Wickan Horsewives

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Book 2 · Ch. 5

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The Wickan Horsewives first appear in Deadhouse Gates as skilled elders who tend exhausted battle mounts, providing healing and restoration for the Wickan cavalry. Across the series, they evolve from background support figures into vital cultural and spiritual anchors for the Wickan people, embodying the deep bond between rider and horse that defines Wickan identity. Their role expands to encompass not just physical care but also the preservation of ancient traditions and the emotional resilience of their warriors during times of war and displacement.