Horse, Volatilis Clydesdale
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Climate/Terrain | Temperate and subtropical forests |
| Frequency | Very rare |
| Organization | Herd |
| Activity Cycle | Day |
| Diet | Herbivore |
| Intelligence | Animal (1) |
| Treasure | Nil |
| Alignment | Neutral Good |
| No. Appearing | 5-50 |
| Armor Class | 6 |
| Movement | 14, FL 28 (C, D mounted) |
| Hit Dice | 4 |
| THAC0 | 17 |
| No. of Attacks | 3 |
| Damage/Attack | 1-8/1-8/1-4 |
| Special Attacks | Dive, rear kick |
| Special Defenses | Nil |
| Magic Resistance | Nil |
| Size | L (16 to 17 hands OR 5 feet to 6 feet) |
| Morale | Steady (11) |
| XP Value | 150 |
Description
Volatilis Clydesdale horses are magnificent flying beasts that charge through the air with their powerful hooves.
Volatilis Clydesdale horses appear as slightly larger Clydesdale Horses. A Volatilis Clydesdale has no wings but has the power of fight. Although not thoroughly understood, a Volatilis Clydesdale can leave the ground at will and continue on through the air as long as it keeps moving (the horse must continue to move its legs, whether running or trotting, or it will plummet to the ground). When a Volatilis Clydesdale moves through air, strange white lightening sparks from its hooves. A magnificent view in a dark sky. When a herd of Volatilis Clydesdales take to the sky, the sound of thunder rips through the heavens.
Combat
A Volatilis Clydesdale attacks with its hooves and teeth. It can attack an opponent who is behind it with its rear hooves, inflicting 2-12 points of damage, but it cannot use any of its other attacks in that round. A Volatilis Clydesdale can also charge downward at an opponent from heights of 50 feet or higher and use its hoof attacks, each attack roll is +2 and does double damage.
Habit/Society
Volatilis Clydesdales can be trained as a war horses at an early age, but only by the most skilled trainers. The only known riders of Volatilis Clydesdales are Storm Giants.
Male and female Volatlis Clydesdales are equal in the herd. The leader is the horse that wants it or gets thrown into the position. Most Volatilis Clydesdales prefer to remain part of the many where they have the most freedom.
They can carry great weights for long periods of time. A Volatilis Clydesdale's normal carrying capacity is 290. A Volatilis Clydesdale's encumbered, half-speed load is 420. A Volatilis Clydesdale's fully encumbered, 1/3 movement load is 550.
Ecology
Volatilis Clydesdales feed on grass, fruits, and other plants. Griffons and hippogriffs are the natural enemies of a Volatilis Clydesdales.