Exotic Mounts - Beta version

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Exotic Mounts - For when a horse is just not enough


From many times & lands this menagerie of creatures is brought together for the enjoyment & edification of your adventurers.

For Whether from the back of a sturdy camel, astride a mighty war elephant or racing through the night on a skeletal steed all roads lead to adventure.

So use this collection of creatures both mundane and fantastic to expand the horizons of your gaming world, from glacial wastes to burning deserts and rolling plains there is no location these steeds cannot carry you.



Camel-Bactrian
Description: The Bactrian or two-humped camel and is easy to tell apart from it's cousin the Dromedary by it's longer shaggy hair, more solid build and shorter legs.
STR: 35
IQ: 8
LK: 9
CON: 35
DEX: 10
CHR: 5
SPD: 10
WIZ: 3
Combat Adds: +23
Missile Adds: -
Special Abilities:
The Camel can bite with it's blocky teeth, kick with it's legs and club with their necks for 1D6 + ADDS.
Camel Bite: The Camel's diet leaves it with a veritable swarm of bacteria in it's mouth and it's bite can cause infected wounds. If bitten by a Camel the victim must make a 2nd level SR on CON or suffer from fever and melais, reducing the victims adds by 25% for two-weeks or until the wound is treated with magical or conventional healing.
Spitting: the Camel can if angered spit a sticky wad of half-digested cud from it's first stomach. This does no damage, but can distract or blind the unwary. In missile combat the Camels effective DEX is 18.
Hyper Adaptation: The Camel is one of the most perfectly adapted animal evolution has produced. A Camel can walk for 34 days without food or water and in non-desert conditions the camel can get all the moisture it needs from eating greenery. The Camels red blood cells have an oval shape, unlike those of other mammals, which are circular. This allows the continued smooth operation even when the animal is severely dehydrated. The Camel can take radical temperature changes with ease and can lose up to 30% of it's bodies water without harm. For all SR regarding heat, exhaustion, dehydration or starvation the difficulty is reduced by -3 levels. Also Bactrian Camels have a -1 difficulty level bonus to any cold based SR.
Notes: While not as fast as the Dromedary the Bactrian is if possible even more enduring being able to carry 300 to 600 pounds over 29 miles in a day, for days on end. The Bactrian functions well in cold conditions and is native to North Eastern Asia.
Cost: 100 Gp where available
Customization Costs: The Bactrian Camels base customization cost is the same as the standard costs listed on the Custom Mounts Table except SPD which is doubled.
Personality Table:
Roll 1d6 and consult the table
1: Stolid: Nothing fazes this Bactrian, fire, flood or orc raider are all taken in stride
2: Cantankerous: This Bactrian has a mean streak a mile long and will to use it
3: Playful: The Bactrian like to be around its owner and is a friendly beast
4: Sly: This Bactrian likes nothing better than having one over on it's owner
5: Attached: This Bactrian has imprinted on it's owner, and watches their back
6: Game Masters fiat


Camel-Dromedary
Description: The Dromedary is the single humped Camel most often seen in pictures and movies. Also referred to as the Arabian Camel, the Dromedary is the main type of riding Camel.
STR: 30
IQ: 9
LK: 9
CON: 30
DEX: 12
CHR: 6
SPD: 12
WIZ: 3
Combat Adds: +18
Missile Adds: -
Special Abilities:
The Camel can bite with it's blocky teeth, kick with it's legs and club with their necks for 1D6 + ADDS.
Camel Bite: The Camel's diet leaves it with a veritable swarm of bacteria in it's mouth and it's bite can cause infected wounds. If bitten by a Camel the victim must make a 2nd level SR on CON or suffer from fever and melais, reducing the victims adds by 25% for two-weeks or until the wound is treated with magical or conventional healing.
Spitting: the Camel can if angered spit a sticky wad of half-digested cud from it's first stomach. This does no damage, but can distract or blind the unwary. In missile combat the Camels effective DEX is 18.
Hyper Adaptation: The Camel is one of the most perfectly adapted animal evolution has produced. A Camel can walk for 34 days without food or water and in non-desert conditions the camel can get all the moisture it needs from eating greenery. The Camels red blood cells have an oval shape, unlike those of other mammals, which are circular. This allows the continued smooth operation even when the animal is severely dehydrated. The Camel can take radical temperature changes with ease and can lose up to 30% of it's bodies water without harm. For all SR regarding heat, exhaustion, dehydration or starvation the difficulty is reduced by -3 levels.
Notes: While the Dromedary does suffer from an undeserved reputation as cantankerous and difficult in reality it is an even tempered and tractable beast and less difficult than the horse as far as behavioral problems go. The source of these rumors is the Camels tendency to remember mistreatment and return the favor when least expected. Camels were first used as cavalry when it was realized that horses hated the camels distinctive smell and they became difficult to control when confronted with it. Camels proved to be excellent war mounts, either as light lancers or more commonly as archer's mounts. While it is true that a horse can outrun a Dromedary over a short distance a well trained Dromedary can run at 8-9 mph for hours on end leaving a horse far in it's dust.
Cost: 120 Gp where available
Customization Costs: The Dromedaries base customization cost is the same as the standard costs listed on the Custom Mounts Table.
Personality Table:
Roll 1d6 and consult the table
1: Frisky: The Dromedary likes to play games and fool around
2: Grumpy: The Dromedary acts like the whole world is one big annoyance
3: Romantic: The Dromedary is always on the lookout for companionship
4:Loyal: The Dromedary is really tied to it's new master and will not abandon them
5: Companion: The Dromedary has taken a shine to it's owner and looks after them
6: Game Masters fiat


Clock-Work Steed
Description: Most Clock-Work Steeds are made of bronze although some are constructed of iron or steel. They resemble large metallic horses, some appear as basic mechanical armatures while some mimic the lifelike appearance of horses, depending on the tastes of the creator.
STR: 45
IQ: 10
LK: 12
CON: 45
DEX: 14
CHR: 20
SPD: 18
WIZ: 10
Combat Adds: +35
Missile Adds: +37
Special Abilities:
The Clock-Work Steed can deliver 2D6 +ADDS melee damage with its heavy hooves.
Metallic Construction: The Clock-Work Steed's construction provides it with 12 points of armor protection.
Mechanical Invulnerability: The Clock-Work Steed, is invulnerable to poison, disease, hunger, fear and does not need to breath.
Ward-Key: Each Clock-Work Steed has a key with which they must be symbolically wound up once a day. Whoever winds the Clock-Work Steed will control that steed until the next winding.
Mechanical Endurance: The Clock-Work Steed does not tire and as long as it is wound once a day can work tirelessly.
Obedient: The Clock-Work Steed's rider need never make a SR to determine if the steed will obey their commands.
Optional Extras:
Fiery Breath: This Clock-Work Steed has a small flame throwing unit installed in either the front or the rear allowing it to make a 5D6 short range missile attack. Cost: 1,000 Gp
Poison Gas: This Clock-Work Steed has a poison gas projector built in the front or rear allowing it to dispense a cloud of gas in a 5' foot area. Anyone caught in the cloud must make a 2nd level CON SR or suffer the effects of "Spider Venom" as in the T&T rules. Cost: 1,500 Gp
Bladed or Spiked Hooves: The addition of blades or spikes to the striking surfaces of this Clock-Work Steed allow it to do 4D6 +ADDS melee damage. Cost: 500 Gp
Mouth Blades or Fangs: The addition of blades, fangs or tusks to the head of the Clock-Work Steed allow it to deliver 3D6 +ADDS melee damage, as well as cutting ropes or other uses. Cost: 300 Gp
Grapnel & Winch: A grapnel & Automatic winch have been added to the rear of the Clock-Work Steed allowing it to exert it's full STR score in pulling objects. As an extra the grapnel may be fitted with a firing mount allowing the steed to shoot the grapnel for anchoring to far away surfaces or at an opponent for 3D6 +ADDS damage in missile combat. Cost: 500 Gp for the basic, an additional 300 Gp for the launcher option.
Life-Bonded: This Clock-Work Steed has been bonded to obey only one master and will never accept orders from any other individual without the masters consent. Cost: 2,000 Gp
Notes: The creation of sorcerer-artificers the Clock-Work Steed is far to expensive for everyday labor, but did go through a short period of vogue with upper-class warriors & rich dilettantes. Each hand-crafted creation the result of months of labor , arcane wizardry and craftsmanship combine in this steed. While never many they tend to run until destroyed and even today they show up in the most unlikely of places.
Cost: 5000 Gp + optional extras
Customization Costs: The Clock-Work Steed customization cost is the same as the standard costs listed on the Custom Mounts Table.
Personality Table:
Roll 1d6 and consult the table
1: None: This Clock-Work Steed seems purely a thing of metal and magic with no discernible personality
2: Responsive: This Clock-Work Steed obeys commands instantly, almost as if it knows it's riders mind
3: Temperamental: This Clock-Work Steed need the occasional prod or kick to get going in the morning
4: Dependable: A superior example this Clock-Work Steed is always ready to go
5: Quirky: If you didn't know better you'd swear this Clock-Work Steed was alive, it may come without being called or seek to mix with other horses
6: Game Masters fiat

Wyrd-Wire
Level: 2nd
Cost: 3
Range: Touch
Power Up: None
Duration: 24 hours
Availability: Not an official Wizards Guild spell, but very popular with Rogues. It may be found in any large city with a magical underworld or in many old grimoires.
Description: Wyrd-Wire allows an enterprising Wizard or Rogue to bypass a Clock-Work Steed's Ward Key and activate it.

Club-Arcanum
Level: 3
Cost: 2
Range: Touch
Power Up: Double duration
Duration: 24 hours
Availability: An out of date spell, but still on the official guild rolls and easy to find in any large city.
Description: The Club-Arcanum prevents the use of a "Wyrd-Wire" spell cast by a lower level Wizard or Rogue from effecting the recipient steed for the duration of the spell.

