Knights of the Roost

The Knights of the Roost are the elite knights of Highreach, known throughout Estoria for their skill and the gryphons they ride into battle in place of horses. They were formed upon Highreach's unification with Stahlheim nearly two centuries ago. They have since fought in every major conflict of both Highreach and the Empire, considered excellent shock cavalry that have unique mobility no other nation can rely upon. Knights of the Roost are chosen via the Champion's Tournament, a yearly competition with a grand melee, dueling, and jousting. Those that perform well are chosen to be Knights of the Roost, at which point they are given a gryphon to bond with. If they succeed in bonding and forming a companionship with their gryphon, they undergo heavy training before becoming official Knights of the Roost.

The Knights of the Roost are the most elite in all of Highreach and rank among the best in all of Estoria, the gryphons they ride into battle not only useful for their ability to fly but for their intelligence and the close bond they form with their rider. Knights of the Roost are highly defensive of their gryphons, and if one should ever be captured they will stop at nothing to return their companion home, else they risk losing their honor and being stripped of their knighthood.