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Ryshadium are a subspecies or breed of horse on [[Roshar]]. They are genetically distinct from other horses though they are still capable of mating with them.{{wob ref |
== Appearance ==
Ryshadium are larger than other breeds of horse. It is noted that Dalinar's Ryshadium [[Gallant]] is two hands taller than an ordinary horse.{{book ref
== Abilities ==
Ryshadium are significantly stronger than other warhorses. They can carry a shardbearer in full plate demonstrating their enhanced strength and endurance. They are also faster than other horse breeds.{{book ref
Ryshadium also have a higher level of sentience than other animals (a benefit of their spren bond), nearing sapience.{{au ref|rosharan}}
== Behavior ==
Ryshadium exhibit many behaviors that are unique to the breed. They posses a certain level of sentience.{{au ref
In battle Ryshadium will hold their ground even in circumstances when other horses would flee, either through training or their natural abilities.{{book ref
It is indicated that Ryshadium are difficult to train, when Dalinar laments this fact in The Way of Kings
The intelligence and understanding of the Ryshadium can be seen in their relationships with their riders. Riders often carry on conversations with Ryshadium and the horses will seemingly answer either through body language or sounds such as snorts.{{book ref|sa1|15}}
=== Choosing a Rider ===
Ryshadium are known for choosing and obeying only a particular rider.{{book ref|sa1|12}}
Riders often communicate with their Ryshadium as if they have full or partial understanding of what their rider is saying{{book ref|sa1|15}} furthermore they do respond with body language and sounds indicating that this is true.{{book ref|
While Ryshadium are useful in battle Shardbearers will sometimes fight unmounted so that they do not endanger their Ryshadium in close attacks.{{book ref|
Though Ryshadium choose their rider they will allow others to ride them as they are needed, in one instance Ryshadium were used to carry three wounded men from the battlefield
'''Known Riders'''
== Spren Bond ==
In the Rosharan essay by Khriss it is stated that there is a symbiotic relationship between spren and Ryshadium
== Theories and speculation ==
It has been theorized that [[musicspren]] bond the Ryshadium, as they have been seen around the Ryshadium even when there is no music playing.{{book ref|sa3|26}}
== Trivia ==
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