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theatermagi 03-03-04, 12:32 PM	Is there any way of aquiring animals as companions (as opposed to a Druid or Ranger's animal companion ability) in a similar manner to one of the dogs. See, I don't think that my character would adventure with a riding dog; but a war Rino....now that is one excellent adventuring companion. If anyone knows the rules here, I'd appriciate it. Thanks.
Jeryl 03-05-04, 10:25 PM	If you are not a Druid or a Ranger you are limited to Horses and Riding Dogs. You can also have a familiar if you are a wizard or sorcerer. A 5th level Paladin can have a bonded mount and in certain regions it can be something else than a horse (consult your triad) A 7th level Druid can have a Rhinoceros as a companion, and it's a primary class feature. It would be ridiculously unbalancing for the game if anyone could purchase Elephants and other powerfull animals so no it is not allowed since it is not in the Phb.
Southernskies 03-06-04, 01:07 AM	If you have campaign documentation, you can take an appropriate creature out of the MM as a cohort (with the ECL adjustment of course). A popular choice is a Pegasi (as an ECL6 cohort).
Jeryl 03-10-04, 05:19 PM	Could you explain to me how you can obtain that kind of cohorts ? The leadership feat ? I don't think it allows non humanoids, does it ?
theatermagi 03-10-04, 06:42 PM	It seems like you can unless Greyhawk has a change on it. There are some creatures in the MM listed as cohorts. It's in the lvl adjustment line. It does make some sense; a well known and powerful druid might be known by the more intelligent creatures i.e. Pegasus, Giant Owl, ect.
qstor 03-11-04, 11:44 AM	Some Living Greyhawk adventures award special cohorts or mounts like a dire wolf or giant owl. Talk to your Triad POC in your area to see if there's adventures in your region that give access to these things. Mike