


But good alchemy only matters if a rider knows how to defend their phoenix horse at night. Competitors must be skilled at creating and controlling phoenix horses made of ash and alchemy, which are summoned back to life each sunrise with uniquely crafted powers to cover impossible distances and challenges before bursting into flames at sunset. But the modern version of the sport requires more than good riding. Over the course of a multi-day event, elite riders from clashing cultures vie to be crowned champion.

Centuries of blood and fire carved their competition into a more modern spectacle: The Races. First into battle, then on great hunts, and finally for the pure sport of seeing who rode the fastest. Red Rising meets The Scorpio Races in this epic fantasy following three phoenix horse riders-skilled at alchemy-who must compete at The Races-the modern spectacle that has replaced warfare within their empire.Įvery year since the Ashlords were gifted phoenix horses by their gods, they've raced them.
