Give me ideas for 2 high level druid spells related to horses

[Turanil]

Okay, I have gone for Chariot of Sustarre (a conversion already done by me; a spell that has two horse pulling a flame chariot, so...) and a spell that buffs a few mounts and their riders.

 

[Turanil]

Okay, only one spell left to do. It will be an 8th level druid spell. Today I have watched again LotR; I want a spell for the Rohirrim charge in the third movie against the orcs. The orcs set lances into the ground to stop the charge, but the charge goes through anyway. (In fact this also happens in the second film).

So I was thinking a spell that would protect dozens of horses during a charge, enabling them to go through lances and arrows unhindered until actually trampling the opponents. But this spell must be usable more than just occasionally during a battle, and must be not overpowered. Any suggestions?

(Okay, the thread now becomes more for the houserule forum... )

 

[Nifft]

So I was thinking a spell that would protect dozens of horses during a charge, enabling them to go through lances and arrows unhindered until actually trampling the opponents. But this spell must be usable more than just occasionally during a battle, and must be not overpowered. Any suggestions?

Mass Warp Wood?

-- N

 

[Quickleaf]

All the good stuff starts and ends in house rules.

I think the "Peerless Charge" spell should grant these benefits:
10 horses/caster level are immune to extra damage from weapons that are set to receive a charge. During their charge, all horses receive DR 4 against ranged attacks. In addition, all Jump, Ride, and Handle Animal checks made during the charge gain a +4 circumstance bonus. Obviously, a requirement for the spell is that the caster must give a rousing speech and lead the charge!
This is quite powerful, and it allows for incredible stunts outside of combat. Such as leading a mass of mounted warriors into a fast flowing stream while enemies fire arrows from above, or jumping over a dangerous chasm.

 

[Turanil]

I think the "Peerless Charge" spell should grant these benefits

Aaaah!! Much thanks!! Excellent, it may be powerful but not usable so often, so for me it's perfect. I am copypasting this into the document immediately. Do you want to be credited? What name?

 

[Arrellion]

How about something along the lines of "Dragon Hide" or "Stoneskin, Mass" for cavalry.
They could last only say first 50 points of damage instead of 150, up to 10 per charge or
attack.
Or effectively give them the AC bonus of a young dragon for one charge. Just a thought.

Arrel

 

[Nifft]

Another (unrelated) thought on mechanics: allow Scout riders to apply their Skirmish bonus AC to their mounts, via a Feat, spell, or whatnot.

-- N

 

[Morgenstern]

How about a horse-specific awakening/buff spell with a hefty XP cost, but a instant duration - zap! You have a permanently buffed up, inteligent mount . Having a cohort level super horse would be fairly distinctive as an 8th level spell, while the XP cost can prevent mass-production.