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freyar
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 Posted - 04 Oct 2007 : 05:50:29
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So I'm running a campaign in the Silver Marches (mentioned in another thread), and I'm thinking about getting the PCs out of Silverymoon heading toward Deadsnows sometime around the end of Ches. What would be a good mount for them to ride through the still possibly wintry weather? There are a couple of possibilities among the horses in Champions of Valor, but something more exotic would be nice. In addition, I've thought about Rothe (not really mounts, much better as herd animals) and Branta (from Silver Marches), but they would both require flavor changes I don't find appealing. Any suggestions?
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Kentinal
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Posted - 04 Oct 2007 : 05:56:56
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Well there is the solid standby the mule, sure footed and clearly can be long haired.
Exotic mounts could include Dire Wolves or Worgs, but I would not trust the Worg *wink*
Flying mounts of course can be intereting as well.
Part of the problem with answer is you do not want "flavor changes I don't find appealing" and it is hard for me (or many others) to know what you will find appealing. |
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Posted - 04 Oct 2007 : 06:51:01
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I've got three words for you, buddy: "Dwarven Ram Mounts". Pick up a few at Mithral Hall.
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Jorkens
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Posted - 04 Oct 2007 : 14:08:35
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the rothe would be my first choice, a frost giant trained mammoth, if one could get one, might also work. There is also a type of herd animal detailed in Giantcraft ( the name escapes me) that is highly resistant to cold if I remember correctly.
I second the question about the flavor changes though. |
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Halidan
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Posted - 04 Oct 2007 : 14:18:58
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Dog sleds are always an option. But Ches (March) may be a little late in the winter to be able to use sleds, especially in the lower parts of the river valleys. What about having them ride elk or larger deers. Maybe the PC's find a druid or ranger who has trained the elk and deer. If they do her a little favor, she let them ride her beasts.
If you'd like to get even more exotic, use dwarven trained Dire Mountain Goats and Dire Badgers or even have a gnome or halfling village with a few Dire Rabbits as mounts. Depending on the feeling your trying to evoke, maybe let the PC's do a strech of the journey on Pegasus or Griffon back.. |
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freyar
Learned Scribe
Canada
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Posted - 04 Oct 2007 : 14:37:36
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Well, about the flavor changes I meant that rothe are very skittish AFAICT from their description, so they don't seem suitable for mounts unless that is changed. Similarly, branta are described as "never been domesticated," which I could change but don't feel quite as comfortable about. I guess I'm wondering if there is any known domesticated species used for this. For example, for travel in the Underdark, there are several varieties of lizard available. I'm looking for something similar for cold weather travel.
I like the flying mounts, though... |
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sirreus
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USA
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Posted - 04 Oct 2007 : 16:04:20
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just because branta "have never been domesticated" doesn't mean you couldn't have one as a mount(think of mustangs in the south west).
i think, for the most part, from your last post; you might be better off sticking with the northern breeds of horses from the champ of valor. |
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Wooly Rupert
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Aravine
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USA
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Posted - 04 Oct 2007 : 17:17:17
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tauntaun!
no seriosly wolf or something.
or if you are uber cool a dragon. |
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Jorkens
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Norway
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Posted - 04 Oct 2007 : 17:23:44
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| After checking Giantcraft I would say that the Krotter is the perfect mount for arctic terrain, but as you are not heading for the harshest areas of the north I would say that sleds, drawn by tough horses or even dogs would be your best choice, in addition to various charmed "monsters" and animals. |
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Aewrik
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Posted - 04 Oct 2007 : 19:29:24
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If you're out for normal mounts (that is, horses and the like), I don't think much change is needed.
If they're tamed wild animals -instead of domestic ones- they're probably a little bigger than the "base" version.
Some sort of arctic pony (icelandic horse, anyone?) would probably be able to draw a sled. Since winter is alittle longer in the marches, they could probably reach Deadsnows before spring blossoms.
Remember to read about the spring weather on page 47 in the Silver Marches - it's not a jolly time for travelers. |
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
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Posted - 06 Oct 2007 : 03:57:08
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A muskox!
Although I don't know if those are easily tamed... |
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freyar
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Canada
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Posted - 06 Oct 2007 : 18:07:48
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Well, in the end, I think I'll go with a mix of things. Some well-trained cold-weather equines, maybe some dogs, and someone will get a fractious branta.  |
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