Horse

Horses are large plant-eating domesticated mammals with solid hoofs and a flowing mane and tail, used for riding, racing, and to carry and pull loads.

Background[]

Horses hold a great importance to many Thedosian cultures since ancient times. They were significant to the early Neromenians; constellation Equinor, commonly known as "the Stallion", is often depicted as a rearing horse.^[1]

These aren't working beasts, with the fire bred out of their eyes so they can suffer a plow. These creatures are about spirit. A proper mount isn't some noble's plaything on a hunt, it's your everyday, and you'd better match it to deserve it.
—Codex entry: A Horsemaster's Notes on Mounts

Involvement[]

The Inquisitor has the opportunity to use a variety of horses as mounts.

Quests[]

Flames of the Inquisition Charger (war table)

In the Saddle

Spoils of the Avvar

Spoils of the Qunari

Variations[]

Codex entries[]

Codex entry: A Horsemaster's Notes on Mounts

Trivia[]

Emperor Judicael Valmont II died unexpectedly when he was thrown from his horse during a fox hunt in 8:84 Blessed. This resulted in Florian Valmont, the second son of Judicael I who was never meant to ascend the throne, becoming the ruler of Orlais.^[2]
The second husband of Lady Mantillon died by falling off his horse.^[3]
There's a superstition that twisting an old horseshoe nail into a circle and placing it inside horse's saddle brings luck.^[4]