Aurochs
| Aurochs | |
|---|---|
| |
| (Creature) | |
| Type | Animal |
| CR | 2 (common aurochs) 4 (Storval aurochs) |
| Environment | Temperate plains |
| Alignment | |
| Images of aurochs | |
Source: Pathfinder RPG Bestiary, pg(s). 174 | |
Aurochs are large migrating herd mammals, standing over 7 feet tall at the shoulder, which are closely related to domesticated cattle.[1] They resemble large, razor-horned bison.[2]
Ecology
Aurochs travel in herds,[1] following the grass that quickly crops up in these volatile climates.[3] They travel in this way to protect each other, adult males forming a ring around those less able to defend themselves when threats arise.[1] Aurochs are most often used by people as a source of meat, wool, and leather.[4]
On Golarion
There are various breeds, ranging from those found in the Realm of the Mammoth Lords to Belkzen's southern floodplains.[5][6][4] Large herds of aurochs are also found on the Nesmian Plains of southern Nirmathas.[7] An especially large and aggressive breed, the Storval aurochs, wanders through the Storval Plateau and the Cinderlands of Varisia.[8][2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Jason Bulmahn. (2009). Bestiary (First Edition), p. 174. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-183-1
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Michael Kortes. (2008). The Burn Run (Pathfinder's Journal). Edge of Anarchy, p. 70. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-088-9
- ↑ James Jacobs. (November 29, 2008). So, uhh, what the heck do the scrub rats and aurochs eat?, Paizo Messageboards.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Amber Scott. (2008). Thin Air (Pathfinder's Journal). Escape from Old Korvosa, p. 74. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-092-6
- ↑ James Jacobs et al. (2011). The Inner Sea World Guide, p. 48. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-269-2
- ↑ James Jacobs et al. (2011). The Inner Sea World Guide, p. 106. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-269-2
- ↑ Crystal Frasier. (2017). The Nesmian Plains. Trail of the Hunted, p. 65. Paizo Inc. ISBN 978-1-60125-926-4
- ↑ James Jacobs et al. (2011). The Inner Sea World Guide, p. 255. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-269-2
External links
- Aurochs (extinct real-world animal) on Wikipedia