Stonelord, Riding a Large Earth Elemental

[Radolis]

Currently I'm level 9. My plan is to at level 11 to move around in Defensive Stance by having my Large Earth Elemental come up underneath me. I have no clue mechanically how this would work but I've heard of a Cavalier that does something similar. I figure that I'm going to need skill points in ride, but does anyone else have more input on this. Thank you for your time.

[Milo v3]

Just make sure your large earth elemental's appearance is something quadrupedal or hexapedal or something, many would impose a penalty to riding a humanoid-shaped creature.

[fretgod99]

Stalwart Defender wrote:

While in a defensive stance, a stalwart defender cannot willingly move from his current position through any means (including normal movement, riding a mount, teleportation, or willingly allowing allies to carry him).

If you let your Elemental ferry you around, you'll lose your Defensive Stance.

EDIT: For completeness's sake

Stonelord wrote:

a stonelord gains the defensive stance ability, as a stalwart defender