Flying Mounts List. [Archive] - Wizards Community

Flying Mounts List. [Archive] - Wizards Community

Post/Author/DateTime Post
Th_Ar_Al
09-01-06, 08:08 PM Hi I creating a "School for Aerial Knigths" and I need a list of possible flying mounts.

I know that from the Monster manual:

Giant Eagle and Owl
Pegasus (I think I will create a minor and less powerfull version)
Hipogriff
Wyvern

anyway I need more, only flying creatures or bird-related creatures. Can anyone help me? I prefer core but other creatures are also welcome.
Viashino_wizard
09-02-06, 12:33 AM There's also the Spider-Eater, and if you're large enough, you could work out the carrying capacity for a Roc.
The Vorpal Tribble
09-02-06, 12:58 AM Young dragons are always a possibility. Not sure about a sphinx, it'd have to be a very friendly one.

Also:
Dire Vulture (Sandstorm)
Giant Raven (Frostburn)
Phoera (MM III)
Insane Pixie
09-02-06, 01:58 AM I'm a huge fan of the canisphinx, in any situation. Found in Sandstorm as well.
Th_Ar_Al
09-02-06, 02:07 AM Can you use a Roc as a mount if you are to much smaller?

how about a pterodactyl or something similar?

The sugestions are good, I liked the Giant Raven better, it fits with the school theme.
Insane Pixie
09-02-06, 02:25 AM Can you use a Roc as a mount if you are to much smaller?

There's no size restrictions on mounts besides the "must be at least one size smaller" rule.

how about a pterodactyl or something similar?

The best one is statted in Serpent Kingdoms.

You can also find the Dire Hawk in the MMII. Medium-size mount, so it'd work for Halflings and the like.
Slagger the Chuul
09-02-06, 09:53 AM From the Monster Manual, there's the giant wasp and the dire bat (whose statistics can also serve as a pterodactyl, if you're in a hurry).

If you've got the Arms and Equipment Guide (from the latter part of 3.0 rules), there's the axebeak, giant dragonfly, and giant firefly (the Soarwhale is too big to be a good mount for most aerial knights). Since none of them have any special abilities, they can be run almost directly from the book, even under 3.5 rules.
Melpomene
09-02-06, 02:40 PM There's a dire eagle (Races of the Wild, IIRC)
Asperi (MMII)
and Stone Flier (Underdark)

Also, you can add the 'winged' template (SS) to a good many animals.
Vanigo
09-02-06, 03:12 PM You seem to have forgotten about the griffon.
A yrthak could work for a Large rider looking for a powerful mount. There's half-dragon, half-celesital, or half-fiend versions of most non-flying mounts. There are manticores, but, like yrthaks, they're kinda powerful for most use. Oh, and don't forget nightmares, if you don't mind evil sorts.
Th_Ar_Al
09-02-06, 04:11 PM You seem to have forgotten about the griffon.
A yrthak could work for a Large rider looking for a powerful mount. There's half-dragon, half-celesital, or half-fiend versions of most non-flying mounts. There are manticores, but, like yrthaks, they're kinda powerful for most use. Oh, and don't forget nightmares, if you don't mind evil sorts.
greats sugestions! (how could I forget the griffon? I listed the hipogriff!) thougth I interest in non-evil creatures.
Viashino_wizard
09-02-06, 11:44 PM THere's also the Dragonne. They're even slightly intelligent. And, if you have MMII, there's the Desmodu bats. I think there's a Dire Hawk too.
the_fenris_wolf
09-03-06, 12:03 AM Gryphons arnt evil , im playing a campaign right now with a cryphon mount, and i am lawful good, and it doesnt interfere with my gaming

They might be aggresive and proud but difinitely not evil.

cheers
Darth Sephiroth
09-03-06, 12:16 AM I've been working on stats for a lesser dragon that serves as a mount for a group of aerial warriors. They're similar to a Wyvern except they have animal level intelligence and develop a bond with their rider.
Vanigo
09-03-06, 01:20 AM Gryphons arnt evil , im playing a campaign right now with a cryphon mount, and i am lawful good, and it doesnt interfere with my gaming

They might be aggresive and proud but difinitely not evil.

cheers
I'm pretty sure he was talking about nightmares.
Viashino_wizard
09-03-06, 01:20 AM Hey, a wyvern. THere;s a thought.
Th_Ar_Al
09-03-06, 09:47 PM I'm pretty sure he was talking about nightmares.
Exactly.

