Starfox
Hero
Most flight powers and rituals are epic level. There are riding animals that fly at much lower level - the Hippogriff at level 5 is the lowest. But riding animals have their own limitations; they are large, they need constant care, and they are often hard to get into the places where you need them. So far, things seem rather balanced.
Enter the Ebony Fly. It is level 9. It has all the advantages and flaws of a flying mount, except that it is a conjuration. It has the minor drawback of costing healing surges, but these gives it scaling (if low) hit points. Mostly, however, it is just a very nice utility power.
Doesn't this invalidate the Epic level restriction of flight powers? If something you can fit in your pocket can give you eight hours of noncombat flight, rituals like Overland Flight seem pretty silly. The Ebony Fly costs 4200 gp and is resuable; Overland Flight has a casting cost of 5000 gp.
I am seriosuly considering banning the Ebony Fly. Views?
Enter the Ebony Fly. It is level 9. It has all the advantages and flaws of a flying mount, except that it is a conjuration. It has the minor drawback of costing healing surges, but these gives it scaling (if low) hit points. Mostly, however, it is just a very nice utility power.
Doesn't this invalidate the Epic level restriction of flight powers? If something you can fit in your pocket can give you eight hours of noncombat flight, rituals like Overland Flight seem pretty silly. The Ebony Fly costs 4200 gp and is resuable; Overland Flight has a casting cost of 5000 gp.
I am seriosuly considering banning the Ebony Fly. Views?