Utaku Battle Maiden

The Battle Maiden are an elite regiment of the Unicorn cavalry. It is comprised almost only of the Utaku family female samurai, who ride the famed Utaku battle steeds. The battle maidens share a special bond with these horses.

Battle Maidens are considered fearless, and swift. They are famous for charging into the melee without uttering a single word.

Otaku, the first Unicorn thunder is considered to be the first ever battle maiden. However, it is her daughter, Otaku Shiko founded the Battle Maiden school.

Major references

 * Way of the Unicorn, pp42-43