Emperor Dreichels started raising his army for the War of the Lions in the Nord Highlands. The Nord Highlands are known for their breeding and raising of horses. Most of the war horses used by the Imperial Army are descended from Highland stock. The horses raised for Erebonia is one of my nomads' primary sources of income. The Golden Stallion, Erebonia's coat of arms, is said to depict a Nord raised warhorse. The Nord Highlands were first mentioned in Sora no Kiseki The 3rd.