THE COWS OF CAELERETH

CATTLE OVERVIEW

Seen on the rolling hills of Caelereth’s landscape, there are two main types of Cows grazing the lands of Sarvonia:

Santharian Cattle
View picture in full size Image description. The Rimmilch Cows grazing at the Farmsteadings of Twynor. Picture by Bard Judith.

Both cow types are domesticated, and cows are generally very gentle around humans. Cows are found where ever humans are settled, as long as the animals can survive the climate, which the hardy beast usually can. Although the beef animal is much more adapted to the cold and harsh climates, dairy cows oddly enough do very well in the heat, even extreme heat, as that is where they produce their maximum amount of milk.

Cattle Overview. Following is a list of all kinds of Cows known in the lands of Caelereth:

BANEG COW, THE
The Baneg is a very common member of the bovine family. They adapt easily to most climatic conditions and are very mild in temperament. This made them desirable and they were domesticated very early on. Although the Baneg originally came from southern Sarvonia, they can now be found in herds all over Caelereth.
 

DAW (PENDA'U COW), THE
The Daw is a species of Cows that is kept by the penda'u at the continent of Akdor. It measures up to two peds in heigth and three and a half ped in length. It has long brown hair, that gets thicker near the hooves, grey eyes that may contain both threat and calmness. The males grow horns up to half a ped that are curved slightly downwards, and could make fierce weapons. They are kept for their milk, but also for their beef and skin.
 

FURNO (KANAPAN BULL), THE
A large, semi-feral species of cattle that is found only in the Kanapan lands in Northern Sarvonia, the Furno or Kanapan Bulls are hardy and tough, with a heavy coat of thick fur.
 

The Rimmilch Cow

RIMMILCH COW, THE
The Rimmilch Cow is by far the most common kind of cattle you will encounter in the United Kingdom of Santharia. As the name already implies, the Rimmilch Cow dominates the areas around the Rimmerins ring, but also can be found until the Tandalas up north, thus providing dairy products for large parts of Santharia and is especially liked for the excellent milch cheese.
 

SKAURGERE, THE ("PLAINBEASTS")
Skaurgere (also called "Plainsbeasts") are large, broodish animals prowling the vast expanses of the Nybelmar plains. Gruff in nature and quick-tempered, they are dangerous to tame. But they are far brighter than their hairy lumbering exterior lets on and once "broken" can easily be ridden and can pull carts. The loud guttural growls and roars they produce carry well across the plains.
 

STRATA MILKING COW, THE
The small, brown, delicate frame of the “Strata” is no hint to its milk production. This animal is well suited for the barren, dry climate it is situated in, and thrives there, under the close care of humans, of course. The milk production of this tan sweetie is enough to supply Thalambath, Bardavos and Strata with milk, butter, cheese and cream.
 

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