Chariot of Sustarre

Chariot of Sustarre was an evocation spell that tapped into the Elemental Plane of Fire, bringing forth a large, flaming chariot pulled by two flaming horses.

Effects
Upon being cast, the spell's namesake chariot of Sustarre and the pair of steeds pulling it appeared from a cloud of smoke with the sound of a thunderclap. The chariot was large enough to seat 8 human-sized creatures, although in order to not be harmed by the flames that wreathed the vehicle and the horses, any additional passengers had to be "designated" by the caster through physical touch.

The chariot, which was moved by the caster's verbal commands, could either move on the ground at a fairly fast pace or fly at double that speed. It and the horses pulling it were invulnerable to any fire-based attacks from outside, although these could still harm the caster and any other passengers as normal. Certain spells, like dispel magic and holy word, forced the chariot back to the Elemental Plane of Fire, leaving its passengers behind.

As the spell required a connection to the Ethereal plane in order to reach the Elemental Plane of Fire, this spell was impossible to cast on the Astral and Outer Planes.

Components
The spell required a small piece of wood, two holly berries, and a flame at least as big as a torch.

History
Powerful Netherese druids were known to use chariot of Sustarre.

The Lathanderian artifact known as the Tome of the Morning contained a copy of this spell.

Alustriel Silverhand was well known for casting this spell. One time she cast this spell in order to allow Bruenor Battlehammer and Cattie-brie to quickly cover hundreds of miles in order to reach their friends Drizzt Do'Urden and Wulfgar in time to provide them aid against the pirates of the Sea Sprite.

The Padhran artifact Byubo's Lamp of Audacity, which was kept in the Purple Priory of the Rainbow Monastery, could grant adherents of the Padhran faith temporary access to any of a number of spells, including chariot of Sustarre.

In the, the Helmite Exalted Inquisitor Parell Hyath transported the wizard Keane from Baldur's Gate to the Moonshae Isles in a chariot of Sustarre.

The enigmatic Lady Shadowmoon Crystalembers of the Chondalwood was known to use chariot of Sustarre.

Background
This spell was named after the game designer Dennis Sustare.

Appearances

 * Novels
 * The Halfling's Gem &bull; The Druid Queen &bull; The Two Swords &bull; The Orc King