Dark Unicorn
Description: Almost a photo-Negative of the more common Unicorn, the Dark Unicorn's hide is the deepest ebon-black and the beard, mane, tail & the fur around the Dark Unicorns hooves is leaden-grey. The Dark Unicorn's Alicorn is also a leaden-grey & unlike the more common Unicorns the Dark Unicorn's Alicorn is a curved saber like shape not a spiral horn.
STR: 40
IQ: 16
LK: 12
CON: 45
DEX: 16
CHR: - 40
SPD: 18
WIZ: 20
Combat Adds: +32
Missile Adds: -
Special Abilities:
The Dark Unicorn does 5D6 damage in melee with it's slashing Alicorn & leaden hooves.
Dark Alicorn: The polar opposite of the normal Unicorns Alicorn, everything the Dark Unicorn's Alicorn touches becomes corrupt. All wounds caused by the Alicorn have a chance to become septic & diseased. All characters wounded by the Alicorn must make a 2nd level SR on CON or have their wounds go septic. If the character has septic wounds the can not recover any CON until they are healed by magic or a skilled healer. If the Alicorn touches water or food it becomes poison and if consumed will causes 2D6 damage and cause a ravaging fever that will decrease the victims STR, DEX, IQ & CON by 2 points a day until treated by magic or complete bed rest. After a week the victim will recover naturally.
Ageless: The Dark Unicorn does not grow old or die like other mortal creatures. Only through violence can the cancer of the Dark Unicorn's life be brought to an end. Unlike the Unicorn the Dark Unicorn will not die of despair or if put into captivity, it feeds off pain and corruption, even that which comes from their own imprisonment.
Sense Darkness: The Dark Unicorn can look into the heart of creatures and see the inner sin and corruption that festers there. If it does not sense any darkness the Dark Unicorn will seek to destroy the source of the antagonizing purity. No magic can fool or befuddle the Dark Unicorn's ability to detect inner darkness.
Blight: If the Dark Unicorn takes up permanent residence in an area all natural creatures begin to twist and sicken and it leads to many stillbirths or the birthing of unnatural monsters. Crops and plants wither and die, trees twist and begin to die and water stagnates and festers.
Notes: One of the rarest of creatures the Dark Unicorn is the offspring of a normal Unicorn that gives birth while captive or in despair. The opposite in nature and temperament to the Unicorn, it seeks to bring darkness and corruption into the world. It will occasionally serve as a mount to a being of consummate evil & corruption, if only to revel in the misery and pain that follows such beings. Even more solitary that the Unicorn it will seek to find a place of peace and beauty and bring it to ruin by it's presence. Once it has destroyed an area it may stay and claim the land as it's territory or seek out new lands to despoil.
Cost: The Dark Unicorn is almost never for sale, if it is the price would be at least 5,000 Gp
Customization Costs: The Dark Unicorn customization cost is the same as the standard costs listed on the Custom Mounts Table except for INT & CHR which are half the standard cost.
Personality Table:
Roll 1d6 and consult the table
1: Vainglorious: The Dark Unicorn is the center of it's own universe, cross it at your peril
2: Despotic: The Dark Unicorn will seek to dominate all those weaker than itself
3: Malignant: Anger and vindictiveness seethe in the soul of this Dark Unicorn, it will avenger any perceived slight
4: Berserk: Filled with an interminable killing lust, only fear of it's master prevents it from killing all it encounters
5: Aberrant: Sly and malicious, the Dark Unicorn will seek to sow discord and strife even among it's allies
6: Game Masters fiat

Demonic Steed
Description: The Demonic Steed can take many forms, although most appear as some sort of monstrous horse.
STR: 35
IQ: 12
LK: 14
CON: 35
DEX: 12
CHR: -30
SPD: 17
WIZ: 20
Combat Adds: +25
Missile Adds: +25
Special Abilities:
The Demonic Steed can deliver 4D6 + ADDS damage with it's crushing hooves & ripping teeth.
Devils Hide: The skin of the Demonic Steed is worth 4 points of armor protection.
Demonic Invulnerability: The Demonic Steed is invulnerable from either fire or ice damage & while the Demonic Steed needs not eat it will become intractable if it's unusual hungers are not catered too.
Infernal Fury: The Demonic Steed can fight with a maddened fury once a day doubling it's attack dice for two combat turns.
Special Abilities: Some Demonic Steeds have special abilities like breathing fire, spitting acid, poison stingers, grasping tentacles or other deadly powers. These can be considered as short range missile combat attacks doing 4D6 + ADDS damage if they hit.
Notes: Demonic Steeds are summoned by Wizards and Demonologists or bought up from the infernal regions by demons & devils on the loose. Unfortunately the Demonic Steed is a demon itself and saying that it is willful is an understatement, unless the Demonic Steed is given special feed it will become intractable after a short time ( such as virgins tears, the flesh of black goats, unborn mice or other demonic savories ).
Cost: 2,000 for a standard steed, 3,000 for a steed with a missile weapon
Customization Costs: The Demonic Steed customization cost is the same as the standard costs listed on the Custom Mounts Table except IQ which is half standard cost.
Personality Table:
Roll 1d6 and consult the table
1: Spiteful: This Demonic Steed will avenge any perceived slight and is hateful towards all other steeds
2: Vicious: This Demonic Steed can not be stabled or picketed near other steeds as it will attack them if left alone with them
3: Berserk: This Demonic Steed loves combat & will never retreat unless forced from combat
4: Malicious Joker: This steed will take every opportunity to make life difficult for it's rider and some of it's pranks can be dangerous
5: Evil Nobility: This Demonic Steed is the epitome of dark nobility, while it serves it's rider it will seek to serve to the utmost of it's ability
6: Game Masters fiat

Elephant-African
Description: The African Elephant is easy to distinguish from it's smaller Indian relative not only because of it's greater size, but by the greater size of it's ears, the dark grey tone of it's skin and the fact that both the male & females have tusks unlike the Indian Elephant.
STR: 100 - 120 War Elephant
IQ: 10 - 12 War Elephant
LK: 9
CON: 135 - 160 War Elephant
DEX: 12 - 14 War Elephant
CHR: 18
SPD: 12 - 15 War Elephant
WIZ: 3
Combat Adds: +88 - +110 for the War Elephant
Missile Adds: +88 - +112 for the War Elephant
Special Abilities:
When called upon the Elephant can deal 4D6 damage + ADDS with it's crushing feet, goring tusks and pummeling trunk.
Tusk Blades: Some War Elephants have their tusks reduced by up to three-feet and Katar like blades affixed to the truncated ends. With these bladed extensions the War Elephant does 6D6 damage + ADDS in melee.
Trunk Weapon: A War Elephant may be taught to use a special large sword, scythe or bludgeon with it's trunk doing 8D6 damage + ADDS in melee.
Tough Hide: The hide of the African Elephant is tough but sensitive giving them 4 points of armor protection.
Dexterous Trunk: The Elephants trunk is massively strong and incredibly dexterous. The Elephant can perform remarkably delicate manipulations with the three finger like extensions at the end of the trunk.
Uncanny Intelligence: While still animal in intelligence the Elephant is capable of remarkably deductive reasoning.
Notes: To speak briefly of the amazing Elephant is almost impossible, from it's ability to remember trails it has not trodden for thirty years or more, it's ability to use it's trunk like a snorkel and the great tenderness they display towards one another the Elephant is class unto itself. The War Elephant is the terror of the ancient world and although many strategies were developed to counter them the shear awe inspiring grandeur of the fully caparisoned War Elephant never truly faded. The African Elephant is larger and harder to train than it's more placid Indian relative, but enough hints have been left through history to believe it has been accomplished.
Cost: 2500 Gp for a Work Elephant & 4000 for a War Elephant where available
Customization Costs: The Elephant customization cost is the same as the standard costs listed on the Custom Mounts Table except IQ which is half standard cost.
Cost for Tusk Blades: 175 Gp for a pair & an additional 75 Gp for modifying the Tusks
Cost For Trunk Weapons: 225 Gp each
Personality Table:
Roll 1d6 and consult the table
1: Disagreeable: Temperamental & hard to please, watch ourself with this Elephant
2: Loyal: Unswerving in it's devotion, this Pachyderm is a friend for life
3: Stern: Serious and businesslike, this Elephant is here to get the job done
4: Lazy: Why work when there are so many more fun things to do in life?
5: Glutton: If it's edible ( or drinkable ) this Pachyderm want some
6: Game Masters fiat

Elephant-Dwarf
Description: There are several species of Dwarf-Elephant and of these I have chosen the "Elephas Mnaidriensis" variety to write-up. The "Elephas Mnaidriensis" is 90% smaller than the European "Straight-Tusked Elephant" from which it is descended. The "Elephas Mnaidriensis" is between 5'6 & 6'2 at the shoulder and has relatively small ears for an elephant.
STR: 45 - 50 War Elephant
IQ: 12 -14 War Elephant
LK: 9
CON: 45 - 50 War Elephant
DEX: 14
CHR: 10
SPD: 10 - 12 War Elephant
WIZ: 3
Combat Adds: +35 - +40 for a War Elephant
Missile Adds: +37 - +42 for a War Elephant
Special Abilities:
When called upon the Elephant can deal 2D6 damage + ADDS with it's crushing feet, goring tusks and pummeling trunk.
Tusk Caps: Although to small for the Tusk Swords of larger elephants, when smaller races use Dwarf-Elephant's for war they sometimes cap the elephants tusks with bronze or steel caps to increase the damage the animal can inflict and to help prevent the tusks from splitting. If capped the Dwarf-Elephant can deliver 3D6 + ADDS damage in melee combat.
Tough Hide: The hide of the Dwarf Elephant is tough but sensitive giving them 3 points of armor protection.
Dexterous Trunk: The Elephants trunk is massively strong and incredibly dexterous. The Elephant can perform remarkably delicate manipulations with the three finger like extensions at the end of the trunk.
Uncanny Intelligence: While still animal in intelligence the Elephant is capable of remarkably deductive reasoning.
Notes: Made famous by their inclusion in Plato's "Atlantis" and found many years later to be not only one, but several pachyderm species now extinct, that existed on the islands of the Mediterranean. The Dwarf-Elephant is a favorite mount of the more warlike smaller humanoid races and is popular amongst all peoples for it's intelligence and it's hardy nature that so well lends itself to the role of beast of burden & draft animal.
Cost: 475 Gp for a Work Elephant and 750 Gp for a War Mount where available
Cost for Tusk Capping: 25 Gp for the caps and 20 Gp for mountings
Customization Costs: The Dwarf-Elephant customization cost is the same as the standard costs listed on the Custom Mounts Table except IQ which is half standard cost.
Personality Table:
Roll 1d6 and consult the table
1: Friendly: The Elephant is of a jovial and companionable nature
2: Joker: Beware of a tiny Elephant that thinks it's funny
3: Bonded: Fiercely loyal to it's owner, if it is possible it will aid him
4: Vain: This Elephant can be a pest, unless it is praised and cared for
5: Skittish: This Pachyderm is always on the lookout and hates danger
6: Game Masters fiat

