# The Shield of Calatria The **Shield of Calatria** is the military force among the **Elvae**, tasked with defending the ancient city-state of Calatria and its people. The **Calatrian Archers** are renowned for their unmatched bow skill and incredible ability to strike from a distance. These rangers are highly specialized in mounted combat, riding the massive, flightless **Rhacos birds**, a species unique to Calatria. These creatures, known for their speed and endurance, provide the Archers with unparalleled mobility across the vast, biodiverse landscapes of Calatria’s forests and plains. The **Elvaedri** are the **melee specialists** of the Shield of Calatria, known for their exceptional speed, stealth, and lethal precision in close combat. These warriors are trained to move unseen and strike before their enemies even realise they are there, making them living shadows in the dense woods surrounding Calatria. Their ability to blend into their surroundings is unparalleled, often disappearing into the foliage or shadows and reappearing at the most unexpected moments. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://wiki.chainsofwar.io/chains-of-war-lore/factions/elvae/the-shield-of-calatria.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.