The Akaviri who served under Reman Cyrodiil were dubbed the Dragonguard, as the Dragonborn Emperor's new shock troops were renowned dragon-slayers.{{ref|name=TBOTD|{{Cite book|The Book of the Dragonborn}}}} This Dragonguard was the direct predecessor of the {{Lore Link|Blades}}, who adopted Akaviri style for their weaponry, armor and heraldry.{{ref|name=TBOTD}}{{ref|name=TRAFOTB|{{Cite book|The Rise and Fall of the Blades}}}}{{ref|name=PGE1ECY}} Their headquarters, {{Lore Link|Cloud Ruler Temple}}, is also built in the Akaviri style. The Red Dragons that have come to represent the Empire and the Imperial City were originally Akaviri war mounts.{{ref|name=PGE1ECY}} A class of warriors known as {{Lore Link|Dragonknights}} emerged during the {{Lore Link|Interregnum}} of the {{Lore Link|Second Era}}, similarly based on the martial traditions of the dispersed Akaviri Dragonguard.{{ref|{{Cite book|Legacy of the Dragonguard}}}}{{ref|name=LOTD|{{Cite book|Legacy of the Dragonguard|ns=Lore}}}} These warriors made use of unique magical abilities{{ref|name=AFDOE|{{Cite book|Ardent Flame: Draconic or Endemic?|ns=Lore}}}} said to be based on the powers of dragons.{{ref|name=MBRP|{{Cite book|Mythical Beast, Real Powers|ns=Lore}}}}

==Galeria==