Elephant-Indian
Description: The most widely domesticated species of Pachyderm the Indian Elephant is easy to identify by it's smaller ears, shorter stature,the pinkish tones in it's hide & the fact the females have no tusks.
STR: 90 - 100 War Elephant
IQ: 12 - 14 War Elephant
LK: 9
CON: 125 - 150 War Elephant
DEX: 14 - 15 War Elephant
CHR: 15
SPD: 12 - 14 War Elephant
WIZ: 3
Combat Adds: +80 - +91 for the War Elephant
Missile Adds: +82 - +93 for the War Elephant
Special Abilities:
When called upon the Elephant can deal 4D6 damage + ADDS with it's crushing feet, goring tusks and pummeling trunk.
Tusk Blades: Some War Elephants have their tusks reduced by up to three-feet and Katar like blades affixed to the truncated ends. With these bladed extensions the War Elephant does 6D6 damage + ADDS in melee.
Trunk Weapon: A War Elephant may be taught to use a special large sword, scythe or bludgeon with it's trunk doing 8D6 damage + ADDS in melee.
Tough Hide: The hide of the Indian Elephant is tough but sensitive giving them 3 points of armor protection.
Dexterous Trunk: The Elephants trunk is massively strong and incredibly dexterous. The Elephant can perform remarkably delicate manipulations with the three finger like extensions at the end of the trunk.
Uncanny Intelligence: While still animal in intelligence the Elephant is capable of remarkably deductive reasoning.
Notes: The Indian Elephant is the Pachyderm most often seen in popular fiction and film when Elephants deal directly with humans. The Indian Elephant is trained and guided by a Mahout who may work with the Elephant all his life. It is the use of the Indian Elephant that led to the development of Elephant barding, trunk weapons & Tusk swords. Often mounted on the Back of a War Elephant is a small two or three man tower providing a platform & protection for archers or javelin throwers and in parts of Thailand it is traditional to mount lancers and halberdiers on Elephants.
Cost: 2000 Gp for a Work Elephant & 3500 for a War Elephant where available
Customization Costs: The Elephant customization cost is the same as the standard costs listed on the Custom Mounts Table except IQ which is half standard cost.
Cost for Tusk Blades: 175 Gp for a pair & an additional 75 Gp for modifying the Tusks
Cost For Trunk Weapons: 225 Gp each
Personality Table:
Roll 1d6 and consult the table
1: Crafty: With it's high IQ an manipulating trunk this Elephant loves mischief
2: Truculent: Everything is a chore and a burden to this Pachyderm
3: Brave: The Elephant is the king of beasts and this Elephant knows it
4: Jealous: This Pachyderm has a real affection for it's owner and can be jealous
5: Curious: If there is something interesting going on this Pachyderm wants in
6: Game Masters fiat

Elk
Description: The Elk or Wapiti is a member of the Deer family. The Elks massive antlers and imposing build make identification a snap.
STR: 30
IQ: 5
LK: 9
CON: 35
DEX: 10
CHR: 9
SPD: 14
WIZ: 3
Combat Adds: +18
Missile Adds: -
Special Abilities:
The Elk will defend itself with or without it's rider utilizing it's impressive antlers or formidable front-leg kick doing 2D6 Damage + ADDS.
The Location of the Elks eyes allow them to see almost directly behind them, making them very hard to surprise or catch unaware.
Notes: The Elk has long held a place in mythology and folklore, due both to its inherent majesty and formidable prowess. In the early twentieth century there was an attempt in Chicago ( America ) to popularize the Elk as a riding and working animal and although the attempt was successful, the rising popularity of the automobile halted widespread acceptance of the practice.
Cost: 175 Gp where available
Customization Costs: The Elks base customization cost is the same as the standard costs listed on the Custom Mounts Table.
Personality Table:
Roll 1d6 and consult the table
1: On the Make: The Elk is always on the look out for receptive females
2: Needy: Becomes difficult if not given frequent treats or affection
3: Brave: Never backs down from a challenge unless ordered
4: Mean: Will bully other animals and disobey orders unless closely controlled
5: Watchful: Always on the lookout for threats and danger
6: Game Masters fiat

Fire-Hoof Horses
Description: Large white or grey horses with fire for manes & wreathing their hooves.
STR: 26
IQ: 6
LK: 14
CON: 40
DEX: 14
CHR: 20
SPD: 30
WIZ: 12
Combat Adds: + 18
Missile Adds: -
Special Abilities:
The Fire-Hoof can deal 1D6 + ADDS damage in melee with it's mighty hooves.
Unending Endurance: The Fire-Hooves do not tire no matter how far they run & need never make SR's for exhaustion or fatigue.
Untamable: A Fire-Hoof will never accept a saddle and while they will accept riders, any attempt to restrain them or make them wear barding will cause them to flee at the earliest opportunity.
Stride that Devours the Miles: The Fire-Hooves can run faster and farther than any creature in nature. They can cover over a hundred miles in an hour and run for days on end.
Stability: Part of the magic that fuels the Fire-Hooves allows them to ignore all rough terrain riding SR's & modifiers, although they can not run over water.
Unburning Fire: The mystic flame that takes the place of the Hair around the Fire-Hooves hooves, mane & the tail of the horse is pleasantly cool to the touch.
Notes: Fire-Hooves are some of the wildest creatures of magic in the world. Existing since the time of legends, the Fire-Hooves run across the world respecting neither king nor country. Once in a great while a Fire-Hoof will bond with a individual & as long as they do not try to tame or restrain the Fire-Hoof it will be their constant companion. Another oddity of the race is that the female, the mare of the race outnumbers the male of the species by over a hundred to one.
Cost: 10,000 Gp minimum, although the are almost unknown in the marketplace
Customization Costs: The Fire-Hoof customization cost is the same as the standard costs listed on the Custom Mounts Table except SPD which is Ten percent standard cost.
Personality Table:
Roll 1d6 and consult the table
1: Free: Nothing can restrain this Fire-Hoof, hem it in at your own peril
2: Curious: This Fire-Hoof loves to poke it's nose in anything different and interesting
3: Noble: The calm & bearing of this Fire-Hoof impresses all in it's presence
4: Mischievous: This Fire-Hoof likes to perform practical jokes & make life difficult for it's rider
5: Friendly: This Fire-Hoof truly considers it's rider a friend & will always seek to help them
6: Game Masters fiat

Flightless Riding Bird
Description: A large bird of the "Ratite" family, much larger than a man with a heavy hooked beak, thick neck and plumage ranging from black through white and yellow. Multi-colored plumage being the rarest & most valuable specimens.
STR: 25 - 32 War Steed
IQ: 7 - 9 War Steed
LK: 9
CON: 28 - 35 War Steed
DEX: 14 - 16 War Steed
CHR: 10 - 12 War Steed
SPD: 16 - 18 War Steed
WIZ: 3
Combat Adds: +15 - +24 War Steed
Missile Adds: -
Special Abilities:
The Flightless Riding Bird can deliver 3D6 + ADDS damage with its ripping beak and devastating talons.
Advanced Vision: The Flightless Riding Bird has excellent vision even at the most extreme ranges.
Tough Hide & Feathers: The Flightless Riding Bird's tough hide and thick feathers provide it with 3 points of armor protection.
Notes: The Flightless Riding Bird is the product of generations of controlled breeding toward an ideal mount both for war and transport. The Flightless Riding Bird is omnivores able to crop even coarsest of vegetation or devour small creatures whole. The Flightless Riding Bird deals well with either warm or cold weather and can flourish in a wide variety of environments.
Cost: 200 Gp for a standard mount and 600 Gp for a War Mount
Customization Costs: The Flightless Riding Bird customization cost is the same as the standard costs listed on the Custom Mounts Table.
Personality Table:
Roll 1d6 and consult the table
1: Goofy: In every species there are the truly gormless, your mount is one of them, good luck
2: Loyal: This mount has imprinted on your character and will follow & defend them without question
3: Hungry: This Bird thinks with it's stomach and will devour anything that crosses it's path
4: Friendly: This Bird gets along with everyone and likes to be of help
5: Obstinate: Stubborn is this Birds default setting, it needs a lot of coaxing to be persuaded
6: Game Masters fiat

Giant Riding Dog
Description: A giant dog large enough to carry a fully armored man into battle or pull a war chariot. Usually of the Molosser breed which includes the Mastiff & the Great Dane. Wether the result of wild magic or some mages whim the Riding Dog is the most loyal of steeds.
STR: 30 - 35 For a War Mount
IQ: 9 - 14 For a War Mount
LK: 12 - 15 For a War Mount
CON: 30 - 35 For a War Mount
DEX: 12 - 14 For a War Mount
CHR: 15 - 25 For a War Mount
SPD: 14 - 17 For a War Mount
WIZ: 3
Combat Adds: +18 - +28 For a War Mount
Missile Adds: -
Special Abilities:
The Riding dog does 2D6 + ADDS damage in melee with it's fearsome jaws & crushing bulk.
Advanced Senses: The Riding Dog has the keen hearing & nose of the canine. All attempts to sneak up on a party including a Riding Dog have the difficulty of the SR increased by +1 level. Also the Riding Dog can make SR's to track & follow prey if they can get the scent.
Leap: Like the Molossers the Riding Dog is derived from the Riding Dog can make leaps. The Riding Dog can jump up 8' feet or 15' feet across. The rider however needs a saddle or they must make a 1st level SR on DEX to avoid being thrown from the Dog.
Responsive: Because of the intelligence and ease of training Riding Dog's have a -1 SR level bonus to all SR's that call for controlling the Dog.
Notes: The Riding Dog is a boon both in trade and war. Like their smaller canine cousins they are used to pull carts & herd animals, some have even been taught to act as guards for caravans. The Riding Dog is an excellent companion for adventures, being able to survive on he same rations the adventures use, freeing up needed pack space from the fodder of horses. In war the Riding Dog is the most dependable and responsive of mount and they have been know to defeat beast far more formidable than themselves to protect their masters. A fully caparisoned Riding Dog with barding is a fearsome site indeed.
Cost: 500 Gp for a standard mount 2,500 Gp for a War Mount where available
Customization Costs: The Riding Dog customization cost is the same as the standard costs listed on the Custom Mounts Table except IQ which is half standard cost.
Personality Table:
Roll 1d6 and consult the table
1: Surly: This Riding Dog is sullen and can be difficult around strangers
2: Doofus: This Riding Dog is a big puppy at heart, hide the dog treats
3: Watchdog: This Riding Dog considers it his job to watch out for his family & likes to stand guard
4: Loyal: Nothing is more loyal than a good dog and this one is willing to lay his life down for his master
5: Courageous: This Riding Dog is brave to the core and will never back down from a fight unless ordered
6: Game Masters fiat

