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Once a legionnaire has proven their devotion, the Grandmasters of the
order request them to cross the Bridge of Light halfway (crossing it entirely is forbidden).
Upon reaching that point, they are bathed in an orange radiant light
from which they emerge riding a fiery chariot pulled by Pegasi.
The Radiant Charioteers, or Sons of Faeton, as they are called, were
named after their first member. He received the blessing of the Dawn and
successfully defended the fortress of RĂłdos from an enemy army.
This unit carves into the enemy lines, splitting even the most seasoned
enemy units, allowing the other Shields of Dawn to break through their
ranks and drive the opponent away. Before they charge, the sound of high-pitched horns signal the rest of the shields to loosen their formation and
create gaps through which the charioteers drive through to engage the adversary.
Being a charioteer carries tremendous prestige amongst the shields.
Others interrogate many of them about if they saw anything when they were bathed in light. To which they reply with a wry smile and nothing more.
Few veteran charioteers master aerial battle, but those that do become
folk heroes whose skills and feats are sung about when the shields gather for supper. Many of these champions have risen to the rank of grandmasters.
Such is their reputation, that many foes have snuck into RĂłdos, challenging
a charioteer to single combat in front of his peers. Many do it to prove
their courage, but some have done it just to get a glimpse of these shields,
which are counted as one of the bravest army units in the continent of Eluan.
Whenever a charioteer perishes, their steeds drag or carry their bodies
through the Bridge of Light, never to be seen again by any mortal.
