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The '''Ryshadium''' is a type or breed of horse on [[Roshar]].{{book ref|sa1|12}}
  
   
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Ryshadium are known for being larger, faster, and possessing greater stamina than other breeds of horse.{{book ref|sa1|12}} They are also generally considered to be more intelligent than other horses with their owners at least occasionally assuming that they are sentient.{{book ref|sa1|15}} Furthermore, they are known for choosing, and only obeying, a particular rider.{{book ref|sa1|12}} They can be "borrowed" to other riders. There are only a dozen men throughout the warcamps that have been chosen by Ryshadiums, with [[Dalinar]] and [[Adolin]] among these few. Their Ryshadium stallions were [[Gallant]] and [[Sureblood]] respectively.{{book ref|sa1|12}} Ryshadium are more common in the west, but they have been seen as far east as Alethkar.
  
   
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Ryshadium are a subspecies or breed of horse on [[Roshar]]. They are often referred to as “the third shard” in addition to a [[Shardblade]] and [[Shardplate]]{{book ref|sa3| 10}}.
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Ryshadium obtain their special abilities through a spren bond. The specifics of this bond are as yet unknown.{{au ref|rosharan}} It appears that they bond with musicspren, as they appear around Ryshadium even though there are no songs being played.{{book ref|sa3|26}}
 
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They are genetically distinct from other horses though they are still capable of mating with them{{wob ref |5|Odessycon|2016}}.
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The Ryshadium likely descended from horses that were brought to Roshar when humans first arrived{{book ref|sa3| 113}}.
   
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== Appearance ==
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Highprince [[Hatham]] had a Ryshadium{{book ref|sa2|29}}, as did Highprince [[Kalanor]].{{book ref|sa3|26}}
  
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Ryshadium are larger than other breeds of horse. It is noted that Dalinar's Ryshadium [[Gallant]] is two hands taller than an ordinary horse{{book ref |sa1| 12}}.
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Ryshadium have been seen to have multiple coat colors including, black{{book ref |sa1| 12}}, and white{{book ref |sa1|13}}. Additionally they can have both light or dark eyes which have rectangular pupils{{book ref |sa3| 10}}{{book ref |sa2| 81}}.
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Unlike ordinary horses Ryshadium have stone hooves and thus do not require shoes{{book ref |sa3| 10}}. This is likely an adaptation they have developed for life on Roshar.
   
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== Abilities ==
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Though Ryshadiums were stronger and more intelligent than normal horses, Shardbearers sometimes fight unmounted because they didn't want to endanger them in close attacks.{{book ref|sa1|68}}
 
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Ryshadium are significantly stronger than other warhorses. They can carry a shardbearer in full plate demonstrating their enhanced strength and endurance.They are also faster than other horse breeds{{book ref |sa1| 13}} {{book ref |sa1|56}}. They are strong enough to withstand a shardbearer jumping into their saddle without any injury to themselves{{book ref | sa1| 13}} an action that would break most ordinary horses backs{{book ref |sa3| 26}}.
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Ryshadium also have a higher level of sentience than other animals(a benefit of their spren bond), nearing sapience{{au ref|rosharan}}.
   
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== Behavior ==
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Gallant showed his special closeness to Dalinar in the [[Battle of the Tower]] when he charged through the lines towards [[Dalinar]] when he was attacked by the Parshendi Shardbearer.{{book ref|sa1|68}}
  
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Ryshadium exhibit many behaviors that are unique to the breed. They posses a certain level of sentience{{au ref |rosharan}}. It is unclear the exact degree of sentience they posses however there are multiple times throughout the series when a Ryshadium appears to understand it’s rider.
   
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In battle Ryshadium will hold their ground even in circumstances when other horses would flee, either through training or their natural abilities{{book ref |sa1| 13}}.
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Ryshadium are often ridden by Shardbearers, hence their capability of carrying heavy Shardplates. Because of this fact, they are referred to as the third shard, alongside [[Shardblade]] and [[Shardplate]]. However, unlike the other two, one cannot win or trade a Ryshadium{{book ref|Oathbringer|10}}
  
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It is indicated that Ryshadium are difficult to train, when Dalinar laments this fact in The Way of Kings {{book ref| sa1| 18}}. This is likely due to the fact that they cannot be ridden unless they choose a rider first{{book ref |sa3| 10}}.
   
