakes live in this age. What few that do still live are reserved for the greatest of the Silvercrown Riders.

Known Riders

 * Sir Cazius Mavin: Personal bodyguard to Prince Zaldane. His drake, Mauziaar, is one of the few remaing Greater Drakes.
 * Sir Izan Alkah: One of Lord Magi Dalthan's bodyguards.