Ouxêtara

The largest and most powerful of Endor's sheep, the rútorasse is a stout, black and silver beast that stands about 4-5 feet at the shoulder. It is aptly named, for its silvery head fur grows up the sides of its curved horns. These two forward- facing weapons can be lethal, however, and the woolhorn is quick to employ them for defense. Thus, this beast is difficult to domesticate.

Native to the lands of Dalpygis, Chey, and the Kargagis Ahar in central Middle-earth, woolhorns roam at night in small, segregated herds. Males run apart from the females except during the mating season, which lasts from late summer until early fall. When united, the mixed herd is relatively stationary for about a month. The first half of this period is devoted to courting rituals, which include brutal duels between males seeking dominance (and their choice of mates).