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The intelligence and understanding of the Ryshadium can be seen in their relationships with their riders. Riders often carry on conversations with Ryshadium and the horses will seemingly answer either through body language or sounds such as snorts{{book ref|sa1|15}} {{book ref |sa3|10}} {{book ref|sa2|26}}.
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Ryshadium are not native to [[Roshar]].{{wob ref|10499}}
  
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== Choosing a Rider ==
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Ryshadium are known for choosing and obeying only a particular rider{{book ref|sa1|12}}. Dalinar describes the experience of having a Ryshadium accept him as a rider as “indescribable”{{book ref|sa1|15}}. It is indicated that one must be “worthy” to be chosen by a Ryshadium, what the measure of worthiness is however remains unclear{{book ref|sa2|81}}.
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Riders often communicate with their Ryshadium as if they have full or partial understanding of what their rider is saying{{book ref|sa1|15}} furthermore they do respond with body language and sounds indicating that this is true{{book ref| sa1| 15}}.
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While Ryshadium are useful in battle Shardbearers will sometimes fight unmounted so that they do not endanger their Ryshadium in close attacks{{book ref| sa1|56}} {{book ref|sa1|68}}. Ryshadium are loyal to their riders, and will risk their lives to find and aid them. This is demonstrated when Dalinar's Ryshadium Gallant runs to look for him during the battle at the tower {{book ref|sa1|68}}.
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Though Ryshadium choose their rider they will allow others to ride them as they are needed, in one instance Ryshadium were used to carry three wounded men from the battlefield {{book ref|sa1|68}}.
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'''Known Riders'''
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*[[Dalinar]] with [[Gallant]]{{book ref|sa1|15}}
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*[[Adolin]] with [[Sureblood]]{{book ref|sa1|13}}
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*[[Hatham]] with unnamed Ryshadium{{book ref|sa2|29}}
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*[[Kalanor]] with unnamed Ryshadium{{book ref|sa3|26}}
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== Spren Bond ==
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In the Rosharan essay by Khriss it is stated that there is a symbiotic relationship between spren and Ryshadium {{au ref|rosharan}}. Some of the benefits to Ryshadium are clear(strength, self awareness), it is unclear what the spren receive from the Ryshadium. Ryshadium are – like humans – a non-native species to Roshar that has developed a spren bond{{wob ref|12|Idaho Falls signing |2018}}.
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== Theories and speculation ==
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It has been theorized that [[musicspren]] bond the Ryshadium, as they have been seen around the Ryshadium even when there is no music playing{{book ref|sa3|26}}.
   
 
== Trivia ==
  
== Trivia ==
 
* Ryshadium is a word also used in the ''[[Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians (series)|Alcatraz]]'' series; [[Radrian Blackburn]] asks [[Leavenworth Smedry]] how to bypass the Sentinel's Glass of Ryshadium during the torture.{{book ref|a1|16}}
  
* Ryshadium is a word also used in the ''[[Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians (series)|Alcatraz]]'' series; [[Radrian Blackburn]] asks [[Leavenworth Smedry]] how to bypass the Sentinel's Glass of Ryshadium during the torture.{{book ref|a1|16}}
   
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== Quotes ==
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:''“They pick their rider son. We fixate on Shards, but any man - courageous or coward - can bond a Blade. Not so here, on this ground. Only the worthy win here . . .”''{{book ref|sa2|81}}
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Dalinar to Adolin at some point prior to the beginning of [[The Way of Kings]].
   
 
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Revision as of 02:23, 12 November 2018

Ryshadium
Type Horse
World of Origin Roshar
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Ryshadium are a subspecies or breed of horse on Roshar. They are often referred to as “the third shard” in addition to a Shardblade and Shardplate[1]. They are genetically distinct from other horses though they are still capable of mating with them[2]. The Ryshadium likely descended from horses that were brought to Roshar when humans first arrived[3].

