Minotaur

The minotaurs of Ravnica are strong in body, dedication, and courage. They are at home on the battlefield, willing to fight for their various causes. They combine a burning fury in battle with keen tactics that make them excellent commanders as well as valuable shock troops.

Strength and Zeal

Minotaurs are zealous and love battle. They are found among the Gruul Clans, but the minotaurs of the Ordruun family line, long associated with the Boros Legion, are much better known and respected. Boros minotaurs choose the precision of the legion over the fury of the pack. Minotaurs can be found in many guilds, but they are always partial to the ones that respect nature and/or a cause they are very passionate about.

Minotaurs tend to vent their outrage through violence, but they aren't generally quick to anger. They are passionate, loving their friends and partners fiercely, and they laugh loud and long at good jokes. A common misconception about this race is that they are grumpy and angry, but this couldn't be further from the truth; mild mannered minotaurs exist all over Ravnica even as merchants or chefs.

Family and Guild

Minotaur legends describe a small pantheon of heroes - perhaps they were once even thought of as gods - who established the minotaurs' place in the world. Every minotaur on Ravnica claims descent from one of these heroes.

The Ordruun line is probably the most prominent, with thousands of members descended from an ancient hero who is said to have taught the minotaurs the arts of war. Other important family lines include the Kharran line who are primarily associated with the Gruul Scab Clan, the Drendaa line that are found scattered among the various other Gruul Clans, and the Tazgral line who are split between the Clans and the Legion with a large portion even existing in the Cult of Rakdos.

Since each family line has so many members. minotaurs don't usually find it helpful to connect the name of the line to their personal names; even though Commander Grozdan of the Boros Legion's Kamen Fortress is a prominent member of the Ordruun line, he would never call himself Grozdan Ordruun the way a human would.

Basic Information

Biological Traits

Minotaurs are barrel-chested humanoids with heads resembling those of bulls. Their horns range in size from about 1 foot long to great, curling weapons easily three times that length. They often ornament their horns with metal rings or sheathe them in metal to protect them from damage.

Manes of shaggy fur extend down the minotaurs' necks and powerful backs, and males have long tufts of hair on their chins and cheeks. Their legs end in heavy, cloven hooves. Minotaurs are born with long toted tails, but certain family lineages (such as the Ordruun family) of minotaur have their tails docked as part of a coming of age ceremony; finding that heavy armor fits better without a long tail in the way.

Civilization and Culture

Naming Traditions

The legends that recount the deeds of ancient minotaur heroes are full of other names as well: those of the retainers, allies, lovers, servants, enemies, and others who played roles, however small, in the lives of the heroes. Almost every minotaur name is drawn from that long list of minor characters of legend, so that those folk are never forgotten.

Male Names: Alovnek, Brogmir, Brohzdar, Dornik, Drakmir, Drazhan, Grozdan, Kalazmir, Klattic, Melislek, Nirikov, Prezhlek, Radolak Rugilar, Sarovnek, Svarakov, Trovik, Vraslak, Yarvem
Female Names: Akra, Bolsa, Cica, Dakka, Drakisla, Eleska, Enka, Irnaya, Jaska, Kalka, Makla, Noraka, Pesha, Raisha, Sokali, Takyat, Vrokya, Veska, Yelka, Zarka, Zoka

Lifespan

70 - 80 years

Average Height

6 - 8 feet

Average Weight

250 to 400 lbs