Dreorl was a Thane of the Riddermark's cavalry and commanded an Éored of 100 Knights. He was an experienced fighter and wore a chainmail suit that fell to his ankles. His peaked helm possessed a nose guard, and his mount bore a reinforced saddle, capable of absorbing the impact of a full charge. Although he had wealth enough to employ the heavy, twelve-foot yew spear used by the heavy cavalry, Dreorl preferred the more traditional nine-foot spear. His ability to maneuver the lighter weapon more than compensated for it's lesser mass.