Some Horse Centaurs might not categorize the Bull Centaurs as an intelligent race, but they would never say this within earshot of a Bull Centaur. Bull Centaurs are stubborn by nature. While they are usually level-headed, a Bull Centaur once angered will make foolish and aggressive decisions. This trait does not grant them much favor among their thoughtful Horse Centaur kin.
Due to their imposing presence and brash nature, many smaller races feel uncomfortable around Bull Centaurs and try to prevent getting in their way. Regardless of others' fears, Bull Centaurs are honorable and loyal protectors to a fault.
Basic Information
Bull Centaurs have the lower body of a cow or bull (depending on gender) and the upper body of a human. Bull Centaurs are often able to grow horns out of the sides of their heads; these horns are more pronounced in males.
Bull Centaurs feel most at home in low-grass plains settings, although they can be found throughout all climates of Thoroth.
Ironically, when juxtaposed with their red-blooded enraged state, Bull Centaurs are herbivores, surviving entirely on plant matter to sustain them. Some even enjoy grazing whilst lying down in pastures.
Additional Information
Bull Centaurs often have strong jaws, flattened noses, and horns growing from the sides of their head.
Regardless of what Horse Centaurs might say, Bull Centaurs are no less intelligent than the average human. However, they do tend to lack the foresight or self control to fully realize the consequences of their actions ahead of time.
Due to their stubborn nature, Bull Centaurs will often overlook information, causing them to not be the most perceptive individuals.
Civilization and Culture
Bull Centaurs generally tend to name their offspring utilizing strong, monosyllabic names that convey power. If not monosyllabic, it is rare for a Bull Centaur to have more than two syllables in their first or last name.
Males will regularly have longer hair tied back behind their horns and well-groomed facial hair. Females will often keep their hair short to show off their neck and allow their smaller horns to show through. Both genders regularly will have ear or facial piercings, a practice found highly attractive in Bull Centaur culture.
Bull Centaurs have a mating season every year, during which hormone levels are increased in both genders; causing their volatile nature to become even less predictable. During this time, male Bull Centaurs will challenge one another over the "rights" to mate with a particular female. The males involved in one such contest will run full speed at the other, butting heads until one of the two falls (usually unconscious).
Bull Centaur often choose a manner of dress that will still leave them the opportunity to show off their physique. Albeit rare, Bull Centaur are also among the only breed of Centaur that will wear Chain or even Plate armors.
Bull Centaurs are not liked by their Horse Centaur kin and are commonly feared by other smaller races. Even so, Bull Centaurs do not have any unusual prejudices.
RPG Datasheet
AG -2;
CO +4;
ME 0;
RE -2;
SD -2;
EM -2;
IN 0;
PR +4;
QU -2;
ST +6
Channeling -5;
Essence -5;
Mentalism -5;
Poison +15;
Disease +20
Body Development 0.9.6.5.3;
Arcane PP 0.5.4.3.2;
Channeling PP 0.5.4.3.2;
Essence PP 0.5.4.3.2;
Mentalism PP 0.6.5.4.3
Soul Departure 10 Rounds;
Recovery Mult. 1x
Languages 8;
Background Options 6
Special Abilities: Natural Attack - Bull Centaurs have horns that they may use instead of melee weapons. They may make unarmed attacks as Medium Horn attacks. Additionally, if approaching an enemy at Sprinting or faster speeds, they may make a single unarmed attack as a Medium Ram attack. Both attack types must be developed separately.
Languages: Starting Languages - Centaur-speech (S8/W6). Allowed Adolescent Development - Centaur-speech (S10/W10), Common-speech (S6/W6), and Plains-speech (S6/W6).
Everyman Skills: Foraging, Tracking, Sprinting, Frenzy
Restricted Skills: All Athletics, Gymnastics skills
Bull-headed: All Bull Centaur have the Bad Temper mental flaw.
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