Boghaid

Boghaid are rugged and sturdy folk, adapted to the colder climes in which they live. They are covered in thick curly hair, growing longer and thicker on the top of the head, shoulders, back, and chest. Hair color ranges from black and dark brown to russet and fawn. Their large horns sweep out to the sides from the head before curling forward.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Tall and barrel-chested, as well as hooves that resemble those of a mountain goat designed for balance when climbing

Biological Traits

They are Taller than their Bhain Kwai kin as well as weighing on average a fair bit more. However, this minotaur often lived shorter lives on average due to the harshness of their lives and the places they call home.

Ecology and Habitats

These minotaurs prefer the highlands, living in hilly areas and mountain valleys, preferring temperate climates. However, but some clans have moved even further north into subarctic areas.

Behaviour

Strong and aggressive these Minotaur where known by their ferocity in battle and would not let an insult go unanswered.

Additional Information

Social Structure

Boghaid Clans are often ruled by a chieftan which is often passed down from a chieftain to whatever child that chief deems worthy, not caring about who was born first or what gender they may be.

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Populations could be found within and Around the Glacialspine peaks as well as within Eastern Frostreach small populations have also been observed within The Tulvanian Steppe,

Civilization and Culture

Major Language Groups and Dialects

Boghaid speak Taurok like other minotaurs, though thye often speak the language of whatever culture they are close too

Culture and Cultural Heritage

The Boghaid Culture is one of oral tradition Their history and culture are primarily preserved in story and song, passed from one generation to the next during festivals and gatherings. Elders sing and tell tales to the younger boghaid, who learn the tales over time before passing them on to the next generation. The Boghaid value Martial skill with many of their stories and legends being of great warriors.

Common Customs, Traditions and Rituals

Upon a Boghaid coming of age; they must leave their village or settlement and slay a great foe or beast; upon completing this task they are fully accepted and welcomed into the settlement or village and granted full rights.

Common Taboos

Cowardice especially when it comes to skill of arms or feats of strength is frowned upon within Boghaid society.

History

Boghaid where the Original Minotaurs before the great sundering, At least that is what their ancient stones say evolving on the northern fringes of the Ancient supercontinet of Shoula.

Interspecies Relations and Assumptions

Boghaid Minotaurs have a favorable for the most part relationship with many of the races as a whole.

Genetic Ancestor(s)

• Minotaur

Lifespan

100 years

Average Height

6'10-7'6 feet

Average Weight

210-270 ibs

Average Physique

Taller and Bulkier on average, Their large horns sweep out to the sides from the head before curling forward.

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

color ranges from black and dark brown to russet and fawn.