Horse

Horses were large hoofed Beasts that stood about five feet at the shoulder on average, though some stood much taller. Most weighed between 900 and 1100 pounds, though work breeds could exceed that. They lived in herds that moved between grazing areas, always searching for reliable grass and water. Their survival depended on their ability to sense movement and shift direction faster than predators that hunted them.

Wild herds formed strict hierarchies that changed slowly over time. They traveled far across plains and scrublands, following patterns that had existed for centuries, guided by memory and instinct rather than novelty. Exceptional individuals sometimes moved between herds, which changed their internal balance and created sudden shifts in behavior that lasted long after the original disruption was gone.

Domesticated horses carried riders, pulled cargo, hauled siege machines, and served as the backbone of overland travel in most settled regions. Lineage, consistent training, and diet determined performance more than anything supernatural. Across every age, horses determined the speed of communication, the effective radius of military force, and the scale of agriculture long before any magic could change that role.