The Ulgaroth (plural-form Ulgaroth as well) is a large animal that dwells in the Northern Sarvonian Continent. The Ulgaroth is a very special creature. If size is all that matters, than the Ulgaroth would be a dangerous foe, but in fact this is not the case. Indeed the Ulgaroth is a rather harmless animal, but in fact they are peaceful vegetarians, shy and mellow. Due to their basically peaceful nature can be domesticated and serve as suitable riding animals. They are well adapted to the terrain around them, and are constantly on the move.

Image description: A member of the Ashmarian barbarians riding on a tamed Ulgaroth. Picture drawn by by Aragorn.

Appearance. Generally, adult Ulgaroth have a length of approximately three and one half peds and a height of two and one half to its shoulder. They walk upon four legs. Their feet alone are nearly one and one half fore in diameter and the neck one fore in length. Their heads are quite wide, and usually meaty. Their hooves are very stong due to the rough terrain. Ulgaroth hair is long and shiny, and it grows very thickly and often knots up. The UIgaroth's color ranges from a sandy-brown color to dark brown or even black. White and grey Ulgaroth exist as well, though they are very rare.

Special Abilities. With its long neck it is also capable of surveying everything going on around it very well. The main purpose of the neck is to fetch herbs which grow below the swamp waters from which the animal nourishes and to reach fruits and vegetables from trees. The horn the beast wears above its nose is only used to brush away twigs and branches, not to attack other animals or even humans. Ulgaroth also have very sensitive ears.

Territory. Ulgaroth can be found in various parts of the Sarvonian continent, especially in the lands of the Ash'mari barbarians west of the Celeste Mountains and in the Shadowlands south of the Imlith Mountain, the Shadow Marshes. More Ulgaroth can be found in areas far to the northwestern of Northern Sarvonia like in the borderlands of the grasslands of the Peninsula of Aden.

Habitat/Behaviour. Indeed the Ulgaroth is a generally harmless animal, yet the size of the beast can be quite intimidating. Ulgaroth are also well known for reacting very unpredictable concerning aggressive treatment and may turn against their commanders in an instance.

They sleep approximately ten hours during the night in a sitting position. Even with their eyes closed and their head pointing upward, the Ulgaroth is very alert. They will flee upon the first sign of danger.

Ulgaroth have a life span of about fifty human years. They eat, travel and play together as a family. When an Ulgaroth foal is born, the parents will raise him/her until he/she is able to fend for himself/herself and find a mate. The family then splits apart. The parents usually stay together and live out the rest of their lives in one place. The child will travel alone until it finds a suitable mate.

Diet. The Ulgaroth eat the althz'onn grass found in the Celeste Lowlands, and tubers from around the Crystal Lake and the southernmost part of the Luquador river. Interesting to mention is that they eat only once a day, just before sunset, until they are full.

Mating. Ulgaroth search for a partner when they mature (about 6-7 years). The male Ulgaroth will find a partner and begin to nuzzle her rhythmatically on her backside. If she wishes to join him as a partner, she will turn and they will nuzzle each other for a few minutes. When the mother bears child, she stays in one place with the foal until it can walk. They then begin to, seemingly aimlessly, to roam across the plains.

Usages. Both the Ash'mari and the Kuglimz are known for taming the huge beasts and to use their incompareable strength to their advantage. They are used as a means of transport either for themselves (riding) or as beasts of burden. However, Ulgaroth cannot be used as a means for warfare. The Ash'mari often tried to accomplish this feat and failed miserably each time. The creatures are much too slow to survive major assaults in battle - although they have a very thick skin which is quite difficult to penetrate even with sharp weapons.

Myth/Lore. The Ash'mari believe that the Ulgaroth were once unicorns who mingled with a lesser breed of horses. Thus the unicorns lost their shimmering coats and magical aura. They moved north and grew long coats to protect them from the harsh climate. Their necks grew, for they were gentle creatures, and always ran at the first sign of danger, and therefore needed to see far in the distance. There was no longer any great usage for the horn, and it diminished.