Origin of the Ganthian horseman: After the breakthrough in use of stirrups among the soldiers of the Ganthian States, Ganthian horse-riding techniques steadily adapted to the region's dominant terrain: hills. Ganthian riders became increasingly skilled in navigating and then fighting among the peaks and valleys that characterize much of Ganthia. Once Ganthia's generals started applying their new knowledge of military tactics to the Ganthian army, the cavalry also adapted to the use of combat techniques other than a straightforward charge. Gradually, their unique fighting style developed, heavily influenced by the predominant hilly terrain within Ganthia. Now, Ganthian horsemen have won many victories against the barbarians of the west and east by utilizing ambush techniques, especially with an altitudinal advantage.

Combat characteristics of the Ganthian horseman: Lightly-armored, mace-wielding, and stealthy Ganthian horsemen are adept at luring enemies into a trap, such as a low-lying valley, and then charging them from a higher altitude. They have the same climatic strengths and weaknesses as Formicidae spear-soldiers. All cavalry within the Ganthian army are Ganthian horsemen. They comprise 10% of the Ganthian army’s manpower in total.

Flowchart for the Ganthian horseman: Horse, mace (axe), light armor, stealth, tier 2. (29/30 CP total)

Transaction:

civ=The Ganthian States
trans: 
 name=developed Ganthian horseman
 culture=-10
 note=Horse, mace (axe), light armor, stealth, tier 2