Minotaurs
A hulking, hooved figure, topped with large, front-facing horns. Their skin shines like copper, bronze, brass, and even gold---as if they were cast in a mold by the god who granted them this form.
It is said that the Peoples of Hunaren were a thriving folk, dedicated to Ixen and Edar. They dug deep in the rich mines and forged great works of craftsmanship.
Then, one day, a vision came upon the island. During a great celebration in honor of Ixen, a towering figure appeared from the flames of the bonfire. It spoke to the Peoples in the name of Ixen, and offered them a reward for their hard work and dedicated worship. Minos, Lord of the Forge, beckoned the Peoples to step into the flame and be reforged in his image. The bravest among them stepped into the flame and emerged with bodies made of metal. They had become the children of Minos.
And as the bravest stepped out from the bonfire, they saw the truth. The volcano at the center of their island had erupted and destroyed their cities. Only the children of Minos remained.
Basic Information
Anatomy
Similar to the scales of a dragonborn, the skin of a minotaur is made from a fine metallic structure that resembles the colors of other metals like iron, silver, gold, and copper.
Civilization and Culture
Common Customs, Traditions and Rituals
In reverence to Minos, Lord of the Forge, once a Minotaur comes of age, they are expected to receive a large nose-ring as a piercing. The ring is crafted by the head of the individual's family or their mentor.
Refusing the ring is considered a great disgrace upon the individual and their name, risking banishment. Removing one's ring is worthy of execution on sight.
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