And so, the legend of lived on, a tale whispered from generation to generation, reminding all who heard it that true bravery lies not in the strength of the rider alone, but in the harmony between heart and beast.
The notes rose like sunrise, soft yet firm. The wind carried the melody across the plains, reaching the ears of the Great Horses. Ariam’s ears twitched; his massive chest rose and fell in rhythm with the tune. When the music softened, Master Corin whispered, “Now, step onto his belly, child of the wind. Trust the heartbeat.”
It was said that those who could ride a Great Horse , feeling the rhythmic rise and fall of its heart, would be granted a single vision of the future—a glimpse that could change the fate of a kingdom.
