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| refs5e = <ref name="MM5e-p223">{{Cite book/Monster Manual 5th edition|223}}</ref>
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| refs3e = <ref name="MMv.3.5-pp188-189">{{Cite book/Monster Manual 3.5|188-189}}</ref>
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'''Minotaurs''' were a strong and combative race of [[monstrous humanoids]] resembling bull–human hybrids that were rare in [[Faerun]].
 
'''Minotaurs''' were a strong and combative race of [[monstrous humanoids]] resembling bull–human hybrids that were rare in [[Faerun]].
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==Society ==
 
==Society ==
 
Many minotaurs worshiped the [[demon lord]] [[Baphomet]] and were not allowed in many cities because of this known factor. Most moved toward the [[chaotic evil]] alignment, and did not work well in groups, packs, or even parties due to their solo hunter-like nature.{{fact}}
 
Many minotaurs worshiped the [[demon lord]] [[Baphomet]] and were not allowed in many cities because of this known factor. Most moved toward the [[chaotic evil]] alignment, and did not work well in groups, packs, or even parties due to their solo hunter-like nature.{{fact}}
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==Notable Minotaurs==
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* [[Magrath the Minotaur|Magrath]], a minotaur pirate lord.<ref name="CaN-p240-241">{{Cite book/Cormyr: A Novel/Paperback|240-241}}</ref>
   
 
==Appendix==
 
==Appendix==
===Further Reading===
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===Appearances===
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;Adventures:
* "The Ecology of the Minotaur," [[Dragon magazine 116|''Dragon'' #116]]
 
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* ''[[The Ark of the Mountains]]''
* {{Cite book/Savage Species}}
 
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* ''[[Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus]]''
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* ''[[Blood Above, Blood Below]]''
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* ''[[Expedition to Undermountain]]''
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* ''[[The Iron Baron]]''
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* ''[[Nurture and Nature]]''
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* ''[[Peril at the Port]]''
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* ''[[Out of the Abyss]]''
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* ''[[Outlaws of the Iron Route]]''
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* ''[[Over the Edge]]''
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* ''[[The Vampire of Skullport]]''
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* ''[[Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage]]''
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;Card Games:
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* ''[[AD&D Trading Cards]]''
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;Comic Books
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* ''[[A Darkened Wish 1]]''
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;Novels:
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* ''[[Condemnation]]''
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* ''[[Night Masks]]''
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* ''[[Sandstorm (novel)|Sandstorm]]''
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* ''[[Storm of the Dead]]''
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;Video Games:
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* ''[[Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance]]''
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* ''[[Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition]]''
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* ''[[Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn (game)|Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn]]''
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* ''[[Curse of the Azure Bonds (game)|Curse of the Azure Bonds]]''
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* ''[[Dungeon Hack]]''
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* ''[[Eye of the Beholder III: Assault on Myth Drannor]]''
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* ''[[Hillsfar (game)|Hillsfar]]''
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* ''[[Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition]]''
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* ''[[Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms]]''
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* ''[[Neverwinter Nights: Pirates of the Sword Coast]]''
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* ''[[Pool of Radiance (game)|Pool of Radiance]]''
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* ''[[Secret of the Silver Blades]]''
   
 
===Gallery===
 
===Gallery===
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
File:Minotaur - Sam Wood.jpg
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File:Minotaur - marc sasso.jpg|A minotaur.
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
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===Further Reading===
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* {{Cite dragon/116/Ecology of the Minotaur|33-35}}
 
* {{Cite book/Savage Species}}
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===External Links===
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* {{EW}}
   
 
===References===
 
===References===
 
{{refs}}
 
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[[de:Minotauren]]
[[Category:Minotaurs| ]]
 
[[Category:Humanoids]]
 
[[Category:Natural creatures]]
 
[[Category:Creatures of chaotic evil alignment]]
 
 
 
[[Category:Races]]
 
[[Category:Races]]

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Minotaurs were a strong and combative race of monstrous humanoids resembling bull–human hybrids that were rare in Faerun.

Description

Minotaurs were evil giant muscular humanoids with fur-covered bodies and bull-like heads. It was once believed that all minotaurs were male; actually cursed humans that had been altered by the gods or a demon lord to become a minotaur. That legend proved false as female minotaurs became more prevalent over the years.[citation needed]

Personality

Minotaurs were carnivores, but preferred the taste of human flesh.[4] They loved to dwell within maze-like caverns or ruins, where their innate sense of direction prevented them from getting lost. They lured travelers into their maze-like homes, where the minotaurs had the advantage over their unfortunate prey.[citation needed]

Many minotaurs couldn't be trusted with non-minotaur races at times, since most humanoids were their meal, and they would do anything for a quick bite out of a sleeping party member, slave owner, or wandering villager. They were not welcomed in any cities, and received an immediate death sentence, or a stoning if caught. Or worse, they were hunted by multiple hunters seeking the thrill of giving the beasts a taste of their own medicine.[citation needed]

Abilities

Minotaurs were not highly intelligent, but possessed instinctive cunning and were adept at ambush attacks. Attacks in the dark were preferred so they could take advantage of their infravision. Minotaurs could track by scent alone, and would always investigate an unfamiliar scent. Minotaurs were fearless combatants, and would only retreat if their defeat was obvious.

All minotaurs were immune to maze spells.[4]

Society

Many minotaurs worshiped the demon lord Baphomet and were not allowed in many cities because of this known factor. Most moved toward the chaotic evil alignment, and did not work well in groups, packs, or even parties due to their solo hunter-like nature.[citation needed]

Notable Minotaurs

Appendix

Appearances

Adventures
Card Games
Comic Books
Novels
Video Games

Gallery

Further Reading

External Links

References