Who Are the Riders of the Storm?
Of Knights and WarhorsesRiders of the Storm! Knights and Ladies! Mighty Warhorses! Sarmations, Arthurians and Templars. The Orders of the Knights, Barbarian Sarmations, Chivalrous Arthrurians, and the Mad Scholar Templars! All of these are part of what makes the Cavalry of the Band special, fun and exciting!!! The other part is the wonderful members of our Regiment!
The Cav is a group of diversified people that have formed friendships and share a family feeling with each other! Our interactions are in the fun of spamming, be it the Fireworks Factory or a brawl at the Warhorse Bar and Grill! We also play in the Joust..a unique activity in the Band that doesn't end with Raw Recruit Training, but is an ongoing activity for all members of the Cavalry! It is one place that you can test your knowledge of the WoT books!
Joining the Cav, a new member is immediately involved with the Page Program. This is three weeks, one week spent with each of the Orders of the Knights. Each of the Orders are unique, reflecting different personalities. During the week the Page spends time getting to know the members and participating in activities that involve them with the Order and the whole Cavalry! At the end of those three weeks, the Page chooses an Order to Aspire to and is paired with a Knight as their Squire! These partnerships have turned into close friends and mentors, and often partners in mischief!!!
The Warhorses of the Riders of the Storm are the weapons of the Cavalry! Unique among all weapons of any warrior, the horse is a sentient being, alive, thinking, independent and interactive with their rider. Trained as a partner, trained to fight, to kill, to protect and in that process becomes a friend and companion. The Cavalry member receives their Warhorse when they are Knighted. This requires the rank of Cavalier (Under-Lieutenant), earned with 45 Org points, completion of the Page and Squire Program and recommendation of the Squire�s Knight. At this time the member may also add the title of Sir or Lady to their name.
Knighting is always a celebration for the Riders!! The ceremony is sometimes formal, always fun and the party, well it's unlike any other!!!
The Cavalry offers fun and friendships, the opportunity to participate in leadership, activities and a home in the Band!
By: Lady Twinflower Sedai
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