Windrider

This article contains information from the Warcraft RPG which is considered non-canon.

Dwarven Windrider.

Windriders are the knights of the sky, riding their flying mounts into combat. With time and experience, rider and mount move in graceful unison that makes them increasingly formidable opponents. The mount of a windrider is well disciplined and trained for combat. A windrider has a close relationship with her mount similar to the relationship between a spellcaster and his familiar. A windrider can intuitively sense the emotional mood of her mount from a distance. As the bond grows, the windrider and her mount can communicate as effectively as though they shared a common language, though other creatures cannot understand the communication without magical help. In time this bond between the windrider and the mount becomes telepathic - each can see through the other's eyes. As they ride in combat, windriders and their mounts learn to watch for one another's safety in combat.Template:Cite

Gryphon Riders

The Wildhammer dwarves of Aerie Peak long ago befriended the mighty Gryphons and these Windriders have helped the Alliance in various wars and conflicts, lending their aid to its cause in order to keep the skies free. They are renowned for defeating many mighty dragons during the capture of Alexstrasza, darting around the crimson giants with astounding agility, confusing it and its handler, and finally one dwarf would swoop in and strike a killing blow to the head or skull.

In close combat, Gryphon riders wield the legendary Stormhammers, but when taking down a dragon, creatures of thick scale where a hammer would be little use, they have been known to strike with long-handled battle axes with adamantium blades, biting through the scale.

Wyvern Rider

The sentient wyverns of Kalimdor were eager to ally themselves with the shamanistic horde. Impressed by the orcs' commitment to honor and victory, the wyverns allowed the orcs to ride them into combat against those who would disturb the tranquility of Kalimdor and its denizens. The wyverns, who share a common ancestry with both dragons and gryphons, use their powerful claws and razor-like fangs against both airborne attackers and ground troops, while their riders may hurl envenomed spears at the enemy.

Wyvern riders carry envenomed spears that have been coated with the lethal venom from Stranglethorn’s giant jungle snakes. When pierced by these spears, the riders’ enemies are weakened and slowly eaten alive as the vile poison courses through their bodies.Template:Cite

Dragonhawks of Quel'Danas

The blood elves' deadly Dragonhawk units are trained to scour the infested ranges of Quel'Thalas. From the aeries of the island refuge of Quel'Danas, these elite windriders seek intruders and report on the movements of troops through the scarred forests. Battle with the Dragonhawks is a sudden, confusing, and swift move to find shelter from rending talons and razor sharp arrows. The blood elves use aerial tactics and minor spell strikes from the sky to tear through their foes like a fierce wind. They often defend themselves and their mounts with mage armor before engaging in battle.Template:Cite

• See also: Dragonhawk Rider

A troll batrider

Troll Batrider

Light flying unit with incredible perception. Good at destroying buildings. The fire obsessed Troll Batriders are often used as reconnaissance for the Orcish Horde.[1]

Windwarriors

The most elite of windriders become Windwarriors.

• See, Windwarriors.

Famous Windriders

• Falstad