Auroch
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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 |
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| 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 |
| Auroch Fire Cow | 18 | 1300 | 95 | 460 | 70 | 1 | Cooking Stamp |
| 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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