I looking more for creatures with wings anyway.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
Th_Ar_Al 09-01-06, 08:08 PM	Hi I creating a "School for Aerial Knigths" and I need a list of possible flying mounts. I know that from the Monster manual: Giant Eagle and Owl Pegasus (I think I will create a minor and less powerfull version) Hipogriff Wyvern anyway I need more, only flying creatures or bird-related creatures. Can anyone help me? I prefer core but other creatures are also welcome.
Viashino_wizard 09-02-06, 12:33 AM	There's also the Spider-Eater, and if you're large enough, you could work out the carrying capacity for a Roc.
The Vorpal Tribble 09-02-06, 12:58 AM	Young dragons are always a possibility. Not sure about a sphinx, it'd have to be a very friendly one. Also: Dire Vulture (Sandstorm) Giant Raven (Frostburn) Phoera (MM III)
Insane Pixie 09-02-06, 01:58 AM	I'm a huge fan of the canisphinx, in any situation. Found in Sandstorm as well.
Th_Ar_Al 09-02-06, 02:07 AM	Can you use a Roc as a mount if you are to much smaller? how about a pterodactyl or something similar? The sugestions are good, I liked the Giant Raven better, it fits with the school theme.
Insane Pixie 09-02-06, 02:25 AM	Can you use a Roc as a mount if you are to much smaller? There's no size restrictions on mounts besides the "must be at least one size smaller" rule. how about a pterodactyl or something similar? The best one is statted in Serpent Kingdoms. You can also find the Dire Hawk in the MMII. Medium-size mount, so it'd work for Halflings and the like.
Slagger the Chuul 09-02-06, 09:53 AM	From the Monster Manual, there's the giant wasp and the dire bat (whose statistics can also serve as a pterodactyl, if you're in a hurry). If you've got the Arms and Equipment Guide (from the latter part of 3.0 rules), there's the axebeak, giant dragonfly, and giant firefly (the Soarwhale is too big to be a good mount for most aerial knights). Since none of them have any special abilities, they can be run almost directly from the book, even under 3.5 rules.
Melpomene 09-02-06, 02:40 PM	There's a dire eagle (Races of the Wild, IIRC) Asperi (MMII) and Stone Flier (Underdark) Also, you can add the 'winged' template (SS) to a good many animals.
Vanigo 09-02-06, 03:12 PM	You seem to have forgotten about the griffon. A yrthak could work for a Large rider looking for a powerful mount. There's half-dragon, half-celesital, or half-fiend versions of most non-flying mounts. There are manticores, but, like yrthaks, they're kinda powerful for most use. Oh, and don't forget nightmares, if you don't mind evil sorts.
Th_Ar_Al 09-02-06, 04:11 PM	You seem to have forgotten about the griffon. A yrthak could work for a Large rider looking for a powerful mount. There's half-dragon, half-celesital, or half-fiend versions of most non-flying mounts. There are manticores, but, like yrthaks, they're kinda powerful for most use. Oh, and don't forget nightmares, if you don't mind evil sorts. greats sugestions! (how could I forget the griffon? I listed the hipogriff!) thougth I interest in non-evil creatures.
Viashino_wizard 09-02-06, 11:44 PM	THere's also the Dragonne. They're even slightly intelligent. And, if you have MMII, there's the Desmodu bats. I think there's a Dire Hawk too.
the_fenris_wolf 09-03-06, 12:03 AM	Gryphons arnt evil , im playing a campaign right now with a cryphon mount, and i am lawful good, and it doesnt interfere with my gaming They might be aggresive and proud but difinitely not evil. cheers
Darth Sephiroth 09-03-06, 12:16 AM	I've been working on stats for a lesser dragon that serves as a mount for a group of aerial warriors. They're similar to a Wyvern except they have animal level intelligence and develop a bond with their rider.
Vanigo 09-03-06, 01:20 AM	Gryphons arnt evil , im playing a campaign right now with a cryphon mount, and i am lawful good, and it doesnt interfere with my gaming They might be aggresive and proud but difinitely not evil. cheers I'm pretty sure he was talking about nightmares.
Viashino_wizard 09-03-06, 01:20 AM	Hey, a wyvern. THere;s a thought.
Th_Ar_Al 09-03-06, 09:47 PM	I'm pretty sure he was talking about nightmares. Exactly. I looking more for creatures with wings anyway.