Dawnriders are skilled navigators who race sky ships. This tradition originated with the Ohrinthi of Vesta, who developed intricate sailing routes utilizing the predictable patterns of magnetic winds in their planet's upper atmosphere, the Winds of the Dawn. These magnetic currents were initially mastered for transportation and cultural practices among Vesta's floating islands.

After the Ohrinthine exodus to Tempus following the Legion's invasion, Dawnriding has evolved into a popular competitive sport. While magnetic currents do not exist on other planets, Ohrinthian inspired anti-gravity technology allows pilots to recreate similar conditions artificially. The sport honors Ohrinthine culture by navigating complex wind patterns and floating obstacles.

The sport holds particular significance in Ilipth, the vertical city of the Ohrinthi on Tempus, where the mountainous terrain and aerial pathways provide ideal conditions for training and competitions. The racing events serve as both a competitive sport and a way to preserve and honor traditional Ohrinthine navigation techniques.