Quietus

Quietus, the pale stallion introduced in the first book of the Red Rising Saga, serves as Darrow's formidable mount during the brutal Institute campaigns, distinguished by its strength, aggression, and ability to fend off wolves. While the horse's presence is not explicitly detailed in subsequent books, its role as a symbol of Darrow's early rise through the Institute's ranks marks it as a foundational element of his transformation from Red to Gold. The absence of Quietus in later volumes suggests its story concludes with the Institute, leaving its legacy as a brief but memorable companion in Darrow's ascent.