Dark Rider/1.03

Dark Riders are cavalry.

Dark Elf
While its stats may seem unremarkable, the Dark Rider can act as a specialist Assassin designed to decimate Heroes. Compared to its other Elven equivalents, it outperforms Woodriders but is bested by the Dragon Knight. It is also quite expensive for what it does and can't just be thrown at the enemy - it will require specific planning for use.

Benifits from Black Ward research.

Quotes

 * Ready: "Darkness rides the land."
 * Select: "Chaos reigns." "The end is nigh." "Dark Lords are rising." "The reign of heroes is ended."
 * Order: "All shall perish." "There is no escape." "And there is no justice." "All shall perish."
 * Deathblow: "Taste my dark blade!"