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Animals
Animals carry gear or riders, fight in battle, and might be companions. An animal you purchase becomes your companion and uses the rules presented below. An animal companion that becomes incapacitated dies at the end of the round.
| Name | Rarity | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Bit and bridle | Common | 2 cp |
| Dog | Common | 1 sp |
| Harness | Common | 2 cp |
| Horse | Common | 5 gp |
| Pack animal | Common | 1 gp |
| Pet | Common | 1 cp |
| Saddle | Common | 1 sp |
| Saddle blanket | Common | 1 cp |
| Saddlebag | Common | 1 cp |
| Rare | Rare | Price |
| Hunting bird | Rare | 1 sp |
| Warhorse | Rare | 15 gp |
Bit and Bridle: You use a bit and bridle to control the steed you ride.
Dog: Smart and loyal, dogs make excellent companions and can be trained to perform in a variety of different roles. The commands a dog companion understands include such things as sit, fetch, stay, attack, heel, and the like.
Harness: You use a harness to tether an animal to a cart or wagon.
Horse: Any large animal trained or otherwise willing to bear other creatures as riders uses the rules for a horse. Examples include horses, ponies, mules, camels, oxen, and similar creatures. A horse can learn commands as a dog.
Hunting Bird: These animals are used for hunting game and to aid owners in battle. You can use their rules for hawks, ravens, and owls.
Pack Animal: Pack animals carry objects such as armor, weapons, and supplies needed for travel. Donkeys, ponies, mules, oxen, and horses are all common pack animals, while giant ants, flightless birds, and enormous worms represent more exotic offerings. See the dog entry for suitable commands.
Pet: This is a small, harmless companion animal such as a mouse, rat, cat, ant farm, songbird, turtle, tapeworm, or fish in a bowl. Pets can be commanded but cannot attack.
Saddle: A wood-and-leather seat to make riding steeds more comfortable. Saddles include stirrups.
Saddle Blanket: Such blankets are worn by a steed to cushion the saddle.
Saddlebag: A heavy leather bag that either straps onto the saddle or connects to another bag and placed over the back of a mount, a saddlebag can hold 8 items.
Warhorse: Beasts trained to serve riders in battle are accustomed to the noise and scents of conflict and keep their cool while also lending aid in the struggle. Such steeds include chargers and destriers, giant breeds of dogs, trained bears, great cats, or more exotic animals. Most can wear armor as well, which can be had for four times the normal prices.