Appearance

Ryshadium are larger than other breeds of horse. It is noted that Dalinar's Ryshadium Gallant is two hands taller than an ordinary horse[4]. Ryshadium have been seen to have multiple coat colors including, black[4], and white[5]. Additionally they can have both light or dark eyes which have rectangular pupils[1][6]. Unlike ordinary horses Ryshadium have stone hooves and thus do not require shoes[1]. This is likely an adaptation they have developed for life on Roshar.

Abilities

Ryshadium are significantly stronger than other warhorses. They can carry a shardbearer in full plate demonstrating their enhanced strength and endurance.They are also faster than other horse breeds[7] [8]. They are strong enough to withstand a shardbearer jumping into their saddle without any injury to themselves[7] an action that would break most ordinary horses backs[9]. Ryshadium also have a higher level of sentience than other animals(a benefit of their spren bond), nearing sapience[10].

Behavior

Ryshadium exhibit many behaviors that are unique to the breed. They posses a certain level of sentience[10]. It is unclear the exact degree of sentience they posses however there are multiple times throughout the series when a Ryshadium appears to understand it’s rider.

In battle Ryshadium will hold their ground even in circumstances when other horses would flee, either through training or their natural abilities[7]. It is indicated that Ryshadium are difficult to train, when Dalinar laments this fact in The Way of Kings [11]. This is likely due to the fact that they cannot be ridden unless they choose a rider first[1].

The intelligence and understanding of the Ryshadium can be seen in their relationships with their riders. Riders often carry on conversations with Ryshadium and the horses will seemingly answer either through body language or sounds such as snorts[12] [13] [14].

Choosing a Rider

Ryshadium are known for choosing and obeying only a particular rider[15]. Dalinar describes the experience of having a Ryshadium accept him as a rider as “indescribable”[12]. It is indicated that one must be “worthy” to be chosen by a Ryshadium, what the measure of worthiness is however remains unclear[16].

Riders often communicate with their Ryshadium as if they have full or partial understanding of what their rider is saying[12] furthermore they do respond with body language and sounds indicating that this is true[17]. While Ryshadium are useful in battle Shardbearers will sometimes fight unmounted so that they do not endanger their Ryshadium in close attacks[8] [18]. Ryshadium are loyal to their riders, and will risk their lives to find and aid them. This is demonstrated when Dalinar's Ryshadium Gallant runs to look for him during the battle at the tower [18].

Though Ryshadium choose their rider they will allow others to ride them as they are needed, in one instance Ryshadium were used to carry three wounded men from the battlefield [18].


Known Riders

Spren Bond

In the Rosharan essay by Khriss it is stated that there is a symbiotic relationship between spren and Ryshadium [10]. Some of the benefits to Ryshadium are clear(strength, self awareness), it is unclear what the spren receive from the Ryshadium. Ryshadium are – like humans – a non-native species to Roshar that has developed a spren bond[21].


Theories and speculation

It has been theorized that musicspren bond the Ryshadium, as they have been seen around the Ryshadium even when there is no music playing[20].

Trivia


Quotes

“They pick their rider son. We fixate on Shards, but any man - courageous or coward - can bond a Blade. Not so here, on this ground. Only the worthy win here . . .”[16]

Dalinar to Adolin at some point prior to the beginning of The Way of Kings.

Notes

  1. ↑ a b c d Oathbringer chapter 10#
  2. ↑ Arcanum entry 5
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  3. ↑ Oathbringer chapter 113#
  4. ↑ a b The Way of Kings chapter 12#
  5. ↑ a b The Way of Kings chapter 13#
  6. ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 81#
  7. ↑ a b c The Way of Kings chapter 13#
  8. ↑ a b The Way of Kings chapter 56#
  9. ↑ Oathbringer chapter 26#
  10. ↑ a b c Arcanum Unbounded - The Rosharan System#
  11. ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 18#
  12. ↑ a b c d The Way of Kings chapter 15#
  13. ↑ Oathbringer chapter 10#
  14. ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 26#
  15. ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 12#
  16. ↑ a b Words of Radiance chapter 81#
  17. ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 15#
  18. ↑ a b c The Way of Kings chapter 68#
  19. ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 29#
  20. ↑ a b Oathbringer chapter 26#
  21. ↑ Arcanum entry 12
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  22. ↑ Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians chapter 16#
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