Mountain goat

Mountain goats were alpine mammals.

Description
Mountain goats had thick, white fur and a thick layer of fat. This provided it with amble protection from the cold.

Behaviour
Mountain goats were territorial and had a reputation for being incredibly stubborn creatures. As a result, they were quite difficult to domesticate.

Abilities
Mountain goats were sure-footed on most alpine terrain. Their superb climbing ability allowed them to scale even the steepest of cliffs and they were capable of jumping from one narrow ledge to another.

Combat
When threatened, a mountain goat rammed its opponent.

Habitats
Mountain goats could be encountered throughout the Realms, including Adama's Tooth, Fimbrul , Ice Peak , Kelvin's Cairn , the Marching Mountains , the mountains of Maztica , Shalhoond , Shining Plains , the Spine of the World , Standing Stones , the Tannith Mountains , the Valley of Echoes and the World Pillar Mountains.

Beyond the Prime Material plane, mountain goats could be found in the land of Barovia.

Relationships
Goliath tribes were known to tend herds of mountain goats and their youths sometimes used them as mounts.

Oreads sometimes developed friendships with mountain goats.

Usage
Mountain goats could be employed as cavalry. Known examples include the goblin and orcs of the Shining Plains as well as the oni of Fimbrul. In the Dalelands they were known to be roasted and eaten.

Trivia

 * Mountain goats were the holy symbol of the outsider deity Enki.

Appearances

 * Adventures
 * Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
 * Novels
 * The Ogre's Pact