Kteiroan Caveback
Kteiroan Caveback
Type: Herbivore Grazer (Herd Animal)
Environment: Frozen plains, subglacial caves, geothermal vents
Description & Lore
The Caveback is a massive, thick-furred mammal resembling a cross between an ancient musk ox and a tundra bison. Covered in dense, layered wool and a heavy dorsal shield of tough keratin plates, the Caveback survives by grazing on deep-rooted ice-moss and hardy lichen found in Kteiroa’s geothermal caves and sparse open plains.
Their broad hooves and powerful shoulders help them break through ice crusts to uncover food. They gather in herds of 10–50 for warmth and protection, led by older matriarchs that know the ancient migration tunnels connecting Kteiroa’s underground grazing sites.
The Caveback’s thick hide and fatty flesh make it a valuable target not only for the Frost Stalker, but also for Aslan hunters and settlers who prize its meat, hide, and bone for tools and clothing.
Traveller MGT 2e Creature Stats
| Trait | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Kteiroan Caveback |
| Type | Herbivore (Grazer) |
| STR | 18 (+3) |
| DEX | 5 (–1) |
| END | 16 (+2) |
| INT | 1 (–3) |
| Instinct | 4 (–1) |
Traits:
- Thick Hide: Natural Armour 5
- Herd Instinct: DM+2 to detect predators; gains Athletics (Endurance) 1 when stampeding.
- Winter Endurance: Immune to cold-based hazards and frostbite.
- Sure-Footed: No DM penalty for moving on ice or packed snow.
Attacks:
- Gore: 2D6+3 (Charge)
- Trample (Herd Stampede): 2D6 (Area attack, 1D6 targets in immediate area)
hits : 36 Male Bull, Matriarch: 32, Subadult: 20, Calf: 10
Movement: 10m
Skills:
- Survival 1
- Athletics (Endurance) 1
- Recon 0
Behavioural Variance
- Bulls charge threats; matriarchs coordinate the herd’s defense.
- Calves are protected at all costs; the herd may stampede if calves are threatened.
- Older bulls may become solitary during mating season and can be aggressive even to Aslan hunters.
Armour:
- Bulls: Armour 6
- Matriarch: Armour 5
- Subadult: Armour 4
- Calf: Armour 2
Basic Information
Biological Traits
Biological Subgroups
| Subgroup | Lifespan | Height (shoulder) | Length (nose–rump) | Weight | Special Traits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Bull | 12–15 years | 2.5m (8 ft) | 4m (13 ft) | 1,800–2,200 kg | Aggressive, leads charges, heavier keratin shield |
| Matriarch Cow | 15–18 years | 2.3m (7.5 ft) | 3.8m (12.5 ft) | 1,600–2,000 kg | Guides herd migration, vigilant, protective |
| Subadult (2–5 yrs) | 8–12 years | 1.8–2.1m (6–7 ft) | 3m (10 ft) | 1,200–1,500 kg | Quickest to flee, stays in herd’s center |
| Calf | 0–2 years | 1–1.2m (3–4 ft) | 1.5m (5 ft) | 350–500 kg | Hidden in snow burrows or caves when threatened |
Dietary Needs and Habits
Herbivores.
Additional Information
Social Structure
They gather in herds of 10–50 for warmth and protection, led by older matriarchs that know the ancient migration tunnels connecting Kteiroa’s underground grazing sites.
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