"Mad with hate, arrogant with pride, the Arabyan Knights came pouring down the valley like a flood of steel and fury. These were the terrors of the desert, the warriors who had kept a land twice the size of Bretonnia beneath the cruel fist of Sultan Jaffar."
- —The elite Sipahis of Araby.[2]
Arabyan Knights (Warmaster).
Arabyan Knights, known in their own tongue as Sipahis[2], are the cavalry-elite of Araby.
Role
It is popularly supposed that the horses of Araby are descended from Elven steeds brought over from the west many centuries ago. They are graceful and swift creatures, highly prized amongst both the Sultans of the coast and the Sheiks of the inland deserts. The Arabyans are rightfully proud of their cavalry, so no expense is spared either in their equipment or maintenance. They are ornately equipped with long lances, tall helms, and glittering armour.[1a]
Trivia
- The term Sipahis is a term from Turkish kingdoms, such as the Seljuks and the Ottoman Empire, for the professional, fief-holding Cavalry Corps that served the Empire, and notably held a rivalry with the Slave-Soldier Janissary Corps.