Griffon Riders

Griffon riders are people in the Circle and Kushan, known for their skill at taming, riding, and caring for griffons. They tend to be small, light, nimble people, as this is necessary able to be lifted into the air by a Griffon mount for any meaningful period, and stay on while controlling it. The most skilled can even perform archery from the backs of fast-moving griffons.
== Kushan ==
Griffon Riders in Kushan are normally selected for their small size.
== Circle of Friends ==
Griffon riders in the Circle historically begin their training at around the age of 13, when most Encircled begin training for their first occupations. It is very common for those who take to the art to take drugs to stunt their own growth, preventing them from growing to full stature, usually leading to medical problems later in life. The Technocracy does not approve of this practice, but has not yet found a better alternative to the griffon's lift problems, and would be going against their stated goals if they prevented the riders from pursuing their passions, so they've had to resort to simply making the safer drugs and medical treatment easily accessible.
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