So in another thread we were suggesting that someone planning a melee druid consider dipping into Cavalier as he was already looking at a horse animal companion and was considering taking a weapon proficiency as a feat.
But this got me to wondering which specific rules apply to that character's companion.
1) Upon taking Druid levels does the mount/animal companion gain back the Share Spells animal companion ability? (Cavalier's mounts don't get it)
2) if the animal companion dies and needs to be replaced (or is released) which rules cover that replacement? The Druid's 24hr rules? (with no penalties) or the Cavalier's rules (1 week mourning period and doesn't gain the link, evasion, devotion, or improved evasion special abilities until the next time the cavalier gains a level.).
I assume that the "gains a level" clause is limited gaining a level as a Cavalier? )
