Cataphracts (Zoroaster)

The mounted elite of the empire. No one is likely to stand fast when they charge.


 * Human fighter/1*; CR 1; Medium humanoid; HD 1d10+5; hp 12; Init +1, Spd 20 ft.; AC 21, touch 18, flat-footed 23; Base atk +1; Grp +5; +6 melee (d6+4/18-20, Scimitar) or +5 melee (d6+4/x3, short spear) or +2 ranged (d6+4/x3, short spear); SQ none; AL LN; SC Fort +6, Ref +1, Will -1; Str 18, Dex 12, Con 18, Int 8, Wis 8, Cha 8.

Skills and Feats: Ride + 8; Toughness, Armor Focus (heavy).

Possessions: Masterwork scimitar, short spear (5) masterwork banded armor, heavy metal shield, fine uniform, waterskin, bit and bridle, military saddle, light war horse, masterwork banded barding. Cost 1,988 gp. Weight 358 lb. Rider encumbrance 87 lb.


 * Warhorse, Light*; Large Animal; CR 1; Hit Dice 3d8+9 (22 hp); Initiative +1; Speed 40 ft.; Armor Class 21, touch 10, flat-footed 20; Base atk +2; grp +9; Atk +4 melee (1d4+3, hoof); Full atk 2 hooves +4 melee (1d4+3) and bite 1 melee (1d3+1); Space/Reach 10 ft./5 ft.; Special Attacks ; Special Qualities Low-light vision, scent; Saves Fort +6, Ref +4, Will +2; Abilities Str 18, Dex 12, Con 17, Int 2, Wis 13, Cha 6.

Skills and Feats: Listen +4, Spot +4; Endurance, Run

These animals are similar to light horses but are trained and bred for strength and aggression. They usually are not ready for warfare before age three. A light warhorse can fight while carrying a rider, but the rider cannot also attack unless he or she succeeds on a Ride check.

Carrying Capacity A light load for a light warhorse is up to 230 pounds; a medium load, 231460 pounds; and a heavy load, 461690 pounds. A light warhorse can drag 3,450 pounds.