Old Book Vol. 13 is an item in Suikoden V.
Suikoden V[]
- Found In: Gordius (chest)
- Use: Give it to Alhazred.
- Content: Available here
Book Content (Suikoden V)[]
Title: Regulations of the Dragon Cavalry
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The Feitas Dragon Cavalry is governed by a strict set of regulations. These rules, and the regimented, disciplined behaviour they inspire in the cavalry, are a source of great pride for Falena.
But the vehemence with which they uphold these rules can make them appear to be a little pigheaded at times. The best example of this is their prohibition against women joining the Dragon Cavalry.
While it's true that women didn't ride dragon horses among the ancestors of the Dragon Cavalry in the dragon horse village, that was only a custom. It was never defined as a hard-and-fast rule.
In fact, the Dragon Cavalry was simply following the conventions of the Queendom at the time.
Back then, membership in the Queen's Knights was restricted to men only, so the Dragon Cavalry simply followed that tradition.
Later on, women were finally allowed to be appointed to the Queen's Knights. But the Dragon Cavalry, insistent on upholding their own rules and traditions, didn't follow their lead. Thus, women are excluded to this day.
However, rules shouldn't simply exist because of "tradition." The reason for the existence of rules should always be considered and challenged. If the times change, perhaps rules and regulations should, too.