Auroch

See also Category:Auroch.

Bestiary Description

Cattle in Dereth come in two varieties: the common domesticated Cow and the large Auroch. Cows tend to be found near human establishments and are non-aggressive. Aurochs, recognizable by their shaggy coats and long horns, roam the grasslands. They do not attack on sight, but will defend their herd if it is threatened. Tales speak of even deadlier types of Auroch who dwell on the plains north of the Gharu’ndim lands.

"...those animals which are called uri. These are a little below the elephant in size, and of the appearance, color, and shape of a bull. Their strength and speed are extraordinary; they spare neither man nor wild beast which they have espied. These the Viamontians take with much pains in pits and kill them. The young men harden themselves with this exercise, and practice themselves in this sort of hunting, and those who have slain the greatest number of them, having produced the horns in public, to serve as evidence, receive great praise. But not even when taken very young can they be rendered familiar to men and tamed. The size, shape, and appearance of their horns differ much from the horns of our oxen. These they anxiously seek after, and bind at the tips with silver, and use as cups at their most sumptuous entertainments." -- Vau di Cesare

The Auroch is the symbol of the Viamontians and adorns their armor and their banner. The Red Bull of Sanamar is the physical embodiment, but harbors a terrible secret. The great Red Bull of Sanamar is so hearty and red because the horrible thing eats hearts. Specifically, the hearts of tortured, screaming, human-like things called Fiun.

Stats

Name	Lvl	XP	Heath	Stam	Mana	Loot	Trophies
Auroch Bull	9	420	85	330	30	1	Cooking Stamp
Auroch Cow	9	420	80	320	30	1	??
Auroch Fire Bull	18	1250	100	480	70	1	Cooking Stamp Fire Auroch Hide Fire Auroch Horn Fire Auroch Steak
Auroch Fire Cow	18	1300	95	460	70	1	Cooking Stamp Auroch Horn Fire Auroch Hide
Auroch Fire Yearling	9	??	70	300	60	1	??
Auroch Ravager	88	20,000	375	450	265	3	??
Auroch Yearling	4	150	55	290	20	1	??
Master of the Herd	23	2,750	145	510	100	??	Fire Auroch Horn
Red Bull of Sanamar	30	??	150	500	100	??	??

Artwork

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