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The Rukhin

Everyone who flies in these books is either a weapon or a rukhin. The difference is that a ruk gets to choose.

The rukhin — the ruk-riders of the southern continent, six clans of the Tavan Mountains who fly great eagles instead of wyverns. They keep their own stories, prize a clean shot, and cross an ocean to fight a war for people they have never met.

At a glance

Founded
The khagan's aerial cavalry of the southern continent — six ancient clans
Seat
The Tavan Mountains; the Eridun aerie at the three Dorgos peaks
Discipline
Ruk-riding, story-keeping, clan-alliance, and a prized bow
Notable riders
Sartaq and Kadara, Borte and Arcas, Houlun, Yeran, Nesryn Faliq
Fate
Cross north for Aelin's war; die shielding the cavalry at Orynth

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Sartaqtheir lordEnter Sartaq →
Khaganwho they serveEnter Khagan →
Valg King · The Thing Under MorathErawanwho they ride againstEnter Erawan →

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