The stench kow, (pl: stench kine) also spelled as stench cow,[1][2] was a species of bison native to the Lower planes.[5]
Description[]
The bodies of these creatures bore a resemblance to the standard bison, but were misshapen.[5][4] They had humps over their shoulders, with bulls having the largest, and long horns that curved downwards. Their heads were huge and had pugged features, large round eyes, and lolling tongues. Their fur was largely a dull orange, with a matted greenish mane.[4]
Abilities[]
These creatures were very hardy compared to the average bison. They were able to withstand severe cold, heat, and poison,[5][4] and poisonous clouds of both a mundane and magical nature.[4]
The name of these creatures was derived from their breath[4] and bodies having terribly foul odors so horrible that being close to them could cause one to be poisoned,[5][4] in a similar manner to the spell stinking cloud.[4]
Behavior[]
These creatures had a basic animal level of intelligence.[4]
Combat[]
Stench kine fought other creatures by charging at them and trying to trample them.[3][4]
Ecology[]
Much like their Prime Material cousins, stench kine traveled in grazing herds.[4]
Diet[]
Stench kine fed upon much of the noxious and poisonous growths throughout the Lower planes,[4] such as bloodthorn and stinkweed.[1]
Habitats[]
Stench kine were only found in the Lower planes,[5] being most common in the Nine Hells. They could also be found in Acheron, Gehenna, and Hades.[4]
Relationships[]
Many archdevils were known to possess some form of stench kow herd.[6]
Usage[]
The horn of a stench kow could be used as an alternative ingredient for crafting a potion of fire resistance.[7]
The Infernal Rapture restaurant in Avernus often served cheese made from the milk of stench kine.[2]
Appendix[]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 William James Cuffe (December 1998). “Stench Cow Recipes!”. In Jeff Quick ed. Polyhedron #133 (TSR, Inc.), p. 11.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Adam Lee, et al. (September 2019). Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus. Edited by Michele Carter, et al. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 245. ISBN 978-0-7869-6687-5.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Mike Mearls, et al. (November 2016). Volo's Guide to Monsters. Edited by Jeremy Crawford, et al. (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 207–208. ISBN 978-0786966011.
- ↑ 4.00 4.01 4.02 4.03 4.04 4.05 4.06 4.07 4.08 4.09 4.10 4.11 4.12 4.13 Gary Gygax (August 1983). Monster Manual II 1st edition. (TSR, Inc), p. 115. ISBN 0-88038-031-4.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 Mike Mearls, et al. (November 2016). Volo's Guide to Monsters. Edited by Jeremy Crawford, et al. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 208. ISBN 978-0786966011.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood (November 1984). “Nine Hells revisited”. In Kim Mohan ed. Dragon #91 (TSR, Inc.), p. 32.
- ↑ Tom Armstrong (February 1988). “Better Living Through Alchemy”. In Roger E. Moore ed. Dragon #130 (TSR, Inc.), p. 40.