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.[1][2][3]
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.[1][2][3]
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.[1][2][3]
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.[4]
Components[]
The spell required a small piece of wood, two holly berries, and a flame at least as big as a torch.[1][2][3]
History[]
Powerful Netherese druids were known to use chariot of Sustarre.[5]
The Lathanderian artifact known as the Tome of the Morning contained a copy of this spell.[6]
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.[7]
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.[8]
In the Year of the Sword, 1365 DR, the Helmite Exalted Inquisitor Parell Hyath transported the wizard Keane from Baldur's Gate to the Moonshae Isles in a chariot of Sustarre.[9][10]
The enigmatic Lady Shadowmoon Crystalembers of the Chondalwood was known to use chariot of Sustarre.[11]
Appendix[]
Background[]
This spell was named after the game designer Dennis Sustare.
Appearances[]
- Novels
- The Halfling's Gem • The Druid Queen • The Two Swords • The Orc King
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 David "Zeb" Cook (August 1989). Player's Handbook (2nd edition). (TSR, Inc.), p. 231. ISBN 0-88038-716-5.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 David "Zeb" Cook (April 1995). Player's Handbook 2nd edition (revised). (TSR, Inc.), p. 294. ISBN 0-7869-0329-5.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Gary Gygax (1978). Players Handbook 1st edition. (TSR, Inc.), p. 63. ISBN 0-9356-9601-6.
- ↑ Monte Cook (1996). The Planewalker's Handbook. Edited by Michele Carter. (TSR), p. 110. ISBN 978-0786904600.
- ↑ slade, Jim Butler (October 1996). “The Winds of Netheril”. In Jim Butler ed. Netheril: Empire of Magic (TSR, Inc.), p. 126. ISBN 0-7869-0437-2.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood and Doug Stewart (1997). Prayers from the Faithful. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 98. ISBN 0-7869-0682-0.
- ↑ R.A. Salvatore (November 2005). The Halfling's Gem. (Wizards of the Coast). ISBN 0-7869-3825-0.
- ↑ Troy Denning (1990). Storm Riders. (TSR, Inc), p. 40. ISBN 0-88038-834-X.
- ↑ Brian R. James (December 2007). “Grand History of the Realms: The Moonshaes”. Dragon #362 (Wizards of the Coast). Archived from the original on 2009-06-01.
- ↑ Douglas Niles (March 1993). The Druid Queen. (TSR, Inc.). ISBN 1-5607-6568-2.
- ↑ Jim Butler (1996). The Vilhon Reach (Dungeon Master's Guide). (TSR, Inc), p. 30. ISBN 0-7869-0400-3.