Land Dragon
Description: Not a dragon at all but a saurian more closely akin to a dinosaur than a reptile, the Land Dragon is a bipedal saurianoid. A fierce and swift hunter trained to carry it's rider into battle and over great distances. The Males coloration ranges fro dark-green with yellowish highlights through grey & blue, The females tend to be darker with grey, browns & purples being most common. Some rare female are of a uniform shiny, almost metallic black and these are the most prized both for their distinctive color and their reported fearsomeness in battle.
STR: 95
IQ: 10
LK: 9
CON: 85
DEX: 16
CHR: 30
SPD: 20
WIZ: 10
Combat Adds: +87
Missile Adds: -
Special Abilities:
The Land Dragon deals 4D6 +ADDS damage in melee with it's massive jaws and rending talons.
Armored Scales: The natural scales and hide of the Land Dragon protect it for 6 points of armor protection.
Endurance: The Land Dragon can carry heavy loads for days and fight for hours without rest. However the greater the exertions the Land Dragon is called to make the more raw protein it must be fed or risk that the beast will turn on it's rider.
Tracking Ability: The Land Dragon is a natural hunter & tracker and can follow any trail that has not been obscured by magic or clever artifice.
Vicious Tail: While the Land Dragon's tail is to light to take the weight of a tail-mace it is an effective bludgeon and allows the Land Dragon to engage opponents directly behind it.
Dragon Musk: The pheromones put off by the Land Dragon drive horses into a panic and anyone attempting to lead a horse into battle with a Land Dragon must make a 2nd level SR on IQ or DEX to control their horse well enough to charge a Land Dragon.
Notes: Vicious to the very core the Land Dragon is the sultan of the battlefield, requiring massive upkeep and incredible amounts of fresh meat to feed it's ravenous hunger only a few kingdoms keep these dangerous beasts of war. Few in number but feared by all, a Land Dragon if full barding is one of the most fearsome sights that can grace a field of war. The Land Dragon lays eggs in a clutch of three every other year and in the wild they are a matriarchal species. Grim remnants from the dawn of time, the Land Dragon is a favorite steed of dark warlords and sorcerer tyrants.
Cost: 10000+ almost unheard of on the open market
Customization Costs: The Land Dragon customization cost is the same as the standard costs listed on the Custom Mounts Table.
Personality Table:
Roll 1d6 and consult the table
1: Vicious: This Land Dragon hates the world and all that dwell on it, watch your back
2: Glutton: Hunger rules this Land Dragon, any flesh that wanders to close is fair game
3: Dominating: A ruler born, never allows another Land Dragon or beast to assume a place above it without a fight
4: Proud: This Land Dragon reveals in it's demonic majesty and will never stoop to doing menial work
5: Berserk: The fight & the kill consume this Land Dragon, once it tastes blood it will never backdown
6: Game Masters fiat

Llama
Description: A South American member of the Camelid family it is easily identified by its wooly coat and distinctive camel like head and neck.
STR: 16
IQ: 8
LK: 9
CON: 16
DEX: 14
CHR: 8
SPD: 12
WIZ: 3
Combat Adds: +6
Missile Adds: -
Special Abilities:
Surefooted: The Llama is extremely adept in mountainous terrain and on uncertain footing. In game terms the difficulty of any SR involving footing or balance is reduced by -1 level of difficulty.
Good Natured: The Llama is naturally well disposed and easy to control. In game terms this reduces any SR to control or command the Llama by -1 level of difficulty. However this same behavior makes them unsuited to combat riding and any offensive Combat Riding SR is increased by +1 level of difficulty.
Notes: The Llama has been a pack animal for thousands of years and is known for its easy going nature and dependability. The Llama is also used as a light draft animal in mountainous or hilly terrain and is accomplished at pulling carts and traps. While not suitable as a mount for larger humanoids smaller races like the Hobbit, Goblin, Dwarf and Leprechaun will find it a placed and companionable mount.
Cost: 60 Gp where available
Customization Costs: The Llamas base customization cost is the same as the standard costs listed on the Custom Mounts Table except that IQ cost is halved and SPD cost is doubled.
Personality Table:
Roll 1d6 and consult the table
1: Inquisitive: The Llama likes to be around the action and investigate new things
2: Unflappable: Nothing flusters this Llama, he takes everything in stride
3: Irascible: Unlike most of Llamas this one will spit and bite if it feels mistreated
4: Guard: Llamas naturally stand guard over their herds and this ones looks out for it's new master
5: Lazy: This Llama likes to goof-off and will lag behind or shirk if not watched
6: Game Masters fiat

Ostrich
Description: The Ostrich is a large flightless bird native to Central and South Africa. Easily identifiable by its distinctive plumage and ground eating stride the Ostrich is a hardy if dense species and is domesticated throughout the world.
STR: 16
IQ: 5
LK: 09
CON: 16
DEX: 14
CHR: 8
SPD: 15
WIZ: 3
Combat Adds: +6
Missile Adds: -
Special Abilities:
When not carrying a rider the Ostrich is capable of defending itself with devastating kicks from its powerful legs and raking slashes with it's sharp talons doing 2d6 damage + ADDS.
The Ostrich naturally hides when threatened, tucking their bodies as close to the ground as possible or behind cover. If hiding the Ostrich calls for a 1st level SR to spot in the open or a 2nd level SR if behind cover.
Notes: The Ostrich is raced both in Africa and Arabia and while difficult to train is adaptable to most environments being raised in conditions as cold as Sweden and Finland. The Ostrich is an ideal mount for smaller humanoids, Hobbits, Leprechauns, Goblins, small humans, dwarves and the like.
Cost: 75 Gp where available
Customization Costs: The Ostriches base customization cost is the same as the standard costs listed on the Custom Mounts Table except that both the STR & IQ price is doubled.
Ostrich Personality Table:
Roll 1d6 and consult the table
1: Curious: Likes to poke into and explore anything new or unusual things
2: Hungry: Will eat anything that smells like food or is small and shiny
3: Friendly: Likes to stay near it's rider and is affectionate and loyal
4: Ornery: Like to make life difficult for it's rider and is balky
5: Joker: Likes to play trick and get into trouble
6: Game Masters fiat

Oxen
Description: The Ox is easy to recognize by it's massive shoulders and wide sweep of horn. The Ox in all it's bovine glory is found wherever hard work & heavy loads need to be surmounted.
STR: 35-40 For a War Mount
IQ: 5
LK: 9
CON: 35- 45 For a War Mount
DEX: 10
CHR: 7
SPD: 10-12 For a War Mount
WIZ: 3
Combat Adds: +23
Missile Adds: -
Special Abilities:
When enraged an Ox will trample it's opponents with crushing hooves and gore with long slashing horns for 2D6 + ADDS damage.
War Trained: A war trained Ox will need no SR to innate a Charge or a Trample attack.
Hard to Kill: Whether from innate toughness or a simple stubborn refusal to die an ox will continue to fight to negative 10 CON before it dies.
Notes: The Ox is perhaps the mightiest of the draft animals besides the Elephant. The Ox as a riding animal is far more common than might be thought, and saddles in Ox sizes are not that hard to find. The riding gear for an Ox is similar to that of a horse except that instead of a bit the Ox's reins are connected to a ring through its sensitive nose.
Cost: 75 Gp for a riding or draft animal 500 for a War mount where available
Customization Costs: The Oxen customization cost is the same as the standard costs listed on the Custom Mounts Table except for SPD, DEX and IQ which are doubled in price.
Personality Table:
Roll 1d6 and consult the table
1: Stubborn: In this case stubborn as an Ox is truism, intractable and irascible
2: Placid: Easy to control and seldom frightened, a laid back Ox
3: Happy: Gregarious & companionable, a friend in times of need
4: Hungry: If there is food around this Ox wants some, best mind the grain
5: Courageous: Dauntless and loyal, never backs down, never abandons a fight
6: Game Masters fiat

Reindeer
Description: The Reindeer or Caribou is a sub-arctic dwelling member of the deer family, easily identified by its thick coat and impressive rack of antlers.
STR: 25
IQ: 6
LK: 9
CON: 25
DEX: 10
CHR: 7
SPD: 12
WIZ: 3
Combat Adds: +13
Missile Adds: -
Special Abilities:
The Reindeer if threatened will defend itself with it's antlers and hooves for 2D6 +ADDS Damage.
The Reindeer is extremely well adapted to living and working in the coldest of environments and suffer no penalties from doing so. However it suffers double penalties in dessert and hot environments.
Notes: The Reindeer has long been used as both a herd and pack animal and it is frequently used to pull sledges and sleighs. While it is less common as a riding animal it has shown itself to serve admirable in that capacity and special Reindeer riding harness is made for just that purpose.
Cost: 80 Gp where available
Customization Costs: The Reindeers base customization cost is the same as the standard costs listed on the Custom Mounts Table.
Reindeer Personality Table:
Roll 1d6 and consult the table
1: Amorous: The Reindeer always chases after females in heat
2: Fighter: The Reindeer never backs down from a fight
3: Loyal: The Reindeer is extremely loyal and will never abandon it's master
4: Cowardly: The Reindeer is skittish and likely to bolt from danger, real or imagined
5: Grumpy: The Reindeer is intractable and sullen and needs close supervision
6: Game Masters fiat

