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Not really a creature per se, but the first to encounter these warriors and survived to tell the tale used to describe humanoid birds or drakes, until the truth was discovered. Nicknamed “Emerald Knights” by Humans, they are an elite caste within the Elven military. Devoted to guarding the four capital cities and major religious sites of Irollan with their spears and shields, they are instantly recognizable on the battlefield thanks to their flamboyant armour, themed after the various magical beasts found in the Elven forests, especially birds, wyverns and dragons.

Of course, the fact the Holy Empire calls these warriors “Knights” only highlights its profound misunderstanding of the Elves’ very different conception of warfare. Emerald Knights use their speed and vivacity to strike at the enemy before instantly disappearing into the surrounding vegetation. If cornered, their shields and light armour allow them to stand their own in a fight, although it is not their forte.

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AcidDragon said:

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This is an excerpt from the Ashan Compendium:

"Elven Cavalry is mostly light cavalry, again designed for speed and maneuverability over shock power. Only the elite Unicorn Riders - the closest the Elves come to the knights of the Holy Empire - will use large shields and lances to drive their point home."

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Responses:
Unmounted Emerald Knight
Mounted Emerald Knight, on Unicorn
Mounted Emerald Knight, on Stag
Mounted Emerald Knight, on Lynx
Other (explain)

alcibiades said:

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I voted myself "Mounted, on Unicorn". This is under the assumption that the Balance line-up will win and that neither Unicorn nor stag will be in game. If Strength line-up should win instead, I would have unmounted Emerald Knight instead, as Unicorn will then already be in the game.

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Storm-Giant said:

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I still liked those Lynx knights

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alcibiades said:

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If Strength line-up should win instead, I would have unmounted Emerald Knight instead, as Unicorn will then already be in the game.

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Wellplay said:

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I knew it that War-overlord would complain about it

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Elvin said:

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Bad@ss maidens riding a unicorn? Why not?

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red_flag said:

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Only mounted, but since likely the Strength looses at all, I voted for (but I prefer more hmm armored):

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Galaad said:

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cleglaw said:

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if i remember right, developers have no intention to change emerald knight to a rider/flyer. they probably wont care for this poll, since they really dont want to change walker status to something else.

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Marzhin said:

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War-overlord said:

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But you could make the Emerald Knight ride something else, couldn't you? The models aren't made yet, are they?

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Indeed. It'll need to be discussed with the game's designer though. Don't want to ruin his carefully thought-out line-up ideas

So what would you see the Emerald Knight ride, then?
It cannot be a flying creature, because it would change the role of the unit too much.

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Emerald Knight thread

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