Pimping the Paladin's Ride

First, if 'Pimping' is deemed to vulgur for these forums, please let me know. But seeing as how I just finished watching an episode of 'Pimp My Ride', on basic cable, during regular viewing hours, I'd say 'Pimp' has taken on a new meaning in terms of modern usage.

But, this is about the old meaning of the word.

I have a Paladin in my game who took a feat to upgrade his Special Mount with the Celestial Template.

Now, he's trying to stud it out. Charging (donated to his temple) local ranchers to try to get some half-celestial warhorses. Selling it services to the highest (monetary & moral) bidder. I mean at 2 hours per level, that's a lot of work for a Warhorse, Endurance feat or not.

Should the Special Mount Complain? Would the Mount Complain?

Is there something un-Paldinish about Pimping your Special Mount as a Equine Gigolo?

Is a feat induced template hereditable in your game?

Pimping ain't easy, but is it evil or a gross violation of the code in your view?

The srd says

"Upon reaching 5th level, a paladin gains the service of an unusually intelligent, strong, and loyal steed to serve her in her crusade against evil"

and also:

"Empathic Link (Su): The paladin has an empathic link with her mount out to a distance of up to 1 mile. The paladin cannot see through the mount’s eyes, but they can communicate empathically.
Note that even intelligent mounts see the world differently from humans, so misunderstandings are always possible.
Because of this empathic link, the paladin has the same connection to an item or place that her mount does, just as with a master and his familiar (see Familiars)."

So expect strong feelings to be shared through the link. If the paladin still wants to go through with this then look at him funny and expect a lot of jokes at the paladin's expense.

The question should be would the gods allow it or even if the mount would find the 'normal' mounts attractive anymore, seeking only to mate with other celestial creatures. You can pimp all you want but...

Perhaps the mount has taken a vow of chastity, too?

Maybe the Church thinks its a great idea for the paladin to breed half-celestial warhorses. So he can sell them to the Church. At cost.

Needless to say, tithing is in order, at the very least. Some religious orders might have prohibitions against this kind fo mercantile activity. Others might encourage it.

Vraille Darkfang said:

... Special Mount with the Celestial Template.

Now, he's trying to stud it out. Charging (donated to his temple) local ranchers to try to get some half-celestial warhorses. ...

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Half-celestials are the offspring of celestials (angels, archons, eladrins, guardinals), not celestial creatures.

Darkness said:

Half-celestials are the offspring of celestials (angels, archons, eladrins, guardinals), not celestial creatures.

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Well, in that case, you can just summon up an Astral Deva and tell him to "go to work" on the herd...

hmm...

Then again, maybe not...

Exactly. What you'd get, if anything, is a Planetouched creature. Still pretty cool, but not world-shattering. I'd basically apply Aasimar-style modifiers to a regular horse of the appropriate type.

+2 Strength, +2 Con
Darkvision
Racial Skills: Aasimars have a +2 racial bonus on Spot and Listen checks.
Racial Feats: An aasimar gains feats according to its class levels.
Special Attacks (see above): Daylight.
Special Qualities (see above): Resistance to acid 5, cold 5, and electricity 5.
Favored Class: Paladin's Warhorse.
CR +1

Tyler Do'Urden said:

Well, in that case, you can just summon up an Astral Deva and tell him to "go to work" on the herd...

hmm...

Then again, maybe not...

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Though you could use an equinal. (I.e., horse-themed guardinal.) BTW, you should use a calling spell rather than a summoning spell.

Any offspring could be a 'mule' too, born a dead end animal, sterile. Yea, I know, this is D&D and everything is half something...

This thread is giving me ideas for how to use Hound Archons...