Rhinoceros-White
Description: The White Rhinoceros is the most social of the existent species of rhino. It is distinguished by it's two horns , grayish armor-like skin and attentive mobile ears.
STR: 75
IQ: 5
LK: 9
CON: 115
DEX: 10
CHR: 16
SPD: 12
WIZ: 3
Combat Adds: +63
Missile Adds: -
Special Abilities:
The White Rhinoceros can deal 7D6 + ADDS damage with it's massive horns and crushing bulk.
Horn Caps: Some Rhinos are given bronze or steel caps on their horns, protecting them from breaking and adding a point and edge to all the power a White Rhinoceros can supply. With Horn Caps a Rhino can do 8D6 + ADDS in Melee combat.
Armor-like Hide: The tough hide of the White Rhinoceros along with it's heavy layer of muscle provide it with 7 points of armor protection.
Unstoppable: The Rhino is famous in myth and legend for it's implacable will and unstoppable power. In a fight the White Rhinoceros will continue to fight to -10 CON with no effect in it's fighting power.
Multi-Directional Hearing; To help compensate for the White Rhinoceros relatively poor eyesight it has the ability to independently focus it's ears, listing for multiple sound sources at once and making it incredible hard to sneak up on even for invisible opponents.
Notes: The debate over wether Rhinos have ever been used in war is a long one and for many years it was believed to be impossible to even train a Rhino to saddle let alone fight on command. However modern evidence has show that if reared by humans Rhinos can indeed be taught to act as mounts and if that is possible perhaps the legends of war Rhinos have some basis in fact.
Cost: 3500 Gp where available
Cost For Horn Caps: 135 Gp plus an additional 55 for preparing the mounts
Customization Costs: The White Rhinoceros customization cost is the same as the standard costs listed on the Custom Mounts Table except for SPD and IQ which are doubled in price.
Personality Table:
Roll 1d6 and consult the table
1: Cantankerous: This Rhino would rather be grazing & likes making trouble
2:Dominating: This Rhino makes it clear he is top dog of the riding animals
3:Unflappable: Nothing fazes this Rhino, calm and controlled is his byword
4:Protective: This Rhino has adopted it's master & will defend them regardless of the cost
5: Courageous: Rhinos are natural fighters and this one likes doing what comes naturally
6: Game Masters fiat

Rhinoceros-Wooly
Description: A titan the Wooly Rhinoceros grew to be 12' feet long and 8' to 12' feet at the shoulder & the main of it's two horns could measure over 3' feet in length. The Wooly Rhinoceros had a long shaggy coat over it's thick skin & it's horn's are made of keratin like other rhinos not bone such as in deer antler.
STR: 110
IQ: 5
LK: 9
CON: 170
DEX: 10
CHR: 20
SPD: 12
WIZ: 3
Combat Adds: +98
Missile Adds: -
Special Abilities:
The Wooly Rhinoceros can deal 9d6 + ADDS damage with it's massive horns and crushing bulk.
Armor-like Hide: The tough hide of the Wooly Rhinoceros along with it's heavy layer of muscle provide it with 9 points of armor protection.
Unstoppable: The Rhino is famous in myth and legend for it's implacable will and unstoppable power. In a fight the Wooly Rhinoceros will continue to fight to -10 CON with no effect in it's fighting power.
Multi-Directional Hearing; To help compensate for the Wooly Rhinoceros relatively poor eyesight it has the ability to independently focus it's ears, listing for multiple sound sources at once and making it incredible hard to sneak up on even for invisible opponents.
Notes: Native to the Eurasian steppe the Wooly Rhinoceros survived the last glaciation period unlike most of the mega-fauna of it's period. A favorite pet and mount of small giants & trolls, the Wooly Rhinoceros is an juggernaut of destruction & has never been successfully broken by civilized humans. Although some primitive cave-men and Neanderthals have trained them into mounts.
Cost: 7500 Gp where available
Customization Costs: Customization Costs: The Wooly Rhinoceros customization cost is the same as the standard costs listed on the Custom Mounts Table except for SPD and IQ which are doubled in price.
Personality Table:
Roll 1d6 and consult the table
1: Unpredictable: The wild has never left this Rhinos soul, it works on sufferance
2: Mean: Unless treated with deference this Rhino can turn nasty
3: Watchful: Naturally on the lookout for trouble this Rhino is always on guard
4: Fighter: If there is a fight this Rhino wants in on it, war is in it's blood
5: Bluff: Remarkably good natured for a Rhino, he just likes to horse around
6: Game Masters fiat

Riding Bear
Description: The Riding Bears most commonly encountered resemble either great Kodiak or Polar bears with a few equally large specimens from the Brown & Black bear families.
STR: 65
IQ: 9
LK: 12
CON: 60
DEX: 12
CHR: 25
SPD: 14
WIZ: 10
Combat Adds: +53
Missile Adds: -
Special Abilities:
The Riding Bear can deal 2D6 +ADDS damage in mell combat with its fearsome jaws and terrible claws.
Tough Hide: The tough hide and hard muscle of the Riding Bear is worth 4 points of armor protection.
Burst of Speed: The Riding Bear can double its speed for short bursts in the chase and may do this once every hour for two combat turns without risk of tiring the bear.
Berserker Rage: When reduced to half it's original CON or cornered without any mean of escape the Riding Bear may enter a state of berserker rage doubling it's STR ADDS for the rest of the current fight, however at the end of the fight the Riding Bear will be utterly exhausted and need at least eight hours rest or complete magical healing before it can carry a rider again. It may walk slowly after an hour of rest.
Notes: Whether used as massed ursine cavalry, a lone hero's mount or pulling a dark wizards chariot the Riding Bear commands respect wherever it treads. These hardy ursine steeds are famous in myth & legend and strike terror into the hearts of their foes. Few sights are as majestic as a Riding Bear arrayed in full barding striding the battlefield like a giant.
Cost: 3500 Gp where available
Customization Costs: The Riding Bear customization cost is the same as the standard costs listed on the Custom Mounts Table.
Personality Table:
Roll 1d6 and consult the table
1: Sleepy: This Riding Bear likes his rest and will sack out whenever possible
2: Irascible: This Riding Bear can be grumpy unless treated with respect and given treats
3: Bold: Always in the fore of the fighting and the rear of the retreat, this bear is dauntless
4: Greedy: Hide the honey and watch the supplies around this glutton, too much is never enough
5: True Companion: A loyal friend in adversity & constant companion, this Riding Bear will never abandon it's charge
6: Game Masters fiat

Riding Boar
Description: A colossus of porcine power the Riding Boar dwarfs other swine. As large as a horse with longer legs than other swine the Riding Boar is a deadly sight on the battlefield.
STR: 40
IQ: 8
LK: 10
CON: 45
DEX: 10
CHR: 18
SPD: 16
WIZ: 3
Combat Adds: +28 / +32 when charging
Missile Adds: -
Special Abilities:
The Riding Boar can deal 3D6 +ADDS damage with it's rending tusks and crushing charge.
Tough Hide: The Riding Boar is protected by it's thick hide, hard muscle & fat for 3 points of armor protection.
Poison Resistance: The thick layer of fat protects the Riding Boar from most injected poisons. The Riding Boar has a -1 level of difficulty bonus to all non-ingested poison SR's and is immune to the effects of "Curare".
Keen Sense of Smell: The Riding Boar has a keen sense of smell and is likely to pick up on any unusual scents in it's vicinity.
Charge: If the Riding Boar has sufficient room to mount a charge it may add it's SPD score above 12 to it's combat ADDS.
Berserker Rage: Like it's smaller brethren the Riding Boar may enter a berserk rage if cornered or about to die. In game terms if the Riding Boar falls below 12 CON it doubles it's STR ADDS in melee combat.
Notes: A favorite mount of several tribes of hill dwelling orcs, the Riding Boar can also be found in the ranks of some dwarfish armies. It is unknown if these mighty beasts are the products of magic or a natural species of giant swine. Prized for their fearsome nature and fearless disregard for danger the Riding Boar has dominated many a cavalry engagement.
Cost: 1500 where available
Customization Costs: The Riding Boar customization cost is the same as the standard costs listed on the Custom Mounts Table.
Personality Table:
Roll 1d6 and consult the table
1: Gluttonous: This Riding Boar lives to feed, get out of his way
2: Social: Friendly & outgoing, this Riding Boar likes to hang around with people
3: Bloody Minded: Hell in a fight and hard to control outside of one, this Riding Boar is wild
4: Defender: Nothing messes with this Riding Boar's family, luckily that includes the adventurers
5: Clever: Smart as a whip and twice as sharp, this Riding Boar knows what's going on
6: Game Masters fiat

Riding Cat
Description: A magical hybrid of feline and equine attributes, the Riding Cat has longer straighter legs than a great cat, a stronger more level spine and a more even temperament than a feline. The great rending claws and slashing fangs make the Riding Cat a fearsome opponent and though few in number they have become steeds of legend.
STR: 40
IQ: 7
LK: 12
CON: 40
DEX: 18
CHR: 20
SPD: 15
WIZ: 3
Combat Adds: +34
Missile Adds: -
Special Abilities:
The Riding Cat can do 4D6 damage in melee with it's great fangs and claws.
Leaping: The Riding Cat can make terrific bounds up to 15' feet up or 50' feet across, however unless the rider is using the special saddle and harness designed for the Riding Cat he must make a 2nd level SR on DEX to remain upon the Riding Cat's back.
Tough Hide: The hardened muscle and hide of the Riding Cat is worth 2 points of armor protection.
Burst of Speed: Once a hour the Riding Cat can let loose with an amazing burst of speed doubling it's SPD stat for two combat rounds. After that the Riding Cat can not perform this burst for at least another hour as it severely exhausts the animal.
Notes: All Riding Cats are considered war mounts, while they are perfectly suitable riding animals the great cost of upkeep on such a large carnivore and it's rarity guarantee that they are all trained and maintained for combat. The Riding Cat was first created by a cabal of sorcerers to serve as the mounts of a magically created soldier race who later rebelled against the wizards. Combining the combat ability of a great cat with the intelligence and temperament of the mule, the Riding Cat persist to claim it's rightful place as sultan of the battlefield.
Cost: The Riding Cat is rare and valuable costing at least 3,700 Gp and at least 100 Gp a month for upkeep and feeding.
Customization Costs: The Riding Cat customization cost is the same as the standard costs listed on the Custom Mounts Table except for DEX which is half the standard cost.
Personality Table:
Roll 1d6 and consult the table
1: Playful: Against all odds this Riding Cat has a sense of humor, watch out
2: Stalking: This Riding Cat is a hunter born and has great skill in stalking it's prey despite it's size
3: Obstinate: This Riding Cat likes to get it's own way, dealing with it can be a trial
4: Scrapper: This Riding Cat likes nothing more than a fight, a hardy companions in battle
5:Curious: Curiosity will have to be pretty tough to take down this Riding Cat
6: Game Masters fiat

