Minotaur
The minotaurs of Portum 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.
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 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, tufted tails, but minotaurs of the Ordruun clan (and some others) have their tails docked as part of a coming-of-age ceremony; they find the heavy armor of the Boros legion much more comfortable without a long tail in the way.
Growth Rate & Stages
Minotaurs enter adulthood at around the age of 17
Additional Information
Social Structure
Minotaur legends describe a small pantheon of heroes—perhaps they were once thought of as gods—who established the minotaurs’ place in the world. Every minotaur in Portum claims descent from one of these heroes. The Ordruun line is the most prominent, with thousands of members descended from an ancient hero who is said to have taught minotaurs the arts of war. Other important family lines include the Kharran line (primarily associated with the Gruul Scab clan), the Drendaa line (found scattered among the Gruul Clans), and the Tazgral line (divided between the Boros and the Gruul, with a significant number in the Rakdos as well). 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.
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, Brozhdar, 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
Interspecies Relations and Assumptions
Proud, stout-hearted and capable, the minotaur are a race of bestial humanoids originally native to the rugged mountains of ancient Ravnica. They have since adapted well to the towers and urban chasms of the city, and can be found across the plane. They are chiefly recognized for their physical strength and combat prowess that seems to come naturally, yet many minotaur are likewise capable of performing outside the realm of melee, and make for surprisingly efficient mages, scholars, and artisans.
Minotaur are proud people and hold long grudges against those that wrong them, however any race that proves themselves capable and strong are respected by Minotaur. Minotaur typically do not hold racial grudges against the smaller humanoids, however an ancient feud between Minotaur and Lizardfolk continues to burn in the hearts of Minotaur everywhere.
Lifespan
150 years
Average Height
Male: 7'5"
Female: 7'1"
Average Weight
Male: 350lbs
Female: 300lbs
Average Physique
Minotaurs are humanoid bull creatures that tower over humans, they stand on two hooves and have bovine snouts and horns. Some minotaurs have a more goat- or antelope-like appearance.
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