Minotaurs

"A noble race if ever there was one. Great both in the bar and in the bedroom. But woe betide you if you ever find yourself facing one down on the battlefield" -- Unknown

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Name: Minotaur (pl. Minotauri) Sexes: Male, female Height: Ranges from 6'0" to 8'8" (182 to 265cm). Weight: Ranges from 180lb to 480lb (82 to 218 kgs). Hair: Various shades of brown, black, red, white, and gray. Eyes: Blue, green, brown, hazel. Lifespan: 80 to 90 years. Maturity: 18 years.

Description

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As a race, minotaurs display obvious sexual dimorphism. The males possess far more bestial traits, the most prominent of which is their cow-like snout, often adorned with decorations such as a golden ring. Their bodies are far larger and more muscular than their female counterparts, affectionately termed "cowgirls". Whereas the men have a fur covering all over their bodies, the women have fur only on their tails, ears, and from the midpoint of their thighs downwards.

Both sexes have full digitigrade legs which end in black hooves, horizontally oriented cow ears, horns of varying lengths, and a long, furred tail with a tuft at the end. The latter is often evident of their emotional state; when excited, the tail will appear quite animated. There are some important differences to note between the two sexes, as well - males sport the genitalia of equines, no doubt having had a common ancestor in the past, where the females have no such thing. They do, however, possess exceptionally fertile bodies.

Reproduction

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The body of a cowgirl is necessarily very robust, with wide hips to facilitate easy childbirths as well as extremely large breasts to ensure they can feed such large children. Minotaur infants are generally born one or two at a time, though as many as four has been recorded. Puberty is generally reached at ages ten to twelve, during which both sexes experience periods of massive intermittent growth until they are in their late teens.

Over time, the gargantuan size of Minotaur penises relative to the vaginas of cowgirls has caused a shift towards extreme sketchiness to accommodate their counterparts. Additionally, a cowgirl begins lactating the moment she reaches sexual maturity - this acts as both a signal to males and as an impetus for her to begin breeding lest she have to milk herself. Many Minotaur women act as wet nurses for others, as male children need an extraordinary amount of sustenance while they grow.

History

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At one time, minotaurs were a singular race of beast-like men and women. However, over a long period of raiding, breeding, and eventual mutual intermingling, a schism appeared. Two tribes split apart, one formed from the men of Khor'minos we know today and the human women with which they had taken as partners, and the other of beastwomen and the few human men that stayed with them. The underlying cause for Minotaur men preferring interspecies partners has never truly been unearthed, though many theories have been put forth.

Over a long period of time, cowgirls have gradually taken on some minotaur-like traits such as their legs, tails, and ears, but they remain mostly human in appearance. The men have remained mostly as they were according to records, though the same cannot be said for the men of the second, smaller tribe -- which by now has diverged so entirely as to be called a separate species. After traveling, the Minotaurs built their new home inside a mountian: Khor'minos.

Settled roughly 570 years ago by the beastmen and their women, Khor'minos is now the home to almost the entire Minotaur race. It has never suffered a successful invasion thanks to numerous tunnels and twisting mines by way of entry, and tensions between Minotaurs and orcs remain high to this day.

Big buff cow-bros and chesty babes that make the best milk in the Marches. Khor'minos, the legendary city of the minotaurs, is hidden away to the east of Hawkethorne.