Phantom Steed

Phantom Steed
Ritual Rank 5
Prerequisites: Eldritch Rank 4
Potency: 25
Focus: Bejeweled Bridle [Rare, Value: 200 gp] for each steed created
Cost: 2 Stamina Burn
Prep Time: 1 phase
Cast Time: 1 moment
Duration: 2 hours/Ritual Casting Rank or until dismissed, dispelled or disrupted.
Effect: You create one or more a magical, horse-like steeds. The animal appears as if made out of air and smoke, but feels quite solid. The steed is unnerving and natural creatures regard the steed with suspicion, tending to shy away from it.
  • The steed appears with a saddle and bridle, and can bear 100 pounds per Eldritch Rank.
  • It moves at a speed of 20 ft per Eldritch Rank every 3 segments and can move over sandy, muddy, or swampy terrain without incurring penalties to its speed.
  • The steed cannot attack, though it may be ridden into battle as any mount.
  • It has an AC of 18 and Hitpoints equal to your healing value. If the steed is reduced to 0 Hitpoints it disappears.
  • A single casting of the ritual can create a number of steeds up to [½ Ritual Casting Rank].