Knights of the Flying Hunt

The Knights of the Flying Hunt were an iconic order of aerial-mounted champions who defended the nation of Nimbral. These noble and valorous knights served the island nation's Nimbral Lords astride their pegasi steeds.

Dedicating their lives to the humble folk of Nimbral, these elite sky-riders were a noble, albeit somewhat haughty, fellowship of knights. They felt the utmost respect for their brethren and would readily give up their own life if it would mean saving the life of one of their own. Service within the Flying Hunt meant doing the same for the citizens of Nimbral.

Activities
The daily lives of the knights were split between the defense of Nimbral and the local needs of their homestead.

If knights were not in training, soaring through the skies in mock combat drills with their brethren, they were expected to serve in a hunt. These squadrons of up to 40 mounted knights would sweep over the waters and coasts surrounding their island home, vigilant for potential dangers such as pirates or slavers.

Membership
While many sought membership within the knightly order, very few were allowed the privilege and honor. The exclusive order only considered citizens, or residents, of Nimbral of human or half-moon elf heritage. Potential recruits were required to demonstrate martial prowess and skill, a strong mind for tactics and preferably, some experience and wisdom of the world outside Nimbral. As the knights protected the isolated country from external threats, this understanding of potential threats was invaluable.

A great deal of knowledge, experience and wisdom was passed down from veteran knights to their more-recently-recruited brothers.

Skills
Knights of the Flying hunt were expert riders, who specialized in the nuances of aerial-mounted combat. Much of their time was spent flying through valleys and mountain tops, mastering their riding skills and combat sense in the skies. The pegasi mounts, who were paired with rider upon initiation, were expertly-trained steeds.

Possessions
Knights received a specialized suit of armor upon initiation and upon advancement through the ranks of the order. To a Knight of the Flying Hunt, the armor, along with their mount, was an extension of their body, without which they might as well have been naked.

Novices within the order received a set of flying hunt armor upon joining. Once these recruits were experienced enough to be considered a full-fledged Knight, their armor was further enchanted to a set of storm armor. Veteran knights were granted the magically enhanced suit of greater storm armor.