This normal-looking coach and team of four horses is driven by a man dressed entirely in black. Scarves obscure the man’s face, and his skin is completely covered in fabric; every inch of his body hidden by black boots, gloves, scarves, and robes.
The man and the coach are, in fact, a planar being of unimaginable power that can never be destroyed, harmed, or forced from its course. It is said that The Unwanted Coach was created before time, back when a different reality existed. Those knowledgeable of such history sometimes reveal that The Unwanted Coach is both the creator and destroyer of that previous existence. How much is true – and what the man, coach, and team really are – is unknown. Attempts to speak with the man or interact with The Unwanted Coach in any way other than to accept a ride, lead to The Unwanted Coach taking flight and vanishing. If so rebuked, it unleashes a concussive burst of magical energy when it vanishes. This inflicts 2d6 points of damage to everything within 40 feet of its location. No save is allowed; nothing protects against this damage. Additionally, all those injured by this effect permanently lose 1 point of Constitution.
The Unwanted Coach arrives at random, seeking out those who may be stranded on a plane or demiplane. The man holds out his hand, and those it has selected “hear” a mental request for payment when it comes. If they agree to pay the price – always the most powerful and expensive magic item the group possesses – the coach door opens to reveal a large area. Up to 20 medium-size humanoids can ride within the coach. The coach door remains open for five minutes, after which point The Unwanted Coach takes flight and, seconds later, lands at its passengers’ chosen destination.
A successful check to learn of this gate indicates that the existence of The Unwanted Coach is known. Further, the character knows where best to wait for the coach. The Unwanted Coach will offer a ride to a particular character or group only once a decade.
Refusing the ride, or attacking The Unwanted Coach, will be seen as a permanent refusal of services. The Unwanted Coach will never approach the individual or group again.
