Minotaur Species in Valine | World Anvil
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Minotaur

Minotaurs are known for their physical strength, devotion, and bravery. They feel at ease on the battlefield and are eager to fight for their respective causes. They mix a fiery rage in battle with razor-sharp tactics, making them great leaders and useful shock soldiers.   Minotaurs are humanoids with barrel-chested bodies and bull-like heads. Their horns range in length from approximately a foot to enormous, curling weapons that are easily three times that. To protect their horns from harm, they typically wear metal rings on them or wrap them in metal.   Males have large tufts of hair on their chins and cheeks, and their manes of shaggy fur reach down their necks and strong backs. They have hefty cloven hooves at the end of their legs. Minotaurs are born with long, tufted tails, but some get them docked as part of a coming-of-age ritual; they find wearing heavy armor with a long tail in the way far more pleasant.   Minotaurs are ferocious and like fighting. They usually express their wrath through violence, although they aren't easily angered. They are fervent in their love for their friends and lovers, and they laugh heartily at clever jokes.

Civilization and Culture

Naming Traditions

Other names appear in the stories that tell the exploits of ancient minotaur heroes, including those of retainers, friends, lovers, servants, adversaries, and others who played minor parts in the heroes' lives. Almost every name for a minotaur comes from that vast list of minor figures from mythology, ensuring that they 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
Warlock of Kaktar by Rob Taylor
Minotaur Warlock
Lifespan
Once they reach maturity, minotaurs age quickly. A minotaur allowed to die of old age would rarely live beyond 40.
Average Height
Over 6' in height

Minotaur

Ability Score Increase +2 Str, +1 Con
Size Medium
Speed 30 ft.

Minotaur Traits


Horns
Your horns are natural melee weapons, which you can use to make unarmed strikes. If you hit with them, you deal piercing damage equal to 1d6 + your Strength modifier, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike.   Goring Rush
Immediately after you use the Dash action on your turn and move at least 20 feet, you can make one melee attack with your horns as a bonus action.   Hammering Horns
Immediately after you hit a creature with a melee attack as part of the Attack action on your turn, you can use a bonus action to attempt to shove that target with your horns. The target must be no more than one size larger than you and within 5 feet of you. Unless it succeeds on a Strength saving throw against a DC equal to 8 + your proficiency bonus +your Strength modifier, you push it up to 10 feet away from you.   Imposing Presence
You have proficiency in one of the following skills of your choice: Intimidation or Persuasion.
 

Languages. You can read and write Common and Minotaur.



Cover image: World of Valine Tome by Rob Taylor

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