Aryavardhan let out a soft laugh. "Princess Megha, this horse is a vessel of the Wind God, Vayudeva himself. His name is Sugriva, and he answers to no one unless he chooses to. Tell me—do you wish to ride him?" When Megha nodded, her eyes bright with wonder, Aryavardhan mounted the great beast first. He reached down, offering a steady hand to help her up behind him. Once she was settled, he closed his eyes and placed a palm gently against the horse’s mane, whispering a silent prayer to Vayudeva. In an instant, Sugriva unfurled massive, shimmering wings and surged