Torax
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 Torax, from The Chronicle of Pagan | |
| Only appearance: | Ultima VIII |
Torax are peaceful animals, and a source for meat and leather on Pagan.
Description[edit]
However, while these herd animals normally ignore people around them, should a torax be provoked, it will crush its enemy easily by sheer weight. Additionally, they are hard to kill because of the thick hide that makes them so valuable for leather production. It is best to simply ignore them entirely, then they are of no danger.
Torax are found mainly in the Herdsman's Valley.
Lore[edit]
| “ | Large, slow reptiles, toraxen are the staple of the herdsman's stock. They are usually brown in color, though some have dark brown or dark gray spots. Their heads are broad and flat, filled more with bone and muscle than brain. Half as tall as a man and usually docile, the torax is particularly strong for its size, often able to knock down trees in one angry charge. Setting its head down, the torax charges victims and then snaps with its bone-crushing jaws. Their tough hide is thickest around the legs and back, making them especially difficult to damage in these areas.
The tremendous strength of a torax makes it an excellent dray beast; able to carry great loads for a long amount of time. In addition, their thick skin makes excellent leather, which is usable as clothing, armor and even temporary shelters. Torax meat is a staple food, whether served fresh as chops or dried as jerky. – from The Chronicle of Pagan (Ultima VIII)
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Notable Examples[edit]
- In one of tests of Theurgy, the Avatar has to heal a wounded torax using the spell Healing Touch.
- Torax can be milked, as the presence of toraxen cheese proves.
Gallery[edit]
Torax herds of Herdsman's Valley
Using Healing Touch to heal a torax