Riding Jackalope
Description: A large rabbit the size of a horse with a formidable rack of antlers like a stag.
STR: 25
IQ: 8
LK: 16
CON: 30
DEX: 16
CHR: 15
SPD: 18
WIZ: 10
Combat Adds: +21
Missile Adds: -
Special Abilities:
The Riding Jackalope can deliver 3D6 +ADDS charging with it's rack of antlers.
Burst of Speed: For up to two combat rounds an hour the Riding Jackalope can double it's SPD score when chased or pursuing an opponent.
Leaping: the Riding Jackalope may make leaps of 10' feet up or 30 feet across. However if the rider is not using a saddle they must make a 1st level SR on DEX or be thrown from the steed.
Mimic Sounds: The Riding Jackalope like it's smaller cousin can mimic the sounds it hears and one of it's favorite tricks is to imitate the sound of thunder to panic it's foes. The Riding Jackalope may use it's repertoire of sounds to panic non-intelligent animals by making a 2nd level SR on CHR.
Notes: The Riding Jackalope is the giant cousin of the Jackalope (Lepus Tempermentalus) and is every bit a ferocious as it's smaller brethren. It comes from the legendary lands of the west where everything is larger. It was natural that the fearsome people that inhabit this inhospitable land would train the mighty Riding Jackalope into steeds. One of the peculiarities of the breed is that they only breed during thunderstorms.
Cost: 2000 Gp where available
Customization Costs: The Riding Jackalope customization cost is the same as the standard costs listed on the Custom Mounts Table.
Personality Table:
Roll 1d6 and consult the table
1: Feisty: This Riding Jackalope is always up for adventure & likes a challenge
2: Trickster: This Riding Jackalope loves tricks & playing them with it's unique sound mimicking ability
3: Racer: Nothing pleases this Riding Jackalope more than loping across the plains or against an opponent
4: Amorous: This Riding Jackalope is always on the look out for members of the opposite sex, especially during thunder storms
5: Battler: No matter what the time or place, this Jackalope is up for a fight
6: Game Masters fiat

[Toad-Killer-Dog]

Riding Lemur
Description: The Riding Lemur is a giant member of the Lemuriformes family and like it's smaller relatives is characterized by large intelligent eyes, clever hands & a long dexterous tail. The Riding Lemur like the larger members of the Lemur family is diurnal, while the smallest members of the Lemur family are nocturnal. The Riding Lemur most closely resembles the "Ring-tailed Lemur" in it's habits and physiognomy.
STR: 25
IQ: 12
LK: 14
CON: 25
DEX: 18
CHR: 15
SPD: 14
WIZ: 10
Combat Adds: +21
Missile Adds: +27 ( If trained for throwing )
Special Abilities:
The Riding Lemur can deal 1D6 +ADDS melee damage with hands and charging attack.
Night Vision: The Riding Lemur has excellent night vision
Prehensile Feet: The feet of the Riding Lemur are as dexterous as it's hands and help it to climb and scale with agility.
Prehensile Tail: The tail of the Riding Lemur is longer than it's body & can be used to lift or anchor it's body in place and as an aid in climbing.
Leaping: The Riding Lemur can jump 15' feet up and 35' feet across. However if the rider is not using a saddle they must make a 1st level SR versus DEX or be thrown from the mount.
Scaling & Climbing: With it's prehensile tail & feet the Riding Lemur is a master of aerial maneuvering and scale all but the most sheer surfaces. The Riding Lemur is also adept at swinging from one location to the next, however the rider must be using a saddle or they must make a 1st level SR versus DEX or be thrown.
Tool Use: Although it takes training the Riding Lemur can be taught simple tool use, like tying knots, fetching & carrying or throwing stones.
Notes: The Riding Lemur like like it's smaller cousins has an matriarchal social order and has been raised by intrepid jungle dwellers as both a scout and beast of burden. With it's unrivaled ability to travel through the giant trees the Riding Lemur quickly brought dominance to the tribes that raised and maintained a force of Lemur cavalry. Now the Riding Lemur has begun to trickle out into the wider world and is experiencing a modest popularity with civilians & adventurers alike.
Cost: 1250 for a standard mount, 1750 for a tool trained mount
Customization Costs: The Riding Lemur customization cost is the same as the standard costs listed on the Custom Mounts Table except that IQ & DEX are half standard cost.
Personality Table:
Roll 1d6 and consult the table
1: Inquisitive: Everything is a mystery to be explored for this Riding Lemur
2: Playful: This Riding Lemur like fooling around and having a good time
3: Easily Distracted: There are a thousand and one interesting things going on, who can blame this Riding Lemur for being a little absent minded
4: Glutton: Food and lots of it is this Riding Lemur's motto, don't let him pack the rations
5: Loyal: A true friend & loyal companion this Riding Lemur will never abandon his rider
6: Game Masters fiat

Riding Lizard
Description: Far larger than a horse the Riding Lizard is a fearsome sight, native to desert & savanna the Riding Lizard is well adapted to both environments. Ranging in coloration from dusty brown through bright green & yellow, the rare black examples are highly prized.
STR: 45
IQ: 10
LK: 10
CON: 45
DEX: 12
CHR: 20
SPD: 14
WIZ: 3
Combat Adds: +33
Missile Adds: -
Special Abilities:
The Riding Lizard can deal 2D6 +ADDS with it's heavy jaws, crushing charge and bludgeoning tail.
Tough Hide: The hide of the Riding Lizard is worth 5 points of armor protection.
Desert Adapted: The Riding Lizard is superbly adapted to life in the desert & has a -2 levels of difficulty rating bonus to any desert survival SR they are called on to make. They have even been known to lead their riders to hidden water if they become lost in the desert.
Prehensile Tongue: The Riding Lizard has a long well muscled tongue over 6' feet in length with witch to capture prey or pickup items.
Longevity: The Life-span of the Riding Lizard is measured in centuries. Although they seldom live that long in the wild, domesticated specimens have reached ages in excess of four hundred years.
Poison Spit: Some Riding Lizard have a gland in their mouths that exudes a stick poison which they can spit at their prey. This should be considered a short range missile attack & if it hits it has the sam effect as "Spider Venom" listed in the main T&T rules.
Tail Mace: The Riding Lizard can be fitted with a spiked or flanged mace on the end of it's tail increasing it's melee damage to 4D6+ADDS.
Notes: A favorite mount of desert dwelling Lizard-Men and nomadic raider the Riding Lizard is a rare but feared sight. While the Riding Lizard is most accustomed to desert and savanna some more northerly dwelling Lizard-Men have created magic "Heat Pads" which when strapped to the Riding Lizard allow it to be used in colder climbs without fear of it becoming dormant or suffering from the unfamiliar climate. The long life-spans of Riding Lizards means that several generations of riders may all share a single mont and the oldest lizards become objects of veneration in the tribe that cares for them.
Cost: 2000 Gp where available, 3000 for a poison spitting variety
Customization Costs: The Riding Lizard customization cost is the same as the standard costs listed on the Custom Mounts Table.
Personality Table:
Roll 1d6 and consult the table
1: Contemplative: This Riding Lizard has been around and takes everything with a detached air of patience
2: Curious: The world is wide and there is always something new to explore is the philosophy of this Riding Lizard
3: Friendly: He may be cold-blooded but his heart is in the right place, never any trouble when placed with other animals
4: Wary: Always on the lookout for danger and hard to surprise, a reliable mount
5: Sleepy: This Riding Lizard likes it's sleep and will rest or nap when given the chance
6: Game Masters fiat

Riding Spider
Description: Massive eight-legged mounts bred by the "Dragon Lords" in their hidden valleys. A cross of the families Theraphosidae & Pholcidae, these arachnids combine speed and agility with the strength of their breed. Coloration ranges from dull-red, through coppery-brown and shiny-black.
STR: 30 - 35 for a War Mount
IQ: 5 - 7 for a War Mount
LK: 12
CON: 25 - 30 for a War Mount
DEX: 18 - 25 for a War Mount
CHR: 15 - 25 for a War Mount
SPD: 14 - 18 for a War Mount
WIZ: 3
Combat Adds: +24 - +36 for a War Mount
Missile Adds: -
Special Abilities:
The Riding Spider does 3D6 + ADDS damage in melee with it's crushing mandibles and bludgeoning legs. Because of selective breeding the Riding Spider is non-venomous.
Scaling: The Riding Spider can scale almost any surface as long as it is rough enough to provide purchase or has usable toe-holds.
Chitin: The hard carapace of the Riding Spider is worth 3 points of armor.
Jumping: The Riding Spider can jump up to 50' feet up or 75' feet across. However the rider must have a saddle or make a 1st level SR on DEX to remain mounted on the Spider's back.
Sense Vibration: The Riding Spider can sense vibrations through it's legs and any attempt to sneak up on it has the SR difficulty level increased by 2 levels, even if the person attempting is invisible.
Stability: The stability of the Riding Spider is unsurpassed in mounts and any SR made because of rough terrain, climbing or jumping receives a -1 level of difficulty bonus.
Charging: Because of the wide base of the Riding Spider's legs a lance or pole weapon must be at least eight feet long to get the full charging damage bonus.
Notes: The "Dragon Lords" are masters genetic manipulation and the Riding Spider is one of their masterpieces. The Riding Spider requires little food for it's size, however it's food must either be alive or have been killed in the last hour for the Spider to find it edible.
Cost: 2,500 Gp for a standard Riding Spider and 4,000 Gp for a War Mount, Also a Riding Spider requires 75 Gp in live food every month to maintain peak strength.
Customization Costs: The Riding Spider customization cost is the same as the standard costs listed on the Custom Mounts Table except DEX which is half standard cost.
Personality Table:
Roll 1d6 and consult the table
1: Watchful: This Riding Spider is always alert for danger and is almost impossible to surprise
2: Hungry: Watch the pets around this Spider, if its small and unwatched its fair game
3: Restless: This Riding Spider hates to be stabled and if not watched like to roam around camp and explore
4: Aggressive: This Riding Spider likes to fight and won't back down from any opponent unless ordered
5: Valiant: this Riding Spider is very protective of it's rider and will never abandon them
6: Game Masters fiat

