d20 Avalanche Press Noble Steeds.pdf

A dzo Guide to Horses &Mounts

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Percheron

Shire

Clydesdale

Breton

Part 4: Beasts of Burden

Elephant

Indian Elephant

African Elephant

Camel

Charioteering

War

Racing

Part 5: Steeds of Legend

Pegasus

Gryphon

Aughisky

Unique or Exceptional Steeds

Golemic Steeds

Fey Horses

Part 6: Steed Creation

Steed Experience

Building a Steed

Choosing a Classification

Choosing a Breed

Choosing a Class

Selecting Feats

Steed Classes

Courser

Destrier

Palfrey

Steed Feats

Part 7: Outfitting a Steed

Tack and Barding

New Magic Items

Credits

Table of

Contents

Introduction

Part I: Creatures of Wind and Fire

War

Travel

Leisure

Dressage

Work

Myth

Roman

Celtic

Chinese

Hindu

Voudoun

Centaurs

Male and Female Symbolism

Learning the Horse

Coloration

Markings

Measurements

Physical Structure

Age

Communication

Types of Horse

Destrier: War-Steed

The Palfrey: Everyday Ambler

The Courser: Hot-blooded Speedster

Pack Animals

Hunter

history Parts 2 through 5 detail different types of animals,

from light horses and ponies to heavy draft and warhorses.

There’s information on more exotic mounts like elephants

and camels and magical and mythical ones such as Pegasus

and gryphons. Each classification is broken down by breed

with historical information and unique game stats.

In Part 6, you’ll find information for creating your own

personalized steed. Choose the classification, breed, and

class for your mount. You’ll also find 24 new Feats usable

by steeds. Part 7 details the equipment you’ll need to ride

and offers some new magical items designed to enhance

your mount’s performance.

Introduction

What is a knight without his noble steed or a thief without

a means of escape? Without the horse, society would not be

as advanced or as widespread as we know it. The rise and fall

of civilization began on the back of a horse. And yet, the

average fantasy game would have you believe that a horse is

just a horse. No longer. NOBLE

STEEDS: THE 1120 GUIDE TO

HORSES, COURSERS,

enables your PC to havc

an individualized steed, complete with detailed training,

classes and levels, and unique feats to make your horse an

effective companion for adventuring. Players and game

masters alike will find the backgrounds, historical

information, and mechanical guides in this book integral to

any campaign. Now players will be able to create the equine

companion of their characters’ dreams.

Part I offers an introductory course on the common horse,

including information on coloration, size, attitude, and

AND MOUNTS

Everything you need to help your steed become an elite

companion, a compatriot at arms, or a speedy courser that

runs like the wind is here. The choice is yours, and your

mount stands outside, ready to conquer the world. What are

you waiting for?

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