The Dark Riders

The Dark Riders: What Are They?

The Dark Riders are the polar opposite to the Soul Riders. Dark and corrupt, they want nothing more than to cause misery and inflict pain upon anyone they cross. They are Garnok's most trusted individuals and I believe there is more to them. If you carry on reading I will explain all.

As the Keepers of Aideen have the four circles, I believe Garnok has something similar to fight against the Light. The Dark Riders and the Soul Riders are like Yin and Yang, which means even though they fight in different fields they are both needed to keep the world in balance. However, only one side will win in the end. First off I will explain the Four Circles.

The first one is Nightmare. We've all heard Mr Sands refer to Katja as the Nightmare Rider. This Circle can induce a person into a living nightmare. They may think they are trapped in a real nightmare when in reality it's just an illusion to throw their enemy off their game, while they are still in the real world. Due to being able to mental link with people, I believe that the Nightmare Circle is the opposite to the Moon Circle, as we know Linda can make mental links and see visions. 

Secondly, we have Flare. This Circle can travel between worlds as easily as those as the Sun. This name was given to this circle in what the sun dangerously gives off. Solar flares, which can travel through space and harm planets which don't have the correct conditions to protect itself. Jessica is part of this circle, as well as her Dark Horse. Members of this circle can steal souls and place them in Pandoria whenever they wish.

Thirdly, Reaper. This Circle are the warriors for Garnok. They are the opposite of the Lightning Circle, and would rather inflict damage than help others. I'd but Sabine in this circle, due to the fact she happily tore Thomas and Justin apart. Not only do they love inflicting pain on their enemies mentally, but physically as well. Something, Sabine loves to do more than the rest of her fellow Dark Riders.

Lastly, we have Discord. Not much is known about this circle, as Elise is still trapped in Pandoria thanks to the efforts of the Soul Riders. This circle are the opposites for the Star Circle. Instead of helping and healing others, they like to cause disharmony and mayhem to those around them. They love making friends turn against each other, and can even cause a rift between the Dark Riders themselves if gone unchecked. Elise is part of this circle and has yet to be found.

I have a feeling that like Aideen's children, the Dark Riders were made from Garnok's flesh and dark desires. Gross thought, I agree but hear me out. If Aideen's children each inherited power from one specific circle, so did Garnok's Generals. I believe he made these creatures to fight off Aideen's Light and her offspring as well as their descendants, however, they haven't aged or needed to reproduce to keep the line of darkness going. Being a General means immortality, never dying ans never getting particularly old. 

Thank you for reading, as I was writing this, I was listening to LEAH a Celtic Metal artist, who fuels my my theory muse and keeps me going to post more content for you! Be sure to give her music a listen, her voice is magical!