Riding Wolves
Description: Related to the Dire Wolf ( Canis dirus ), the Riding Wolf is a formidable sight. Capable of carrying a full-grown man or orc and rippling with muscle. The Riding Wolf's pelt ranges from frost-white, through brown, red, grey and into black, with many patterns of markings.
STR: 32
IQ: 16
LK: 12
CON: 35
DEX: 16
CHR: 20
SPD: 18
WIZ: 10
Combat Adds: +24
Missile Adds: -
Special Abilities:
The Riding Wolf can deliver 2D6 +ADDS damage in melee with it's crushing jaws and rending nails.
Tracking: The Riding Wolf is a superb tracker and can make a SR to follow a trail. The SR level is ratted by the GM depending on how difficult the quarry is to follow or what steps they have taken to cover their trail.
Endurance: The Riding Wolf can run for days without rest and if properly fed will recover quickly from it's exertions.
Leap: The Riding Wolf can leap 10' feet up and 20' feet across. Although is the rider is not using a saddle they must make a 1st level SR versus DEX or be thrown.
Notes: Often the companions of orcs & goblins, the Riding Wolf is also the chosen mount of many Norse gods and heros. Their temperament largely depending on which tribe the wolf comes from. Some are heroic, but most fall into wicked ways and prey on all who are weaker than themselves. Some tribes are even said to understand man-speech and form bonds with elves or fairies.
Cost: 2000 Gp where available
Customization Costs: The Riding Wolf customization cost is the same as the standard costs listed on the Custom Mounts Table except IQ which is half standard cost.
Personality Table:
Roll 1d6 and consult the table
1: Vicious: This Riding Wolf is mean spirited & will take every opportunity to show it
2: Wary: This Riding Wolf is always on guard and is almost never surprised
3: Berserk: This Riding Wolf loves fighting more than anything else and will have to be forceable restrained from entering melee
4: Loyal: This Riding Wolf has accepted it's rider as the pack alpha & will follow him loyally
5: Alpha: This Riding Wolf is in charge & will not accept discipline from anyone except it's rider
6: Game Masters fiat

Skeletal Steed
Description: Either the de-fleshed skeleton of a horse or the skeleton of a horse covered with the papery desiccated skin of it's former life. A favorite mount of necromancers & skeletal warlords.
STR: 30
IQ: 8
LK: 9
CON: 35
DEX: 12
CHR: -10
SPD: 14
WIZ: 10
Combat Adds: +18
Missile Adds: -
Special Abilities:
The Skeletal Steed can deliver 1D6 + ADDS damage with it's skeletal hooves and head.
Armor of Bone: Lacking vulnerable flesh & organs and with a permanent spell keeping it's bones from becoming brittle the Skeletal Steed has 5 points of armor protection.
Invulnerability: The Skeletal Steed, is invulnerable to poison, disease, hunger, fear and does not need to breath.
Enduring: The Skeletal Steed never tires and is exempt from all SR's concerning exhaustion & fatigue.
Ease of Command: The Skeletal Steed follows commands without question and the rider is exempt from having to make SR's to persuade the mount to obey.
Notes: Magically created the Skeletal Steed is both tireless, needs little care, need not be fed & is lacking the skittish fear of living horses. Unfortunately people just never go used to the boney steeds, although you can still find them powering treadmills and pulling carts in some cities. The art of necromancy just suffers from to bad a reputation for the useful mounts to ever achieve wide popularity. So Skeletal Steeds remain a useful oddity outside of the fashionable necromancer set. Although the Skeletal Steed is a reanimated corpse because of the capriciousness of magic they tend to have personalities of their own. Also to save your backside I seriously suggest a saddle!
Cost: 700 Gp where available
Customization Costs: The Skeletal Steed customization cost is the same as the standard costs listed on the Custom Mounts Table.
Personality Table:
Roll 1d6 and consult the table
1: Placid: Nothing fazes this steed, to it death is more of an inconvenience than anything
2: Frisky: Death has not slowed this steed down, although it wonders why it frightens other horses
3: Fighter: This steed dreams of battle and combat, unless ordered it won't back down
4: Hungry: While your steed no longer needs to eat, it still likes to dream of food and will filch tidbits if not watched
5: Loyal: Your steed has taken a shine to you and even if separated from you will seek to return
6: Game Masters fiat

Swamp Strider
Description: The Swamp Strider in a large bipedal saurian with a long tail and unique feet which can unfold into large circular discs of skin. It has two small clawed forelimbs and a distinctive neck wattle. The Swamp Striders coloration is commonly a brilliant green, however dark green, yellow, reddish brown and blue are also found. The only distinctive difference between the male and the female is a horny ridge running along the top of the males head like a crest.
STR: 32
IQ: 6
LK: 9
CON: 35
DEX: 14
CHR: 18
SPD: 16
WIZ: 3
Combat Adds: +22
Missile Adds: -
Special Abilities:
The Swamp Strider can do 2D6 +ADDS damage with its snapping jaws & ripping forelimbs.
Tough Hide: The hide off the Swamp Strider is worth 3 points of armor protection.
Stability: The Swamp Strider has an amazing sense of balance and this combined with it's unique anatomy make the Swamp Strider remarkably stable. Any SR for balance or stability is decreased by -2 levels of difficulty.
Fearsome Cry: By inflating it's neck wattle the Swamp Strider can loose a blood curdling cry. All horses or pack animals must make a 2nd level SR on IQ or panic.
Swamp Striding: The Swamp Strider takes it's name from it's ability to cross even the most treacherous swamps or moors. The Swamp Strider possess unique feet that unfold like bat wings into circular pads allowing it to run across treacherous bogs and over quicksand without danger. While unable to run on water even the loosest soil is adequate footing for the Swamp Strider.
Heat Resistance: Swamp Striders from the "Boiling Swamp" are immune to all heat damage like all the native species of the "Boiling Swamp".
Notes: The Swamp Strider is the favorite steed of swamp & moor dwelling Lizard-Men, able to cross almost any terrain with careless ease. The Swamp Strider is adaptable to many environments, although it prefers humid conditions & quickly weakens in arctic level cold. This is because the Swamp Strider is warm blooded, although it does not give birth to live young. The Swamp Striders that are native to the "Boiling Swamp" like all it's inhabitants are immune to damage from heat. The "Boiling Swamp" is a magical area where the very water boils & all indigenous life has magically adapted to the inhospitable conditions. Some say that the swamp is guarding an ancient magical weapon or even a gateway between worlds.
Cost: 1250 Gp for a standard mount, 2500 for a Swamp Strider from the "Boiling Swamp"
Customization Costs: The Swamp Strider customization cost is the same as the standard costs listed on the Custom Mounts Table.
Personality Table:
Roll 1d6 and consult the table
1: Hunter: This Swamp Strider loves to hunt and eat prey, it will help it's rider track if it can
2: Courser: This Swamp Strider loves to run and is never happier than when racing
3: Ravenous: This Swamp Strider will eat anything that comes in biting range, wizards watch your familiars
4: Scrapper: This Swamp Strider is looking for a good fight and hates to backdown
5: Imprinted: This Swamp Strider has imprinted on it's rider and will never abandon them
6: Game Masters fiat

Tau-Tau
Description: A large wooly bipedal mount with rams horns and a large stabilizing tail. It has two forepaws, but lacks opposable thumbs. The Tau-Taus hide ranges from white to grey, with some mixing of the two colors.
STR: 25
IQ: 5
LK: 10
CON: 30
DEX: 12
CHR: 10
SPD: 15
WIZ: 3
Combat Adds: +13
Missile Adds: -
Special Abilities:
The Tau-Tau is capable of dealing 2D6 +ADDS damage with a crushing head-butt or slapping tail strike.
Thick hide: The thick hide and wooly fur of the Tau-Tau offers it 3 points of armor protection.
Cold Weather Adapted: The Tau-Tau is adapted to cold & arctic environments & all SR dealing with cold or arctic survival are at a -2 levels of difficulty bonus.
Notes: Dwelling mainly in mountainous and arctic terrain the Tau-Tau is a loyal & willing mount. Many an intrepid adventurer has been carried over frozen wastes by the loping stride of the Tau-Tau. In fact some have survived by killing their Tau-Tau after it has succumbed from exhaustion and using the warm of it's internal organs to survive the harsh arctic night.
Cost: 200 Gp where available
Customization Costs: The Tau-Tau customization cost is the same as the standard costs listed on the Custom Mounts Table.
Personality Table:
Roll 1d6 and consult the table
1: Affectionate: This Tau-Tau likes it's rider and likes being around them
2: Grumpy: This Tau-Tau is irascible and must be persuaded to follow orders
3: Skittish: This Tau-Tau hates danger and will flee from a fight if possible
4: Wary: This Tau-Tau is alert for any danger and will warn the party if threatened
5: Loyal: This Tau-Tau has really bonded with it's rider and will never abandon them
6: Game Masters fiat

Unicorn
Description: A pure white horse like creature of surpassing beauty with golden mane, beard, cloven hooves and a lions tail. The Unicorns most striking feature is the golden spiral Alicorn that grows from the center of it's forehead.
STR: 35
IQ: 18
LK: 14
CON: 35
DEX: 14
CHR: 30
SPD: 18
WIZ: 20
Combat Adds: +27
Missile Adds: -
Special Abilities:
The Unicorn does 3D6 + ADDS damage in melee with is piercing horn and bludgeoning hooves.
Alicorn: The Unicorn's Alicorn has the power to purify and can neutralize even the most virulent poison with a touch, either to the effected individual or the poison itself. As long as the Unicorn bears the Alicorn it is immune to all poisons and corruption.
Sense Purity: The Unicorn is drawn to true innocence, both spiritual & physical. Only one pure in mind & body can ride a Unicorn, meaning a virgin who has committed no evil deeds & seeks only for the good can tame a Unicorn. Not even magic can successfully fool the Unicorn into accepting an impure rider.
Ageless: The Unicorn is naturally a solitary creature and they produce few offspring, however the Unicorn does not age or die as other mortal creatures do and only meet their ends through violence or despair.
Bounty: Should the Unicorn take up permanent residence in a an area it's presence will drive out disease and make all natural creatures healthy and bountiful. Unfortunately if the Unicorn is imprisoned it will despair, sicken and die within a few years.
Notes: The Unicorn is a rare & highly magical creature, it dwells mainly in forested areas where it protects the natural order and all creatures living in it's domain. Sometime a Unicorn will be drawn to a great hero and serve them as a steed, protecting them until it's death or the hero's. If the Unicorn is rescued from imprisonment or captivity it will sometimes accompany a group of heroes out of gratitude until it can find a new home. The most sure way to capture a Unicorn is to lure them into a trap using a virgin youth to draw them in, however a captive Unicorn will sicken and die from despair.
Cost: The Unicorn is almost never for sale, if it is the price would be at least 5,000 Gp
Customization Costs: The Unicorn customization cost is the same as the standard costs listed on the Custom Mounts Table except for INT & CHR which are half the standard cost.
Personality Table:
Roll 1d6 and consult the table
1: Noble: The Unicorn is loyalty & nobility personified
2: Valorous: Courage and honor are the soul of this Unicorn
3: Gentle: Caring and noble, this Unicorn will help all those who need aid
4: Crusading: Unlike most Unicorn this one will seek out and destroy evil in all its forms
5: Sacrificing: Nothing not even it's own life will deter this Unicorn from doing what it feels is right
6: Game Masters fiat

