The Riders of Blood were renegades from the House of Hanif who operated along Dihl al-Taif in 1367 DR.[note 1][1]
Base of Operations[]
Located somewhere within the Haunted Lands, the Riders of Blood struck with the speed and savage efficiency of a sandstorm.[1]
Activities[]
Because of their dislike of the subjugation of their tribe to the Grand Caliph in Huzuz, the Riders of Blood frequently targeted trade caravans traveling between Huzuz and Halwa.[1]
All potential caravan targets were carefully scouted before any attack was made. A favored tactic was to have several wind mages batter the caravans with wind and sand for a few days before striking with lancers and bowmen.[2]
Organization[]
The Riders of Blood fielded 250 skilled fighting men and women and several wizards. Fasim Kaldur was their leader.[1]
Many of the Riders favored the jambiya since it was a symbol of freedom throughout the Land of Fate.[1]
Members[]
Though most of its members were humans, elves and half-elves were welcomed so long as they proved their loyalty to the Riders.[2]
Appendix[]
Notes[]
- ↑ Canon material does not provide dating for the Al-Qadim campaign setting. For the purposes of this wiki only, the current date for Al-Qadim products is assumed to be 1367 DR.
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 Tim Beach, Tom Prusa and Steve Kurtz (1993). “Gem of Zakhara”. City of Delights (TSR, Inc), p. 31. ISBN 1-56076-589-5.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Tim Beach, Tom Prusa and Steve Kurtz (1993). “Gem of Zakhara”. City of Delights (TSR, Inc), p. 33. ISBN 1-56076-589-5.