Wondrous Item

Legendary The Bond of Sunlight

Radiant Bond:

The rider and mount share a telepathic connection, allowing them to communicate effortlessly within a range of 1 mile. Additionally, the rider gains advantage on all Wisdom (Animal Handling) checks made to command or calm the mount.

Daybreak Charge:

When the mount moves at least 30 feet straight toward a target and the rider makes a melee weapon attack, the attack deals an additional 2d10 radiant damage.

Celestial Presence:

The mount is surrounded by a faint golden glow, shedding bright light in a 30-foot radius and dim light for an additional 30 feet. Creatures of the rider's choice within the bright light gain advantage on saving throws against being frightened or charmed.

Enhanced Properties (Post-Attunement)

Solar Ascension:

When placed on a mount, the Saddle of the Sun transforms the creature into a celestial being.

Wings of the Sun:

The mount gains wings and a flying speed of 120 feet, and it gains immunity to nonmagical bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage while airborne.

Solar Strike:

Once per turn, when the rider attacks while mounted, the weapon blazes with sunlight, dealing an additional 4d10 radiant damage on a hit.

Eternal Daylight:

While mounted, the rider can cast Daylight at will, requiring no components. The mount's aura of light expands to a 60-foot radius of bright light and 60 feet of dim light.

Special Ability: Zenith’s Glory

Once per long rest, the rider can invoke Zenith’s Glory, summoning the full power of the sun to empower their mount for 1 minute:  

• The mount’s wings become blazing rays of sunlight, increasing its flying speed to 150 feet.

• At the start of each of the rider's turns, all hostile creatures within 30 feet of the mount must make a DC 20 Constitution saving throw or take 6d10 radiant damage and be blinded until the end of their next turn.

• Allies within the mount’s aura gain temporary hit points equal to the rider’s level at the start of their turns.

• The rider and mount are immune to all conditions and damage types except force damage while Zenith’s Glory is active.

When the ability ends, the mount’s aura dims, reducing its radius by half until the end of the next long rest.

The Saddle of the Sun is a radiant artifact crafted by Solaris, god of the Sun, Horses, Day, and Light. Fashioned from golden leather that shimmers like sunlight, the saddle is adorned with intricate sun motifs and inlaid with gemstones that blaze with fiery brilliance. This sacred artifact transforms any mount into a creature of unparalleled strength and grace, often granting it wings and the power to carry its rider across the skies.

The saddle is a gift to those who embody the virtues of leadership, courage, and harmony with their steed. It is not only a tool of transportation but a beacon of light and justice, illuminating even the darkest paths.