Horseshoe
Horseshoes shield equine hooves from wear and hazards on the ground. While most commonly made of iron, they can be made of other more exotic metals, such as mithral[1] or adamantine.[2] A specialized blacksmith who equips horseshoes is known as a farrier, and works on horses and centaurs alike.[3][4]
As magic items
Horseshoes can be enchanted with magical effects ranging from speed to levitation, to aiding in stampeding and hoof strikes in combat, or even to increase a horse's size, turn it into mist, or transform it into an infernal-looking beast.[5] Clandestine horseshoes help the shod creature and its rider hide or even turn invisible.[6]
As a game
"Horseshoes" can also refer to a game where players attempt to have a stake planted in the ground catch an iron horseshoe thrown at it from a distance.[7]
References
- ↑ Benjamin Bruck, John Compton, Crystal Frasier, et al. (2017). Adventurer's Guide, p. 14. Paizo Inc. ISBN 978-1-60125-938-7
- ↑ Jason Bulmahn et al. (2012). Ultimate Equipment, p. 231. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-390-3
- ↑ James L. Sutter. (2010). City of Strangers, p. 29. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-248-7
- ↑ Farrier, Wikipedia.
- ↑ Jason Bulmahn et al. (2012). Ultimate Equipment, p. 231–232. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-390-3
- ↑ Judy Bauer et al. (2017). Legacy of the First World, p. 27. Paizo Inc. ISBN 978-1-60125-941-7
- ↑ Jason Bulmahn et al. (2012). Ultimate Equipment, p. 92. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-390-3