Trock

Summary

The trock is the classic example of the beast of burden, found in virtually every warm region the world over. A sociable herd creature, their tough physique and good endurance is a hallmark of their homeland, Immensio. The untamed trock is a roaming herbivore, eating up easy-to-acquire plants. Preferring plains and loose forests to jungles and mountains, their decent speed and surprisingly good endurance shine the most when they're running. Some historians regard them as the world's earliest domesticated animals, with humanity using them the most. It is often through humans that the other peoples of the world learned how to domesticate the trock.   Seen in agriculture the most, they have no small presence in transportation and military affairs, either. Whether plowing fields, moving carts, or carrying warriors into battle, their sturdy nature serves well in all capacities. They do tend to be skittish about combat, so special training is required to make them manageable. In this regard, trock cavalries tend to focus on hit-and-run tactics, as protracted combat can make even the most seasoned one eventually lose morale.   Notably, they have an aversion to extreme colds (typically ice-forming temperatures) and have an unusual vulnerability to ice magic as well.