Aurochs

The auroch is a domesticated breed of the wild cattle or kine that roam Rhovanion. They vary in color, but most have medium length, dark brown fur on their bodies, and shorter, whiter fur on their legs and foreheads. Males have larger, curving, conical horns. Like all kine, aurych migrate with the seasons and tend to wander wide areas whenever breeding. Detailed Description

Among the beasts that roam the lands, few inspire such respect from hunters as the aurych. Related to domesticated cattle, these creatures are known by their massive size and long, curving horns. Once the aurych roamed in massive herds all across Middle-earth, but in later days were reduced to a handful of areas on either side of the Misty Mountains.

Aurych are placid by nature and wish to be left alone, but will attack when approached. An auroch gives warning before attacking by twisting its neck back and forth, digging a groove in the dirt with each horn in turn.

Rumors from northward suggest that aurych are now the quarry of hulking creatures who wear the auroch's long horns as part of their hunting garb. Little more can be said of these strange hunters.