Cattle

A domesticated herbivore where females weigh about 700 kg and male bulls 1,000 kg. Cattle usually live no longer than 15 years but can occasionally become as old as 25 years. They are found in both the Southlands and Northlands and are used as farm animals. Herd sizes differ depending on the wealth of the animals’ owner but are usually between 5 and 100 individuals.

Cattle will adopt a circle formation if they think they have a fighting chance, placing their calves in the center. An impenetrable wall of horns will then face any attacker.

Gothian cattle
The most common cattle breed in the Northlands, the Gothian cattle is strong and hardy, although a bit stubborn. The most common versions are the Cava cattle and the Dur cattle. It is usually brown or black and sometimes patched with white spots.

Southland cattle
The Southland or Jaga cattle are native to the province of Pantoria but now exists all across the Southlands. The animals are white or brown and carry large horns.

Steppe cattle
The Steppe cattle are smaller but more agile than Gothian cattle and are usually black or dark brown in color. Breeds of this type are primarily found western in Damasa or on the Teghir steppes in the half-wild herds kept by the Teghir nomads.

Wild cattle
Wild cattle are likely the common ancestor for most other cattle breeds. It can be found in forests and half-open plains all over the world.

Yak
The yak is a long-haired race of cattle native to the Umo Mountains and the largest cattle breed. Several wild herds exist although most are domesticated, being the primary source of livestock for the dwarves. A slightly smaller breed is known as the Bolvin cattle, kept by the dwarves of Danea.

Commerce
Cattle skin is used to produce leather.