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| The Chevaliers, along with the Cuirassiers, comprise the bulk of the Gallisian armed forces -- or, that is, the organized part. (In times of actual war, they rely heavily on levies of peasants equipped with make- shift weapons, as fodder.) Like the Cuirassiers, the Chevaliers are known for their notions of chivalry and for their highly ornamental armor (and decorative caparisons on their well-trained drokar mounts). On occasion, great jousting festivals are held, a frequent attraction for visitors to Gallis, during which Chevaliers compete to show their prowess in various contests -- the greatest being the jousting tournament itself -- on occasion even against outsiders from other lands. The Chevaliers are known for being excellent drokar riders, though a great deal of their training is focused more upon showmanship, rather than practical tactics ... so they do not provide a significant threat to the neighbors of Gallis.
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