bullor

Bullor is a fictional large herbivorous mammal that appears in fantasy literature and role-playing games. In most settings, bullors resemble sturdy bovine-like ungulates with curved horns and a shaggy coat, adapted to open grasslands and highland terrains.

Physical characteristics. Adults stand about 1.5–2.0 meters at the shoulder and weigh roughly 600–900 kilograms. They have a dense coat that ranges from dark gray to tan, a neck mane, and horns that curve outward and then inward. In many depictions, both sexes bear horns, though size and prominence vary with age and setting.

Ecology and habitat. Bullors inhabit montane grasslands and forest margins across northern fantasy continents. They form herds of 5–30 individuals, often led by an experienced matriarch or dominant bull. They are grazers, feeding on grasses, sedges, and low shrubs, and they migrate seasonally to follow forage.

Behavior and reproduction. Bullors are typically cautious but can stampede when alarmed. Migration patterns and breeding seasons vary by work, but many stories place calving in spring. Gestation lasts several months, usually yielding a single calf per birth, with calves remaining with the herd for years.

Relationship with people and culture. In numerous works, bullors symbolize stamina and wilderness. They provide milk, hides, and occasionally mounts or draft power. Folklore often attributes protective or sacred qualities to bullors, reinforcing local taboos around hunting them.

Taxonomy and etymology. Bullor is a fictional taxon; in world-building glossaries it is sometimes placed in Bovidae, order Artiodactyla. The name likely blends elements of "bull" with ancient root terms, though usage varies by author.