Viewed by outsiders as savages or barbaric, the Minotaur are misunderstood people. They are fierce nomadic survivalists that travel in family groups through the mountainous regions of Xadune. They are an incredibly strong people, both physically and as a culture. Often stubborn and independent, many find it better to simply avoid dealing with Minotaur in general.
Minotaur have been described as large crosses between bovine and humans. They have large bovine horns and ears, and a similarly styled snout and tail. They are covered in short hurt. These people also have hooves, rather than feet. Incredibly tall, these people stand between 5’11 and 7’ on average.
It should go without saying the Minotaur are strong people, but when outside their homelands they often forget how much so. Some have a strong fortitude against diseases and others toxins. Additionally, many cannot be put to sleep by outside means, and others cannot be charmed. However, it can be easy to confuse a Minotaur and they are hurt dramatically from attacks of the mind.
Average Life Span: ~40
Average Number of Offspring: 1
Maximum Number of Offspring: 2
The Minotaur safely guard their mountainous home. Minotaur were one of the few races to stay strong during Fallen Star; they used to dwell on the coast and for hundreds of years ruled the seas around Pha. After the event occurred, however, those that survived moved north to the mountain range and resettled, making their new home an empire over the next 100 years or so. That empire became known as Kaz’letai. Kaziga’thai de Aurluig was the one to step up and move the people north, and it was in his name the nation was named.
There are seven clans and tribes that make up Kaz’letai, each having their own Clan Chief. Each clan has a region of land in Kaz’letai that they have made their home. The clans still intermingle and trade goods between each other.
This author hs only had the opportunity to come into contact with three fo the Minotaur clans, and as such this book can only describe the ones I have researched.
Truziadak – Yak Men- These Minotaur have been the protectors of the high elevation passes through the Nigean Mountains. Due to their seclusion, these minotaurs have become the most prejudiced of all the other races. These minotaur have zero tact and tolerance for anyone or any other race but their own. They refuse to work with anyone but minotaur and even go as far as openly admitting the weaknesses of others, often challenging them to duels in which the winner is to be cast away in some fashion.
Sheeshahman- Four Horned Antelopes- These minotaurs have become the merchants and chief artisans of the race. They have many dealings with the outside world and are more commonly seen among the rest of the world. The Sheeshahman are the only race of minotaurs that have learned to read and write other languages. However, the Sheeshahman cannot comprehend magic of any sorts, whether arcane or divine in nature. They intermingle, trade, and socialize with all other races with no prejudice- unlike most of the other minotaur.
Blakar-dar- Water Buffalo- These massive minotaurs stick to the lower elevations to be closer to the rivers, lakes, and other water sources. They protect the mountain empire from invasion, and have stood like a wall to all opposition. These minotaurs are about as stubborn, but are a little less prideful and stuck in their ways. However, these people still have difficulty with the written word in terms of mundane languages or arcane; and they cannot seem to comprehend the arcane or the new study of tinkering and as such avoid it. They are a stubborn people.