Cheval Flege is a major character in the anime series Monster Hunter Stories: Ride On. He is the childhood friend and rival of the protagonist, Lute. Cheval is initially cheerful and kind, but after a traumatic event involving the Black Blight, he becomes obsessed with revenge, distancing himself from his friends. His journey explores themes of grief, vengeance, and redemption as he confronts his inner turmoil and the consequences of his actions throughout the series.