The aurochs is a very large, extinct type of cattle.
Roleplaying
Originally Posted by
Raptorial of the Wizards Community forums.
* D&D Fluff: The aurochs is a great cattle, much larger than the breeds farmed by most human villagers. They are most closely related to certain West breeds of cattle such as the black angus and the wild zebu. Aurochs have been somewhat domesticated by the giant races, but humans mostly hunt them for food rather than taking the time to break them for milk and meat they can already get with the long-domesticated breed.
| Aurochs | |
| Large Animal | |
| Hit Dice | 6d8+27 (54 hp) |
| Initiative | +0 |
| Speed | 40 ft. (8 squares) |
| Armor Class | 14 (-1 size, +5 natural), touch 9, flat-footed 14 |
| Base Attack/Grapple | +4/+15 |
| Attack | Gore +10 melee (2d6+7) |
| Full Attack | Gore +10 melee (2d6+7) |
| Space/Reach | 10 ft./5 ft. |
| Special Attacks | Powerful charge |
| Special Qualities | Low-light vision, scent |
| Saves | Fort +9, Ref +5, Will +3 |
| Abilities | Str 24, Dex 10, Con 18, Int 2, Wis 12, Cha 6 |
| Skills | Listen +5, Spot +4, Survival +3 |
| Feats | Endurance, Improved Bull Rush, Toughness |
| Environment | Temperate forests and grasslands |
| Organization | Solitary or herd (5-15) |
| Challenge Rating | 3 |
| Treasure | None |
| Alignment | Always neutral |
| Advancement | 7-12 HD (Large); 13-18 HD (Huge) |
| Level Adjustment | - |