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== Appearance ==

Ryshadium are larger than other breeds of horse -- among others, [[Gallant]] is two hands taller than an ordinary mount.{{book ref|sa1|12}} They can have various coat colors, including black{{book ref|sa1|12}} and white{{book ref|sa1|13}}. Additionally they can have both light or dark eyes, which have rectangular pupils.{{book ref|sa3|10}}{{book ref|sa2|81}} Unlike ordinary horses, Ryshadium have stone hooves and thus do not require shoes.{{book ref|sa3|10}} This is likely an adaptation they have developed for life on Roshar. It is unknown if the hooves are actually stone, or a stone-like material.

 

=== Choosing a Rider ===

Ryshadium are known for choosing and obeying only a particular rider.{{book ref|sa1|12}} Dalinar describes the experience of having a Ryshadium accept him as a rider as “indescribable”.{{book ref|sa1|15}} It is indicated that one must be “worthy” to be chosen by a Ryshadium, what the measure of worthiness is however remains unclear.{{book ref|sa2|81}}