heavers

Heaver is a word that designates several species of Aetids that have been domesticated to serve as heavy lifters. They are draught animals as well as a food source. The most common is the Heerus (Aetidias domesticus), coming from the great plains. It is a heavy beast that helps in the fields, in merchant transportation, or that is raised for its meat and eggs. In the south, Noomas (Aetidias deserticus) are smaller and used as personal mounts, and are very resilient for long travels in dry countries. However they do not like the climate in Boomal's coldest regions.

Price

A young heerus can be bought for a dozen of shields in rural markets.

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around 120$

Noomas are a bit more expensive.

Height

2-2.5m (Heerus)

Weight

4-6 barrels (Heerus)

Speed

About one ride per hour. In fact, the ride was made to describe hourly distances covered by a heaver

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One ride is equal to 20 km. see the Field guide for practical measurements vol. I

Cargo & Passenger Capacity

A hooma can bear several persons on his back, and up to one barrel of material. It can pull a cart of a few barrels.