Peerless Charge

A full charge of riders on the battlefield is certainly an impressive sight.

Celtic Druids and the Tuatha de Dannan

By Dominique Crouzet

Evocation [Fire]

Level: Druid 8, (Equines 8)
Components: V, S, M, F/DF
Casting Time: 1 minute
Range: Medium (100 ft. + 10 ft./level)
Effect: 10 horses / level
Duration: 1 minute per level
Saving Throw: None
Spell Resistance: Yes (harmless)

It is less however, when the horses are dispatched by volleys of arrows and lances set to receive the charge. This spell gives the mounts of a charge a mean of protection until they actually enter in the melee. It may also be used in numerous occasions such as leading a mass of mounted warriors into a fast flowing stream while enemies fire arrows from above, or jumping over a dangerous chasm.

10 horses/caster level are immune to extra damage from weapons that are set to receive a charge. During their charge, all horses receive DR 4 against ranged attacks. In addition, all Jump, Ride, and Handle Animal checks made during the charge gain a +4 circumstance bonus. Otherwise, the casting time is a full minute as the caster must give a rousing speech and then lead the charge!