Wooden Or Clay Horse
Description: A horse carved of wood or made of fired clay this is one of the earliest magical steeds. They can be a simple hand carved figure in the rough shape of a horse or a lumpy figure of corse clay, or a finely carved master piece of woodworking, or a prized creation of the potters art.
STR: 30
IQ: 6
LK: 9
CON: 30
DEX: 10
CHR: 10
SPD: 12
WIZ: 3
Combat Adds: +18
Missile Adds: -
Special Abilities:
The Wooden or Clay Horse can deal 2D6 +ADDS damage in melee with it's hard body and hooves.
Wooden or Clay Construction: The unliving nature and rugged construction of the Wooden or Clay Horse provides it with 6 points of armor protection.
Tireless: The Wooden or Clay Horse never tires or needs rest and is immune SR's for exhaustion or fatigue.
Invulnerability: The Wooden or Clay Horse , is invulnerable to poison, disease, hunger, fear and does not need to breath.
Obedient: The Wooden or Clay Horse will follow it's riders orders without question and never calls for a SR to persuade the mount to obey.
Notes: The Wooden or Clay Horses date back to the very earliest age of human magic and were used in the ancient lands of Uruk & Sumer by the sorcerer kings who ruled them. Since then the art has fallen from the days when each Wooden or Clay Horse would be a masterpiece of the craftsman's art. Now the newly constructed Wooden or Clay Horses are more likely to be unlovely lumps designed to work unseen by the sight of man in mines or powering treadmills deep in the earth. Still some enterprising individuals construct them to be more than simply work engines with no ascetic value, especially those used by royalty.
Cost: 500 Gp
Customization Costs: The Wooden or Clay Horse customization cost is the same as the standard costs listed on the Custom Mounts Table.
Personality Table:
Roll 1d6 and consult the table
1: None: The enchantment on this Wooden or Clay Horse has not produced any discernible personality
2: Proud: Whether a shoddy lump of clay or a finely carved wooden masterpiece this Wooden or Clay Horse carries itself with pride & a noble bearing
3: Oblivious: This Wooden or Clay Horse tends to ignore it's surroundings and this can get it into trouble unless watched
4: Loyal: This Wooden or Clay Horse serves it's new master with dedication and zeal
5: Tired: Every action seems to drag on the very soul of this Wooden or Clay Horse & though it works tirelessly it seems forever on the verge of collapse
6: Game Masters fiat

Wooly Mammoth
Description: Huge prehistoric pachyderms that strode across the world like colossi, the Wooly Mammoth is easy to distinguish from other elephants by it's massive size, tiny ears and long thick coat of hair. The tusks of the Wooly Mammoth can grow to over 16' feet in length.
STR: 175
IQ: 9
LK: 9
CON: 200
DEX: 12
CHR: 20
SPD: 14
WIZ: 3
Combat Adds: +163
Missile Adds: +163
Special Abilities:
When called upon the Mammoth can deal 6D6 damage + ADDS with it's crushing feet, goring tusks and pummeling trunk.
Tough Hide: The hide of the Mammoth is tough and covered with a layer of thick corse hair giving them 6 points of armor protection.
Dexterous Trunk: The Mammoth's trunk is massively strong and incredibly dexterous. The Mammoth can perform remarkably delicate manipulations with the three finger like extensions at the end of the trunk.
Uncanny Intelligence: While still animal in intelligence the Mammoth is capable of remarkably deductive reasoning.
Notes: Roaming the wilderness and frozen wastes of the world the Mammoth is without peer in the natural world. Sometimes enterprising Neanderthal shamans will tame a herd of Mammoths to use as war mounts against encroaching civilized countries. However the wild and unpredictable nature of these giants has prevented any modern human peoples from mastering them. Although some mountain orcs and ogres have tamed individual Mammoths to use in transport and warfare.
Cost: 8000 Gp but incredible rare and hard to find
Customization Costs: The Mammoth customization cost is the same as the standard costs listed on the Custom Mounts Table.
Personality Table:
Roll 1d6 and consult the table
1: Wild: This Mammoth is likely to get it's own ideas and follow it's own lead
2: Reckless: This mammoth fears nothing, not even magic or the supernatural
3: Implacable: Nothing stops this Mammoth, persistence & doggedness personified
4: Discontent: This Mammoth longs to be free and may leave if it can
5: Loyal: Though incredibly rare this Mammoth has excepted it's master as it's own
6: Game Masters fiat

Yak
Description: The Yak is a longhaired member of the Bovine family and is found throughout much of Asia. The Yak is identifiable by it's short legs, broad body and shaggy hide.
STR: 25
IQ: 5
LK: 9
CON: 35
DEX: 10
CHR: 6
SPD: 14
WIZ: 3
Combat Adds: +13
Missile Adds: -
Special Abilities:
Without a pack or rider a Yak will defend itself with its horns for 2D6 damage + ADDS.
High Altitude Adapted: The Yak is superbly adapted to high altitudes, with it's larger lungs and heart it can exert itself where lowland animals would be severely weakened by the thin atmosphere and cold. In game terms they suffer no penalty for operating at high altitudes.
Surefooted: The Yak is extremely adept in mountainous terrain and on uncertain footing. In game terms the difficulty of any SR involving footing or balance is reduced by -1 level of difficulty.
Food Exclusion: The Yak needs very little food to survive and it can live off of grass or lichens. However unlike most pack animals it can not eat grain and can starve if there is no grass or forage for it to consume.
Notes: The Yak has been the quintessential pack animal of the Himalayas and Central Asia for time out of mind and the sport of Yak racing is still popular in Tibet, Mongolia and Northern Pakistan. The Yak is used not only as a beat of burden, but its milk is made into cheese and butter that is used in Tibetan "Butter Tea" and as lamp fuel. The Yaks coat is woven into rugs, rope and other textiles and its hide is used to make boats.
Cost: 80 Gp where available
Customization Costs: The Yaks base customization cost is the same as the standard costs listed on the Custom Mounts Table.
Personality Table:
Roll 1d6 and consult the table
1: Friendly: Likes to work and be with its master and companions
2: Trickster: Likes to play tricks and have fun
3: Aggressive: Will try to assert itself over other animals in the party
4: Curious: Likes to be around new things and is seldom afraid
5: Shy: Avoids danger and the center of attention
6: Game Masters fiat

Custom Mounts:
If a custom mount is desired characters may purchase additional ability points in STR, CON, CHR, DEX, SPD, IQ & LUCK when buying a new mount.

This way if your warrior desires the fastest courser in the land or your rogue a mount smart enough to fetch him his dropped dagger when he is tied to a tree, they need only pay the price.

Cost for increases:
STR, CON & CHR may be increased at a 5% per point increase in cost
DEX & SPD may be increased at a 10% per point increase in cost
IQ & LUCK may be increased at a 20% per point increase in cost

By Justin T. Williams

[Toad-Killer-Dog]

OK, it fit into two posts! ( barely )

So tell me what you think and on the good side while I was sweating over how to head the article I managed to write the skeleton of an article about how to use "Familiars" for wizards in T&T. Hopefully I'll have that up in a few days and best of all I can finally start in ernest on the "T&T Bestiary".

I'm planning on working on other T&T related articles at the same time I'm working on the Bestiary because I see that as more of a long term project.

I'm thinking about expanding on my ideas for martial arts in T&T and martial arts weapons, I want to do an article on dogs in T&T and maybe start working on a well polished version of my non-magical healing for T&T rules.

I'd say I'll work on my diseases in T&T rules, but I keep detailing myself into a corner. I'm going to really slash that to the bone to make it work & fit into the spirit of T&T.

[Hogscape]

To say that this is brilliant work would be to merely state the obvious. Instead I'll just pump the Exalt button until it falls of.

Bring on the new stuff too. I'm really keen to see the non-magical healing article....

:-)

[Toad-Killer-Dog]

Thank you for the exalt, I'm glad you like it! ;D

[machfront]

[ragnorakk]

I second that lolcat!

[Toad-Killer-Dog]

Now I have the sanity of a LOL-cat on my head.

Think of it this way, if he goes this far for riding animals what will his bestiary look like?

P.S. Does this mean I get to give my article a "Sanity" loss value like those madness inducing tomes in "Call of Cthulhu". ;D

[ragnorakk]

hmmm...
I wonder how hard it would be to get a saddle on that cute little guy...

[machfront]

TDK,
Heck, I'm afraid you'll never finish the beastiary.

For the record, I always have to make sure I'm not eating or drinking anything when I sign in here at the 'Bridge (yes, I am serious). If I were, my monitor would be horribly ruined. All you guys crack me up big time.

To the matter at hand: TDK, you've done some strong work, long though it may be. It's great how you've made the Personality Tables unique to each beast. It's one of those things that would be tempting to make "global" for all the creatures to pare it down a bit, but unfortunately those tables have a lot of...umm...personality. ;D

[Toad-Killer-Dog]

Jun 7, 2009 6:19:49 GMT -5 machfront said:

TDK,
Heck, I'm afraid you'll never finish the beastiary.

.........Yeah, I've thought of that.

Hopefully I'll get it all finished & posted before I finish my inevitable slide into madness.

[Hogscape]

How about a 2 or 3 part bestiary... You could publish part one to a fanfare of praise and adoration now?

[Bud]

Great beasts! Especially like the personality tables!

[ElvenScribe]

Revisiting this, I have just a side thought, does anyone have any recommendations for average cost of each of these mounts? Granted, they are exotic, so the cost might be substantially higher than a horse (or downright impossible to buy in some cases). But, maybe the cost of a horse can be a standard. Like, say, an African elephant might be something like 4x the cost of a horse, possibly abbreviated as 4xh.

[mahrundl]

ElvenScribe, the various entries have (suggested) prices. For example, the Yak has:

Cost: 80 Gp where available

Am I missing something in your question?