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| '''[[Natural Abilities]] || [[Incidental Damage|incidental damage]], [[Stampede|stampede]], [[Trampling|trampling]] || [[Charging|charging]], incidental damage, trampling
 
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'''Domestic cattle''' are descendants of [[Cattle (wild)|auroch cattle]], which were first tamed in the southern Caucasus and northern Mesopotamia about 7,500 years ago.  Since that time, bred cattle have spread to every continent, where they thrive in nearly every climate.  Much of the belligerence has been bred from the domestic species, so that they're largely indifferent to humanoids, providing they're not provoked.  Some bulls still have a potential for aggression.
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'''Domestic cattle''' trace their ancestry back to [[Auroch (wild cattle)|auroch cattle]], which were initially domesticated approximately 7,500 years ago in the southern Caucasus and northern Mesopotamia.  Since then, these selectively bred cattle have expanded their presence to every continent, adapting to diverse climates worldwide.  Through selective breeding, much of the natural aggressiveness has been bred out of domestic cattle, making them generally indifferent to humans as long as they are not provoked.  However, many bulls still retain a potential for aggression.
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[[File:Cattle (domestic).jpg|left|350px|thumb]]
 
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== Behaviour ==
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If cornered, cattle will stand and fight, but given the opportunity they prefer to move off at a steady pace until left alone.  [[Herding (sage ability)|Herders]] are able to keep them moving through calling, tapping them along or "driving" them from [[Horseback Riding (sage study)|horseback]].
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Medieval cows were significantly smaller than contemporary beef cattle breeds, typically weighing around 500 pounds.  They had a relatively compact and stout body shape with shorter legs compared to modern cattle.  This body structure allowed them to graze efficiently in the rough and often hilly terrain of medieval Europe.  Further, medieval cows possessed prominent horns, which varied in shape and size, curving or extending outward from the animal's body, increasing the risk of injury to farmers.  
  
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Ordinarily, when kept on a farm, dairy cows are brought in from the pasture for milking in the evenings and let out on the field again after being milked again in the morning. Beef cows may be allowed to remain overnight on pastures that have been fenced in.
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== Cows ==
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On a typical farm, dairy cows are usually brought in from the pasture for milking in the evenings and then returned to the field after their morning milking session. In contrast, beef cows may be allowed to spend the night on fenced-in pastures.  They generally prefer to move along quietly; [[Herding (sage ability)|herders]] employ various methods to keep cattle moving, including vocal calls, gentle tapping or guiding them from [[Horseback Riding (sage study)|horseback]].
  
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They use much of their day to eat and lounge — when driven too hard, they will grow "nervous" and sensitive to loud noises or abrupt movements. On long drives, steps are taken to ensure that cattle remain calm and are allowed periods to relax — as there's a danger that a cattle herd will break into a run, starting a '''stampede'''.
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Cattle spend a significant part of their day grazing and resting. When driven too forcefully or aggressively, they can become "nervous" and easily startled by loud noises or sudden movements. During long cattle drives, precautions are taken to maintain their calm and allow them time to relax.  If cornered, individual cattle stand and fight, but groups of cattle always stampede.
  
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When stampeding, a body of cattle may swing in any direction, even turning back on themselves.  They'll wreck wagons, buildings, trees and anything else in their way.  A character in their path can be easily killed by multiple horns and collective [[Incidental Damage|incidental damage]].  For any character caught in a stampede, allow one horn attack will occur per every 20 cows, while every cow is assessed for causing [[Damage (hit points)|damage]] from their weight.
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'''Stampede.'''  If cattle in a group are threatened, they begin moving rapidly  and uncontrollably in a panicked state, posing a serious risks to both the animals involved and any humans or structures in their path.  As a body, these animals can wreck wagons, small buildings, trees and anything else in their way.  A character in their path would be attacked by 2-5 horns per [[Combat Round|round]], while sustaining an additional 1-10 [[Hit Points|points]] of [[Incidental Damage|incidental damage]] — and if [[Stun Lock|stunned]], would be [[Trampling (attack)|trampled]] for an additional 2-12 [[Damage (hit points)|damage]].
  
 
== Bulls ==
 
== Bulls ==
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Bulls are known for their increased muscularity and aggression compared to cows, making them integral in beef ranching, [[Dairying (sage ability)|dairy farming]] and cultural activities like [[Bullfighting (sage ability)|bullfighting]].  They possess a large, bony head with protective ridges over their eyes, and their horns are thicker and shorter than those of cows, curving outward in a flat arc rather than upward in a lyre-like shape.
  
