Auroch (ore-auk)
Aurochs are a wild, undomesticated breed of cattle. They are massive, strong, can reach speeds of 25 miles per hour and have huge and potentially deadly horns. They are found throughout the known world, naturally moving towards high meadows, fields, scrub forests and oak savannas. They keep to small herds during the winter months, but range apart after the spring calving.
They are much prized hunting prey, providing horns averaging 30" long and 8" in diameter, 2,500 lbs of prize meat, beautiful hides, sinew, bone and hooves.
Basic Information
Biological Traits
Bulls are typically 30% larger than cows, but both sexes have huge 30" horns that are deadly when encountered at 25 miles per hour. They have hides that produce a superior, durable leather uniquely suited for armor and saddles.
Additional Information
Social Structure
Known to herd in winter, ranging more solitary in the spring and summer. Cows are very aggressive during the spring when calves are most vulnerable, while bulls are deadly during the mating season (late fall).
Uses, Products & Exploitation
Every part of an auroch is usable: horns, hide, meat, gut, sinew, bone, hooves. It is the size of the beasts that present the biggest problems with harvesting. 3,000 lbs of animal is an intimidating thing to have to face with a bow or spear.
Geographic Origin and Distribution
Sub arctic to sub tropical.
Lifespan
25 years
Average Height
71" (5'11") at the shoulder
Average Weight
Cows average about 1,800 lbs, and bulls average about 2,600 lbs
Average Length
12' nose to tail.
Average Physique
Immensely strong, massive animals with remarkable burst-speed ability.
Body Tint, Colouring and Marking
Black hide coloring varying to reddish-brown, lighter facial tones and near white bellies.
