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.

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]]