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feathered mounts behind and relying on wits and stealth instead.
Some griffonriders are trustworthy enough to operate
completely on their own, advancing Aglarond’s cause in whatever
manner they deem appropriate.
The typical NPC griffonrider is a 4th-level human or halfelf
fighter who selects feats and skills suitable for aerial
combat, rather than taking levels in the Aglarondan griffonrider
class. In general, NPC griffonrider commanders are responsible
for leading the Simbul’s forces and supervising her
palace guard. Player character griffonriders are detached for
special service or the recipients of an honorary title. A character’s
level in this prestige class is irrelevant to her rank in
Aglarond’s military, although higher-ranked griffonriders
tend to be of higher level.
Hit Die: d8.
REQUIREMENTS
To qualify to become an Aglarondan griffonrider, a character
must fulfill all the following criteria.
Alignment: Any nonevil.
Base Attack Bonus: +3.
Skills: Diplomacy 5 ranks, Ride 10 ranks, Spot 5 ranks.
Feats: Mounted Combat, Ride-By Attack.
Special: The character must qualify to select regional feats
from Aglarond (Aglarond is her home region, or she has 2
ranks in Knowledge [local—Aglarond]).
CLASS SKILLS
The Aglarondan griffonrider’s class skills (and the key ability
for each skill) are Craft (Int), Diplomacy (Cha), Handle
Animal (Cha), Heal (Wis), Knowledge (local, nobility)
(Int), Listen (Wis), Profession (Wis), Ride (Dex), Sense
Motive (Wis), and Spot (Wis). See Chapter 4: Skills in the
Player’s Handbook for skill descriptions.
Skill Points at Each Level: 2 + Int modifier.
CLASS FEATURES
All the following are class features of the Aglarondan griffonrider
prestige class.
Weapon and Armor Proficiency: An Aglarondan
griffonrider is proficient with all simple and martial
weapons, and with light and medium
armor, but not with shields.
Bonded Mount: When a character
becomes an Aglarondan griffonrider,
she is gifted with a griffon
as a willing, bonded mount.
It gains the advantages
listed on Table 2–2,
based on the
griffonrider’s
level.
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Aglarondan Griffonrider