cattleto

Cattleto is a fictional creature that appears in the role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons. It is a hybrid monstrosity, combining the physical characteristics of a bull and a rat. Typically depicted as a large, bipedal creature, it possesses a bovine head with horns and a rodent-like body with a long, scaly tail. Its fur is often described as coarse and patchy, and it is known for its aggressive nature and territorial behavior.

The origins of the cattleto in Dungeons & Dragons lore are often attributed to magical experimentation or natural mutations in environments corrupted by dark magic. They are frequently found in subterranean lairs, dark forests, or areas that have been subjected to unnatural forces. Their diet consists of whatever they can scavenge or overpower, and they are known to be fierce predators despite their somewhat ungainly appearance.

In game mechanics, cattleto are usually presented as low-to-mid-level challenges, capable of inflicting significant damage with their horns and powerful bite. Their dual nature also sometimes grants them resistances or abilities that reflect both their bovine and rat-like heritage. Encounters with cattleto are often characterized by sudden, brutal attacks, as they are not known for strategic planning but rather for sheer, unadulterated aggression. They are a creature designed to be a surprising and somewhat unsettling obstacle for adventurers.