Aura moderate conjuration; CL 9th
Slot back; Price 96,000 gp; Weight 2 lbs.

DESCRIPTION

This ornate gray saddle is almost weightless when compared to non-magical counterparts. It grants both mount and rider the scent ability, a +5 competency bonus to Survival checks and negates the -5 penalty while moving at normal speed while tracking. It reduces the -20 penalty for twice movement speed to -10. The rider also need not dismount to continue Survival checks while tracking. Additionally, the saddle itself acts as a mage's faithful hound, guarding mount, rider or both as long as one of them remains within 60 feet of the saddle. The saddle also bites intruders as the spell. Effects augmenting tracking don't stack with those of similar magic items, spell-like abilities or spells.

CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

Craft Wondrous Item, mage's faithful hound; Cost 48,000 gp.