Horses - Aganippe Steed (Ἀγανίππη , Aganippe)

Overview

The Aganippe is a unique breed of horse that starts as a Bay with Black Points (as is rumored to have existed in the original forefather of the breed) but as the animal ages and the owner gains in level - it changes in color, and temperament, eventually becoming the equivalent of a Good Nightmare. The Aganippe can only be ridden by a Cleric, Druid, Ranger(Grand Lodge Boon Bestowed) Cavalier, or Paladin of Demeter.

AD&D Rule Linkages

Horse - under the Monstrous Compendium Volume 1 2nd AD&D DMG: - Page 36 - Using High Spirited Measures as standard for this Breed.

Attributes - Pure Bred Aganippe

AC 7
Alignment Neutral
HD dependent on owner's level.

Owner Level	Horse HD	Notes
4	4 + 4	Appears as a Konik Steed Initially
5 - 6	5 + 5	A Paladin will find the mount gone and must quest to regain it.
7 - 8	add 1d4 hp.	Changes color to a full black steed

DA: 1-8/1-8
THACO: 17
Size Large
Movement: 21
Encumbrance: 300/480/630

At level 9, the owner will find the horse fully transformed into a Nightmare steed with a Neutral Good Temperament.

Initial Aganippe Form as a Konik (Levels 4 -6)