While Eladrin-crafted saddles and harnesses remain masterworks of enchantment—designed to secure and support riders through the rigors of early training and extended travel—they are not the foundation of true dragonflight.

Once a rider is fully bonded, reliance on such gear often diminishes.

In battle and moments of urgency, most bonded pairs forgo saddles and harnesses entirely, favoring unrestrained movement and complete synchronization. The bond itself provides the awareness, balance, and unity required to endure evasive maneuvers and the chaos of aerial combat.

Saddles are therefore most commonly retained for:

• early-stage training

• riders not yet fully attuned to their dragons

• long-distance or endurance-based flights

Among the most experienced pairs, to fly without such support is not recklessness—but a mark of trust, mastery, and unity.