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Handling bulls requires careful attention, as when they become angered, they tend to lower their heads and charge.  A bull won't stand and fight.  Instead, it prefers to move off to a distance of 9-12 hexes, so it can charge again.
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'''Charging.''' When a bull [[Charging|charges]], it receives a +2 bonus to hit and +1 additional damage with each striking horn.  Creatures in close proximity to the charging bull are susceptible to incidental damage.  Those who become stunned by a bull are forced to the ground by the bull's weight, where they suffer 2-8 additional '''trampling''' damage.
  
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Domestic Bulls are larger than cows and potentially threatening. The bull is prepared to charge if approached, dropping their heads and launching themselves 2–3 hexes (10–15 ft.) to strike with the full weight of their bodies. They will cause 3–13 damage if they hit this way. Any creature that is [[Stun Lock|stunned]] will be knocked down and trampled by the bull for 1–4 additional damage.
 
  
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See also,<br>
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[[Animal Husbandry (technology)]]<br>
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[[Bestiary]]<br>
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[[Oxgoading (sage ability)]]
  
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[[Category: Reviewed]]

Latest revision as of 20:39, 13 November 2023

Cattle
Detail Cow Bull
Species bovine
No. Appearing 20-200 2-5
Behaviour herd
Range rural
Size 5 ft. at shoulder 5½ ft. at shoulder
Weight 1,000 lbs. 1,330 lbs.
Intelligence 1 2
Armour Class 7 6
Hit Dice 3 4+1
Action Points 5 5
Max. Stride 11 14
THAC0 19 18
Hp/Die d4+d6 d12
Attack Forms 2: horns
Damage horn (1-6) horn (1-8)
Natural Abilities incidental damage, stampede, trampling charging, incidental damage, trampling

Domestic cattle trace their ancestry back to auroch cattle, which were initially domesticated approximately 7,500 years ago in the southern Caucasus and northern Mesopotamia. Since then, these selectively bred cattle have expanded their presence to every continent, adapting to diverse climates worldwide. Through selective breeding, much of the natural aggressiveness has been bred out of domestic cattle, making them generally indifferent to humans as long as they are not provoked. However, many bulls still retain a potential for aggression.

Cattle (domestic).jpg

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Medieval cows were significantly smaller than contemporary beef cattle breeds, typically weighing around 500 pounds. They had a relatively compact and stout body shape with shorter legs compared to modern cattle. This body structure allowed them to graze efficiently in the rough and often hilly terrain of medieval Europe. Further, medieval cows possessed prominent horns, which varied in shape and size, curving or extending outward from the animal's body, increasing the risk of injury to farmers.

Cows

On a typical farm, dairy cows are usually brought in from the pasture for milking in the evenings and then returned to the field after their morning milking session. In contrast, beef cows may be allowed to spend the night on fenced-in pastures. They generally prefer to move along quietly; herders employ various methods to keep cattle moving, including vocal calls, gentle tapping or guiding them from horseback.

Cattle spend a significant part of their day grazing and resting. When driven too forcefully or aggressively, they can become "nervous" and easily startled by loud noises or sudden movements. During long cattle drives, precautions are taken to maintain their calm and allow them time to relax. If cornered, individual cattle stand and fight, but groups of cattle always stampede.

Stampede. If cattle in a group are threatened, they begin moving rapidly and uncontrollably in a panicked state, posing a serious risks to both the animals involved and any humans or structures in their path. As a body, these animals can wreck wagons, small buildings, trees and anything else in their way. A character in their path would be attacked by 2-5 horns per round, while sustaining an additional 1-10 points of incidental damage — and if stunned, would be trampled for an additional 2-12 damage.

Bulls

Bulls are known for their increased muscularity and aggression compared to cows, making them integral in beef ranching, dairy farming and cultural activities like bullfighting. They possess a large, bony head with protective ridges over their eyes, and their horns are thicker and shorter than those of cows, curving outward in a flat arc rather than upward in a lyre-like shape.

Handling bulls requires careful attention, as when they become angered, they tend to lower their heads and charge. A bull won't stand and fight. Instead, it prefers to move off to a distance of 9-12 hexes, so it can charge again.

Charging. When a bull charges, it receives a +2 bonus to hit and +1 additional damage with each striking horn. Creatures in close proximity to the charging bull are susceptible to incidental damage. Those who become stunned by a bull are forced to the ground by the bull's weight, where they suffer 2-8 additional trampling damage.


See also,
Animal Husbandry (technology)
Bestiary
Oxgoading (sage ability)

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