Warhorse - Revision history

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Tao alexis: /* Back Kick */

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Back Kick

Tao alexis: /* Types */

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Types

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Types

Tao alexis: /* Sage Study & Abilities */

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Sage Study & Abilities

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 | '''[[Damage (hit points)|Damage]]''' || hoof (1-6);<br>bite (1-3) || L hoof (1-6);<br>R hoof (1-8);<br>bite (1-3) || hoof (1-8);<br>bite (1-4)
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-| '''Special Attack''' || colspan="3"|[[Back Kick|back kick]]
+| '''Special Attack''' || colspan="3"|[[Back Kick (attack)|back kick]]
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-'''Warhorses''' are working animals bred to take part in [[War|war]], bearing [[Combat|combatants]] and having characteristics that enable their use in [[Cavalry Tactics|cavalry tactics]].  Originally bred for chariots, many centuries of breeding has produced many hardy, strongly muscled varieties, raised in all parts of the world.  When breeding such animals, the balance and agility of the horse is crucial.,
+'''Warhorses''' are working animals bred to take part in [[War|war]], bearing [[Combat|combatants]] and having characteristics that enable their use in [[Cavalry Tactics|cavalry tactics]].  Originally bred for chariots, many centuries of breeding has produced many hardy, strongly muscled varieties, raised in all parts of the world.  When breeding such animals, the balance and agility of the horse is crucial.
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 [[File:Warhorse (page).jpg|left|350px|thumb]]
 Riders [[Horse Handling I (sage ability)|handle]] a horse through the bridle and stirrups, both of which are unavailable to primitive tribal regions; in fact, the horse itself requires a minimum of civilisation to exist.  Warhorses are trained to respond fluidly to the rider's intentions, requiring limited use of the reins, relying upon the rider's thighs and voice for guidance.  This frees the rider's hands more completely for fighting.  In battle, the horse is largely unafraid, and is able to counterbalance the rider striking with [[Weapons List|weapons]].

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 '''Warhorses''' are working animals bred to take part in [[War|war]], bearing [[Combat|combatants]] and having characteristics that enable their use in [[Cavalry Tactics|cavalry tactics]].  Originally bred for chariots, many centuries of breeding has produced many hardy, strongly muscled varieties, raised in all parts of the world.  When breeding such animals, the balance and agility of the horse is crucial.,
 Riders [[Horse Handling I (sage ability)|handle]] a horse through the bridle and stirrups, both of which are unavailable to primitive tribal regions; in fact, the horse itself requires a minimum of civilisation to exist.  Warhorses are trained to respond fluidly to the rider's intentions, requiring limited use of the reins, relying upon the rider's thighs and voice for guidance.  This frees the rider's hands more completely for fighting.  In battle, the horse is largely unafraid, and is able to counterbalance the rider striking with [[Weapons List|weapons]].
 Additionally, these horses are accustomed to the use of [[Barding (armour)|barding]] and other tack, unlike a common horse that would bolt if subjected to such equipment.  Carrying a rider laden with heavy [[Armour List|armour]] is done without complaint.
 The origins of the discipline of [[Dressage (sage ability)|dressage]] comes from the need to train warhorses to be obedient and manoeuvrable.  The horse was trained to rear at the moment of obtaining [[Initiative|initiative]], so that the rider could use the horse to strike with its front hooves in combat.  Horses were also given free rein to bite, so that the rider and horse could act as combatants together.

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 | '''Attack Form''' || colspan="3"|'''3''': two hooves; bite
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-| '''[[Damage (hit points)|Damage]]''' || hoof (1-6);<br>bite (1-3) || left hoof (1-6);<br>right hoof (1-8);<br>bite (1-3) || hoof (1-8);<br>bite (1-4)
+| '''[[Damage (hit points)|Damage]]''' || hoof (1-6);<br>bite (1-3) || L hoof (1-6);<br>R hoof (1-8);<br>bite (1-3) || hoof (1-8);<br>bite (1-4)
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 | '''Special Attack''' || colspan="3"|[[Back Kick|back kick]]

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 | '''Attack Form''' || colspan="3"|'''3''': two hooves; bite
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-| '''[[Damage (hit points)|Damage]]''' || hoof (1-6); bite (1-3) || left hoof (1-6); right<br>hoof (1-8); bite (1-3) || 1-8/1-8<br>& 1-4
+| '''[[Damage (hit points)|Damage]]''' || hoof (1-6);<br>bite (1-3) || left hoof (1-6);<br>right hoof (1-8);<br>bite (1-3) || hoof (1-8);<br>bite (1-4)
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 | '''Special Attack''' || colspan="3"|[[Back Kick|back kick]]

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 | '''[[Hit Points per Die|Hp/Die]]''' || d4+d6<br>or d12 || d12 || d12<br>or 2d6
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-| '''Attack Form''' || colspan="3"|front hooves & bite
+| '''Attack Form''' || colspan="3"|'''3''': two hooves; bite
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-| '''[[Damage (hit points)|Damage]]''' || 1-6/1-6<br>& 1-3 || 1-8/1-6<br>& 1-3 || 1-8/1-8<br>& 1-4
+| '''[[Damage (hit points)|Damage]]''' || hoof (1-6); bite (1-3) || left hoof (1-6); right<br>hoof (1-8); bite (1-3) || 1-8/1-8<br>& 1-4
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 | '''Special Attack''' || colspan="3"|[[Back Kick|back kick]]

