Furhan Goat

Petrabos

The petrabos is a large, hooved mammal well adapted to the frigid conditions of the Northern Mountains. Scholars, scientists, and historians call it petrabos, but it is more commonly known as the Furhan goat.
Despite being named for the Furhan mountain range, it can be found throughout the Northern Mountains of both Rhovan and Necros.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Hooves
Their cloven hooves are well-adapted to navigating steep, rocky terrain. With flexible pads on each toe, the Furhan goat is able to grip onto precarious surfaces.

Coat
Long, thick, white fur provides warmth and camouflage in snowy conditions. Furhan goats have no other markings. Both male and females grow beards.

Horns
Both males and females grow short, black horns that curve backwards. These horns are not shed, but rather continue to grow throughout the Furhan goat's life.

Ecology and Habitats

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Furhan goats can only be found in the Northern Mountains of Necros and Rhovan.
The Furhan goat prefers to remain above the treeline, and are well-adapted to the cold, rocky environs there, even in winter.

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They are able to scale steep cliffsides and leap great distances. These not only help the creatures find scarce food sources, but also allow them to escape their primary predator, the Alpine Cat.

Geography

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Major geography of Wennovi

Dietary Needs and Habits

Furhan goats are herbivores that forage for grasses, bushes, berries, lichen, and other small plantlife that survives the rugged terrain of the mountains. While they prefer to remain above the treeline, particularly harsh winters will send them farther down the mountain in search for vegetation.
Too heavy snowfall or too harsh of winter conditions can lead to starvation.

Biological Cycle

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Furhan goats mate in late fall to early winter, and give birth in late spring to early summer. Typically, they birth one kid at a time. Twins are rare.
Kids nurse for about a month, but remain with their mothers for up to a year or until the mother births another kid.

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Alternate Name

Northern Mountain Goat
Petrabos (ancient)

Lifespan

12 years

Conservation Status

Not Threatened (NT)

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Long, white fur
Curved, black horns (both sexes)

Geographic Distribution

Northern Mountains
Furhan Mountains range

Countries

Necros
Rhovan

Social Structure

Small herds of mostly nannies
Lone billies or tiny groups of billies

Primary Threats

• Human hunting
• Harsh winter conditions
• Other predation

The Alpine Cat is their primary natural predator. Some believe Furhan goat comprises the majority of the alpine cat's diet.

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Uses & Products

Furhan goats are hunted for their meat, wool, and skins. Furhan goat wool is extremely warm and marketable to the colder regions of Necros and Rhovan.
The horns are used for carving trinkets, beads, and other jewelry.

"Not goat meat again."
"Stop whining and eat."

— Conversation between Lapirusian mother and child