Phantom Steed

What players would know #

Phantom Steed summons a fast quasi-real mount for overland movement and getaway play.

Spell definition #

• Level / school: 3rd-level illusion (ritual)
• Casting time: 1 minute
• Range: 30 feet
• Components: V, S
• Duration: 1 hour

How it works #

• A Large horselike mount appears in an unoccupied space.
• A chosen rider can use it as a mount for the spell duration.
• It uses riding horse stats with speed 100 feet.
• Travel pace is roughly 10 miles per hour (or 13 at fast pace).
• If the steed takes any damage, the spell ends.
• When the spell ends naturally, the steed fades and gives about 1 minute to dismount.

Common rumors #

• The rider arrives exhausted, but far ahead of pursuers.
• Experienced bounty hunters target the mount first.