Mounted Fort

Mounted forts are elaborate structures that are carried upon the backs of sizeable beasts, providing a military platform that gives an unparalleled vantage point on the battlefield. Ranged attackers - such as crossbowmen - may take advantage of mounted forts to keep out of reach of melee attackers, relying upon their beast's natural durability and savagery to keep them protected.

Howdah

Howdah
Huge vehicle
HP: 150	Space: 3 squares by 3 squares		Cost: 1,800 gp
AC: 3	Fort: 15	Reflex: 3
Speed: creature's speed -2
Creature-Carried
A howdah is carried on the back of one Huge creature.
Driver
A howdah's driver must hold the reins in at lead one hand or else the howdah goes out of control.
Load
Nine medium creatures, 300 pounds of gear.
Out of Control
An out-of-control howdah comes to a stop at the beginning of its turn. At the DM's discretion, the howdah might continue in a random direction if the creature that carries it is panicked or attacked.
Cover
An uncovered howdah provides cover to its crew. A covered howdah provides superior cover to its crew.
Wood and Canvas
A howdah has Vulnerable 15 fire, and burns when hit by an attack with the fire keyword. While the howdah burns, its crew and the creature carrying it take ongoing 5 fire damage. The howdah's crew can extinguish the flames with two standard actions, unless the howdah is bloodied.

Mobile Stronghold

Mobile Stronghold
Gargantuan vehicle
HP: 600	Space: 4 squares by 4 squares		Cost: 1,800 gp
AC: 2	Fort: 20	Reflex: 2
Speed: creature's speed -4
Creature-Carried
A mobile stronghold is carried on the back of one Gargantuan creature.
Driver
A mobile stronghold's driver must hold the reins in at lead one hand or else the mobile stronghold goes out of control.
Load
Twenty medium creatures, 1200 pounds of cargo.
Out of Control
An out-of-control mobile stronghold comes to a stop at the beginning of its turn. At the DM's discretion, the mobile stronghold might continue in a random direction if the creature that carries it is panicked or attacked.
Decks
The mobile stronghold has two decks: the open upper deck, and a lower deck. The upper deck provides cover. The lower deck provides superior cover.
Wood and Canvas
A mobile stronghold has Vulnerable 15 fire, and burns when hit by an attack with the fire keyword. While the mobile stronghold burns, its crew and the creature carrying it take ongoing 10 fire damage. The mobile stronghold's crew can extinguish the flames with two standard actions, unless the mobile stronghold is bloodied.