>>10825233This is not a mounted archer. He has a helmet with full visor (detrimental to aiming); full plate (detrimental to handling a crossbow); no quiver so no reloads; is specifically depicted with sword and shield while on horseback with the crossbow as a secondary weapon alongside his lance. The presence of a second sword indicates this is more of a weapons pack with knight and horse as a bonus.
There are no mounted archers in the Castle theme because mounted archers were not a thing in western medieval warfare. Whenever they were present on the battlefield they were mercenaries from the east where mounted archers were a way of life for many. Archers would often ride to battle but would always dismount and fight on foot, as the size of longbows and the reloading process for most crossbows made being on horseback a detriment at best, a liability at worst.
