Hover Chariot (Magic Chariot)

Hover chariots are magical devices used strictly by the military. It is rumored that the knowledge to build these weapons was bestowed by Rathanos himself on the weaponsmiths of the Pharaoh Tur-Ah. Since then, the knowledge has remained a royal secret, passed down through the dynasties.
When at rest, the hover chariot is a metallic cupola mounted atop an articulated metal frame. When activated, the frame is covered by the fiery manifestation of a beast. The flame beast moves with the same speed and agility as its physical counterpart. Attacks and defenses are also the same. The difference is that the flaming manifestation of a hover chariot is generally larger than the actual animal it represents, and deals 6d6 flame damage, in addition to the claw or bite damage of the animal. Hover chariots cannot be activated without a control ring that is worn by the chariot's owner. The rings cannot be transferred to another person without the willing participation of the previous owner.
For the most part, terrain is of no consideration to the driver of a hover chariot. Exceptions include dense forest (which makes traveling atop a flaming beast impractical), and high cliffs (those over 75' in height). Those hover chariots designed as flying birds (hawks, eagles, ibis) have a flight ceiling of 500'.
In terms of battle, a hover chariot has an effective Armor Class of-3. Missile weapons used against the chariot must make saving throws vs. Fire or be burnt up, causing no damage. 
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Category:Magic Chariots