Editing Minotaurs

'''Minotaurs''' are one of the [[races|Races]] of Innworld. They reside on the [[Isles of Minos]], an archipelago that few visit.

== Physiology ==
=== Appearance ===
They have fur and look somewhat similar to bovines, but don't like to be referred to as ''cattle'' or ''bulls''. On average their height is below six foot seven.<ref name="6.11">[https://wanderinginn.com/2019/04/27/6-11/ Chapter 6.11]</ref> Some Minotaurs have hooves while others have humanoid feet.<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2022/07/05/interlude-the-isles-of-goblin-and-minos/ Interlude - The Isles of Goblin and Minos]</ref>

=== Physical Qualities ===

==== Diet ====
They don't have a bovine physiology and don't eat grass - in fact, they can eat meat and don't shy away from eating beef, either.<ref name="1.37">[https://wanderinginn.com/2017/01/22/1-37/ Chapter 1.37]</ref>

=== Magical Qualities ===
Minotaurs have barely any potential to use magic, but there are cases of some having achieved to learn 2nd tier spells.<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2017/01/04/1-34/ Chapter 1.34]</ref> Only very few of them ever become [Mages].<ref name=":Glossary" />

=== Special Abilities ===
When enraged Minotaurs can enter into a state were they would lose all sense of control—but not reason, and their eyes would turn red. In this state they would become stronger and faster, just like a [[Selphids|Selphid’s]] rampage.<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2020/04/19/interlude-strategists-at-sea-pt-1/ Interlude – Strategists at Sea (Pt. 1)]</ref>

== Behavior and Culture ==
=== Personality ===
Minotaurs are proud, honorable, touchy, and quick to anger, although they can stay polite for quite some time even when provoked.<ref name=":Glossary" /><ref name="1.37" /> They enjoy challenges and it is a sign of prestige in Minotaur culture to be a warrior — other classes are looked down upon. Minotaurs follow a strong code of honor which defines their entire culture.

They keep to themselves by and large, though some younger members of their species will travel abroad in search of fame and glory.<ref name=":Glossary">[https://wanderinginn.com/2018/10/19/glossary/ Glossary]
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They dislike secrets and prefer to do everything out in the open.<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2017/06/24/interlude-3/ Interlude-3]</ref>

== History ==
They have fought in several recent wars against other continents and even tried to take over the world a few times. However, each time they have been repulsed.<ref name=":Glossary" /><ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2017/12/05/3-35/ Chapter 3.35]</ref>

During Flos' campaign of world conquest, the [[Isles of Minos|Minotaurs of Minos]] ambushed [[Tottenval|Tottenval's]] fleets at sea and killed him.<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2019/11/09/interlude-the-titans-question/ Interlude – The Titan’s Question]</ref>

== Relations ==

=== [[Goblins]] ===
Minotaurs feel a great enmity towards Goblins. The Isles of Minos and the [[Goblin Isle]] frequently clash, and Minotaurs keep track of notable Goblin forces around the world.<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2022/01/30/8-65/ Chapter 8.65]</ref>

== Trivia ==
* If there was a ranking for bad-tempered species, Minotaurs would probably be at the top of that list, competing for first place with [[Drakes]] and [[Centaurs]].<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2018/03/03/1-03-d/ Chapter 1.03 D]</ref>
* A good portion of Minotaurs often visit [[Izril]].<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2016/11/27/1-28/ Chapter 1.28]</ref>
* Minotaurs are experts in regards to labyrinths, or so the stereotype goes. There is a famous one in [[Calruz|Calruz's]] homeland, but he doesn't especially like to be reminded of it.<ref name=": 5.42">[https://wanderinginn.com/2018/12/01/5-42/ Chapter 5.42]</ref>
* Minotaurs don't have surnames, and are instead identified by their region of origin (i.e. Calruz of ''Hammerad'', Bezale of ''Maweil, etc..'')

==Gallery==
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Calruz by flauschesoeckchen.PNG|Male Minotaur by [https://www.deviantart.com/flauschesoeckchen/art/Innfolk-Anthropomorphs-798674928?ga_submit_new=10%3A1558548824&ga_type=edit&ga_changes=1 FlauscheSoeckchen]
Female Minotaur by flauschesoeckchen.PNG|Female Minotaur by [https://www.deviantart.com/flauschesoeckchen/art/Innfolk-Anthropomorphs-798674928?ga_submit_new=10%3A1558548824&ga_type=edit&ga_changes=1 FlauscheSoeckchen]
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==References==
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[[Category:Races]]
[[Category:Minotaurs]]