Sunbloods
creatureElite genetically engineered warhorses native to Mercury, massive and intrepid nearly one ton weight, 23 hands tall (about 7.4 ft at shoulder), bone-pale coats, fiery/orange manes, capable of 80 km/h gallop, resilient but vulnerable in storms, require Obsidian handlers, used in Votum races and war, often with multihued festival saddles, blood-responsive to riders.
Sunbloods, the elite genetically engineered warhorses native to Mercury, burst onto the scene in Dark Age as towering, bone-pale behemoths with fiery orange manes, capable of blistering 80 km/h gallops and bred for the brutal Votum races and Rim warfare. Requiring Obsidian handlers and responding to their riders' blood, these nearly one-ton steeds symbolize Mercury's harsh ingenuity, blending raw power with vulnerability in storms. Though their role remains confined to the frozen battlefields of the fifth book, they embody the saga's escalating fusion of genetic mastery and martial spectacle, potentially foreshadowing greater involvement in the Rim's unfolding conflicts.
Evolution
Dark Age
Elite genetically engineered warhorses native to Mercury, massive and intrepid nearly one ton weight, 23 hands tall (about 7.4 ft at shoulder), bone-pale coats, fiery/orange manes, capable of 80 km/h gallop, resilient but vulnerable in storms, require Obsidian handlers, used in Votum races and war, often with multihued festival saddles, blood-responsive to riders.
Book Appearances
Dark Age
First appears Ch 17