Young Griffons

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The Young Griffons were and are an internal San d'Orian Security force established by the royalis as a way to train upcomming Knights too young yet for the frontlines during the time of the Crystal War.

Young Griffons during the Great War
*Led by Captain Excenmille from a high royal house in the San d'Orian line.A high energy and arrogant Elvaan who typically leads his troops into dangerous situations only to be saved by true San d'Orian Knights. Later became renowned San d'Orian hero, Excenmille gives Ballista information and was a part in reorginzing the event for Vana'dalians everywhere. *Second in Command is Lieutenant Rahal S Lebrart also of a royal house in San d'Oria said to hold a line of once brave Dragoon Knights. Today he is found as the General of the San d'Orian R.K.'s *Engineer Bistillot is a young Elvaan whom spends his days researching Orc equipment and other projects normally leading Excenmille and the other Young Griffons into trouble.Spends his days in a ??? Warmachine. *Sentry Rholont is a good natured Elvaan of lesser stature than his leaders, but is obidiant and serves the Griffons to utmost loyalty. He is often left behind to guard the courtyard while the others go off on "missions."