Orsheval
This short, iron-skinned horse is surrounded by a flickering light. A preternatural intelligence glitters in its metallic golden eyes.
Orsheval (CR 4)
Medium Outsider (Extraplanar, Lawful)Alignment: Lawful Neutral
Initiative: +1
Senses: Darkvision 60 feet; Perception +11
Speed: 50 feet
Space: 10 feet
Defense
Armor Class: 16, touch 11, flat-footed 15 (+1 Dex, +5 natural)Hit Points: 37 (5d10+10)
Saving Throws: Fort +6, Ref +2, Will +5
Damage Reduction: 5/magic
Immunity: electricity
Energy Resistance: cold 10, fire 5
Spell Resistance: 15
Offense
Melee: bite +8 (1d6+3), 2 hooves +3 (1d4+1 plus 1d4 electricity)Reach: 5 feet
Special Attacks: glittering radiance
Spell-Like Abilities (CL 6th; Concentration +6):
- At Will- Light, Mage Hand
- 3/day- Ant Haul, Bless, Expeditious Retreat
- 1/day- Dimension Door (self and rider only), Restoration, Lesser, Zone of Truth
Statistics
| Str | Dex | Con | Int | Wis | Cha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 (+3) | 12 (+1) | 15 (+2) | 10 (+0) | 13 (+1) | 10 (+0) |
CMB +8 (+10 Overrun)
CMD 19 (21 vs. Overrun, 23 vs. Trip)
Feats: Alertness, Endurance, Powerful Maneuvers, Run
Skills: Acrobatics +4, Appraise +6, Knowledge (local) +3, Knowledge (nobility) +6, Knowledge (planes) +6, Knowledge (religion) +6, Perception +11, Sense Motive +11, Swim +5
Languages: Celestial, Infernal; truespeech
Special Abilities
Glittering Radiance (Su)
An orsheval usually glows with a golden light equivalent to that of a candle. In battle, its glow increases, filling the area within 5 feet of it with shining motes. These motes cling to all creatures in the affected area, outlining them as glitterdust for 6 rounds. Opponents in the area must succeed at a DC 14 Will save or be blinded; a blinded creature may attempt a new saving throw each round at the end of its turn to end the blindness. The motes persist for 1 round after the orsheval moves from a square, leaving a trailing cloud that can affect creatures that move into the affected area. The orsheval can suppress or reactivate the glow or motes as a free action. The save DC is Constitution-based.Ecology
Environment: AnyOrganization: solitary, pair, or team (3-8)
Treasure: standard
An orsheval is a patient, hard-working servitor of Abadar. Accustomed to bearing heavy loads and vulnerable riders, an orsheval fulfills its duties without complaint, glad to contribute to the long-term goals of its master. Its iron body shines with light, and it uses this natural glow to lead allies or continue work long into the night.
Although only the size of ponies, orshevals can look like miniature, sculpted versions of full-grown horses of any kind, but most prefer the shape of a sturdy draft horse or warhorse. An orsheval is as intelligent as a typical human and quite familiar with the nature of trade, bargaining, and spotting liars and cheats. Many arrogant mortals have ignored or insulted orshevals, thinking them dumb beasts, only to have the servitors chastise them using truespeech.
When dealing with such people, an orsheval might become as stubborn as a true horse, relenting only if the offender apologizes and makes appropriate financial restitution to the church of Abadar. Most orshevals stand about 4 feet tall and weigh about 700 pounds.
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