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Introducing the Equus!


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Common Name: Equus

Species: Equus Magnus

Time: Pleistocene

Diet: Herbivore

Temperament: Loyal

Wild

Equus Magnus appears to be an ancestor of the modern horse. Based on its stripes, it may be the African Variant of Equus Giganteus, which appeared in North America during the Ice Age, but that is pure conjecture. Its behaviour in the wild is similar to that of other wild members of the Equus genus - it sustains itself by grazing, while keeping safe from predators by living in herds and outrunning its attackers via superior speed and stamina.

Domesticated

Horse and man have long been partners in survival, and this remains true on the Island. In Equus, survivors will find a trusty steed or pack animal that can carry them swiftly across the land.

In fact, Equus’ reliability has led some survivors to construct special saddles for them. I even encountered a man who added extra saddle-pouches that doubled as mobile crafting stations for chemical supplies, foodstuffs, and other items. Although not as robust as what you might find within a village, this utility helped him live a nomadic, solitary lifestyle.

Some survivors employ Equus to herd other creature with extra-long whips, or wrangle using a specialized lasso. These tools are sometimes effective for self-defense as well, as Equus is limited in battle on its own… at least compared to aggressive prehistoric carnivores.


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Just now, FaneBlackwing said:

I'm just waiting for people to comment about how 'A horse doesn't belong on the Ark' and all that other crud. You did a fantastic job with it, keep it up.

horses would be contemporary with mammoth and sabre tooth cat so they really do belong

making it a favored mount might be tricky.  lots of stamina and lots of speed combined with high carry weight will help

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