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Shiere Eladrin
Also known as: the Bower Cavalry
Who are the Shining Mounted Host of the Eladrin
CG; CR 10 ‡
Alternate form: A streak of sparks
Shiere (shee-AIR) are thought to reflect Arvandor in a same way as novieres and bralani represent Aquallor and Mithardir respectively. They inhabit the vast wilderness of forests and hills of Arborea (and sometimes visit the Beastlands, Ysgard and the Prime), forming small communities. Shieres are among the more “normal” eladrin, in that they’re somewhat similar to typical woodland elves of the Prime. These celestials tend to be tall and thin, able to hide their slender bodies behind trees with ease. Shieres are defined by their love for nature, even though not all of them are as protective of it as, let’s say, denizens of the Beastlands. They possess extensive wilderness knowledge though, promote thoughtfulness towards natural resources, and resist over-hunting and over-farming. The shieres are one of the reasons why Arborea isn’t all covered with fields and farms.
One well-known trait of shieres is the deep bonds they form with their mounts—most often horses, but many other creatures will happily serve as a shiere companion. The shiere treat their mounts as partners, and their bond is so strong, they’re able to share some spell effects between them. Shieres can be called upon by ghaele, shiradi or tulani, for Arvandor is a dangerous place, and the shieres possess valuable skills from their experiences fighting monsters. Many shieres will pledge their loyalties to a tulani court, and promise their help in an hour of dire need. Shieres rarely use their alternate form (a bright streak of sparks, that doesn’t set things on fire, but does burn enemies) since it requires a lot of energy, although the sparkform can be used to rapidly clear huge distances.
Stats: Planescape Monstrous Compendium Vol. 2 [2e] p35; Manual of the Planes [5e] p356; Creature Chronicle [PF1e]
Source: Margarita and Jon Winter-Holt.