D&D 4E Familiars in 4E

[Traycor]

Once again I mention the raven harrier from the Knight of the Raven PrClass (EtCR). It is a celestial raven, and it can be killed. But if so, it reforms on the next day. And it has several abilities to hinder opponents in addition to just being a celestial raven (up to "see through raven's eyes" at 10th level).

See, now that sounds neat! Very much so infact. I want familiars will cool abilities like these. Not generic stuff.

 

[TwinBahamut]

I would like to see creatures like familiars be options for a wider range of characters. Perhaps unify all the various Familiar/Paladin Mount/Animal Companion rules into a more coherent single mechanic.

I would really like to see a situation like from the manga Berserk, in which the main hero is a non-magical powerful fighter, but has a fairy who follows him around who heals him when he gets hurt and provides comic relief.