Minos
The Minos are the ox-folk of Vitaea, a Landborn heritage of scattered families. Like several other peoples of the plains, they live in a mixed society of semi-nomadic tribes led by one of the great Khans of the Plain. They descend from the True Sylvari and gained sapience in the Great Awakening, some 40,000 years ago.
Appearance
Section titled “Appearance”A Minos stands about seven and a half feet tall and weighs around 350 pounds. Their bodies are furred, they walk on hooves, and heavy horns crown the head.
Society and Culture
Section titled “Society and Culture”The Minos carry an imposing presence that serves them well in councils and in conflict alike. They have a remarkable memory for routes and passages, and are said rarely to lose their way.
Homeland
Section titled “Homeland”Their home region is Terkon, the steppe country of Xodai.
Life Cycle
Section titled “Life Cycle”A Minos lives around 100 years.
Relations
Section titled “Relations”Most speak Aethyrian Common, Tarkin and Minos. They share the khans’ rule with the Loxodon, Quillbren and Rhoken, and compete with bands such as the Gnolls.
Among the Aethyrsparked
Section titled “Among the Aethyrsparked”When a Minos’s Aethyr Knot ignites, their force of personality goes with them into a life bound to the Aethyrweave, along with the chance of revival that only Aethyrsparked souls have.
Heritage Facts
Section titled “Heritage Facts”- Home Plane
- Vitaea
- Category
- Landborn
- Ancestor Race(s)
- Sylvari-Vitae (True Sylvari)
- Home Region
- Terkon
- Racial Abilities
- Charisma, Strength
- Racial Features
- Powerful Build, Horns, Hammering Horns, Imposing Presence, Labyrinthine Recall
- Years of Existence
- 40,000 years
- Average Lifespan
- 100 years
- Average Weight
- 350 lbs
- Average Height
- 7.5 ft
- Skin Tones
- Greys, Whites, Blacks, Browns
- Playable?
- Yes
- Extinct?
- No
- Size Category
- Medium
- Speed
- 25
- Movement Types
- Walking
- Hair
- Furred
- Body Features
- Bovine-folk Humanoid, Hooved, Horned
- Divergence Cause
- Great Awakening
- Average Generation
- 20 years
- Vision Type
- Normal
- Vision Distance
- Unlimited
- Short Description
- Scattered families of humanoid Ox-folk which live in a mixed society of semi-nomadic tribes lead by one of the great Khans of the Plain
- Languages
- Aethyrian Common, Tarkin, Minos
- Default Upbringing
- Communal: Raised by a village, order, or organization
The compendium entry lists the heritage’s features in full.