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 == Types ==
-'''Light warhorses''' are favoured for speed, endurance and agility, which are best for raiding, moving through dense growth or scouting the location of the enemy.  These horses tend to be long-legged, slim in build and more physically refined.  They're also more "hot blooded" than larger horses, giving them an athletic versatility and ability to learn quickly.  Their pedigree rises out of western Asia, where they were adapted to hot, dry climates.  Desert warhorses are nearly always "light" warhorses.  Well-known breeds are barb, Turkomen, Arabian and Andalusian.
+'''Light warhorses''' are favoured for speed, endurance and agility, which are best for raiding, moving through dense growth or scouting the location of the enemy.  These horses tend to be long-legged, slim in build and more physically refined.  They're also more "hot blooded" than larger horses, giving them an athletic versatility and ability to learn quickly.  Their pedigree rises out of western Asia, where they were adapted to hot, dry [[Temperature Grades|climates]].  Desert warhorses are nearly always "light" warhorses.  Well-known breeds are barb, Turkomen, Arabian and Andalusian.
 '''Medium warhorses''' are stronger, capable of holding a third full-grown human rider if needed.  They easily carry riders with [[Scale Mail (armour)|scale mail]] or heavier armour.  They are quite agile in combat, without possessing the raw speed and endurance of a lighter horse.  Breeds became known as "destriers," the most prized; other breeds include "coursers" and "rounceys."  Medium warhorses are also described as "chargers".  They are usually stallions, with powerful hindquarters, a short back and well-muscled loin.  Their legs are strong boned and they possess a well-arched neck.

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 == Types ==
-'''Light warhorses''' are favoured for speed, endurance and agility, which is best for raiding, moving through dense growth or scouting the location of the enemy.  These horses tend to be long-legged, slim in build and more physically refined; they also tend to be more "hot blooded" than larger horses, allowing them to be athletic, versatile and to learn quickly.  Their pedigree rose out of western Asia, where they were adapted to hot, dry climates.  Desert warhorses are rarely anything but light.  Well known breeds are barb, Turkomen, Arabian and Andalusian.
+'''Light warhorses''' are favoured for speed, endurance and agility, which are best for raiding, moving through dense growth or scouting the location of the enemy.  These horses tend to be long-legged, slim in build and more physically refined.  They're also more "hot blooded" than larger horses, giving them an athletic versatility and ability to learn quickly.  Their pedigree rises out of western Asia, where they were adapted to hot, dry climates.  Desert warhorses are nearly always "light" warhorses.  Well-known breeds are barb, Turkomen, Arabian and Andalusian.
-'''Medium warhorses''' are stronger, capable of holding a third full-grown human rider if needed, and to carry riders with [[Scale Mail (armour)|scale mail]] or heavier armour.  They are generally quite agile in combat, but do not possess the raw speed and endurance of a lighter horse.  Breeds became known as destriers, the most prized, coursers and rounceys.  Generally, these three types of horse were referred to as '''chargers'''.  They are usually stallions, with powerful hindquarters, with a short back and well-muscled loin, strong bone and a well-arched neck.
+'''Medium warhorses''' are stronger, capable of holding a third full-grown human rider if needed.  They easily carry riders with [[Scale Mail (armour)|scale mail]] or heavier armour.  They are quite agile in combat, without possessing the raw speed and endurance of a lighter horse.  Breeds became known as "destriers," the most prized; other breeds include "coursers" and "rounceys."  Medium warhorses are also described as "chargers".  They are usually stallions, with powerful hindquarters, a short back and well-muscled loin.  Their legs are strong boned and they possess a well-arched neck.
-'''Heavy warhorses''', or "great horses," are used by the heaviest-armoured knights, generally those wearing [[Plate Mail & Plate Armour|plate mail]] or plate armour.  These were surprisingly agile for their size and physically able to press the weight of the cavalry in battle.  Chests are wide and deep, with the croup long and level.  The feet and legs are clean and heavily muscled.  They are considered easy keepers and adapt well to many conditions and climates.  Breeds include the Percheron and Boulonnais.
+'''Heavy warhorses''', or "great horses," are used by the heaviest-armoured knights.  They do well when carrying combatants in [[Plate Mail & Plate Armour|plate mail]] or plate armour.  They're surprisingly agile for their size and are run close together when pressing the cavalry's weight in battle.  The heavy warhorse's chest is wide and deep, with the croup long and level.  The feet and legs are clean and heavily muscled.  They're considered easy keepers and adapt well to most conditions and climates.  Breeds include the Percheron and Boulonnais.
 == Sage Study & Abilities ==

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 [[File:Heavy Warhorse.jpg|right|560px|thumb]]
 Extensive knowledge about horses is available through '''[[Horseback Riding (sage study)|horseback riding]]'''.  This includes excellent skill in '''[[Horse Handling II (sage ability)|handling the warhorse]]''', using it to '''[[Horse-mounted Combat I (sage ability)|engage in combat]]''' and the use of a [[Bow (weapon)|bow]] from horseback.  '''[[Warhorse Training (sage ability)|Warhorse training]]''' enables characters to raise young horses to be warhorses.
 See [[Bestiary]]