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Standard and Exotic Horses Standard Horses Standard and Exotic Horses Standard Horses Stot Standard Horses Large beast (draft horse), unaligned This category encompasses the typical horses your party may encounter along their journeys. Horses of Armor Class 10 this category possess typical animal intelligence and Hit Points 19 (3d10 + 3) limitations. While war horses are typically available for Speed 30 ft. purchase only in large cities, draft and riding horses can STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA typically be found in most stables. 16 (+3) 10 (+0) 12 (+1) 2 (-4) 10 (+0) 6 (-2) Senses Passive perception 10 Exotic Horses Languages - Horses of this category are rare, intelligent, and in Challenge 1/8 (25 XP) many cases, even magical. Such horses are typically not for sale, and are remarkably picky when deciding Actions who may ride them. The GM should evaluate the Hooves. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., benefits in advance when rewarding the party such one target. Hit: 8 (2d4 + 3) bludgeoning damage. horses, as their unique abilities can provide huge advantages in multiple fields. An exotic horse with a challenge rating of 3 should be treated as a rare magic item, while exotic horses of challenge rating 4 are Description: An old term meaning; “worthless horse,” higher should be treated as very rare magic items. stots are horses of inferior breeding and weak physical stature. Stots are typically relegated to farm work. Standard Horses Horse Cost Speed Carrying Capacity Stot 20 gp 30 ft. 480 lb. Dray 30 gp 35 ft. 540 lb. Garron 50 gp 40 ft. 480 lb. Rounsy 100 gp 50 ft. 540 lb. Palfrey 150 gp 60 ft. 400 lb. Courser 400 gp 60 ft. 600 lb. Destrier 1,000 gp 60 ft. 700 lb. Exotic Horses Horse Speed Carrying Capacity Dragon Horse 60 ft. 700 lb. Far Drifter 60 ft. 540 lb. Feywild Charger 70 ft. 540 lb. Shadow Strider 70 ft. 480 lb. Snow Steed 70 ft. 700 lb. Sample file Not for resale. Permission granted to print or photocopy this document for personal use only. TITLE 5 Dray Description: Garrons are small, shaggy horses that are Large beast (draft horse), unaligned actually closer in size to ponies. Typically utilized in colder, mountainous regions, their sure footing makes Armor Class 10 them invaluable when traversing through heavy snows Hit Points 25 (3d10 + 8) or mountain passes. Speed 35 ft. STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA 18 (+3) 10 (+0) 14 (+2) 2 (-4) 8 (-1) 7 (-2) Senses Passive perception 9 Rouncey Languages Large beast (draft/riding/war horse), unaligned Challenge 1/4 (50 XP) Armor Class 11 Hit Points 30 (4d10+8) Actions Speed 50 ft. Hooves. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA one target. Hit: 9 (2d6 + 4) bludgeoning damage. 17 (+3) 12 (+1) 14 (+2) 2 (-4) 12 (+1) 7 (-2) Senses Passive perception 11 Description: Drays are large horses bred for extended Languages - physical labor and are valued for their effectiveness as Challenge 1/2 (100 XP) pack animals. Actions Hooves. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) bludgeoning damage. Garron Large beast (draft/riding horse), unaligned Description: One of the most versatile horses available, Armor Class 11 rouncey is a term for an all-purpose horse. Coveted as Hit Points 15 (2d10 + 4) pack animals, steeds, and in some cases, even war Speed 40 ft. horses. While not as capable in battle as courser’s or STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA destrier’s, they remain a popular choice for soldiers and minor nobility. 16 (+3) 12 (+1) 14 (+2) 2 (-4) 11 (+0) 7 (-2) Skills Acrobatics +3 Senses Passive perception 10 Languages Challenge 1/4 (50 XP) Sure-footed. The Garron has advantage on Strength and Dexterity saving throws made against being knocked prone or moved against its will. Actions Hooves. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (2d4 + 3) bludgeoning damage. Sample file Not for resale. Permission granted to print or photocopy this document for personal use only. TITLE 6 .
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