Banshee Harness

After the shahaylu bond is made, the banshee must be ridden for the first flight immediately. Since this must be done without a harness, the young rider must balance with feet locked into the clavicular prominences which form the lower edge of the banshee’s breathing orifice, or spiracle. “Bareback” is the most difficult way to ride a banshee, and limits the type of flight maneuvers that the rider can do. Of course, since it is often the rider’s first flight of any kind, it is recommended that the novice rider use this flight to become attuned to his or her new banshee’s thought process and flying style, and let the banshee do most of the decision making about when to turn or climb. The banshee’s instincts will keep both of them alive.
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