Haliscan Bull

Famous among the Eastern Kingdoms for their use in theatrical bull fights, Haliscan Bulls are bloodthirsty, vaguely humanoid beasts that reside with in the Ochre Fields and formerly the Red Steppes.

Description
While still considered animals, the Haliscan bulls are extremely intelligent predators, with sharp front claws and hoofed hind legs. They are slightly larger than a typical bull.

For centuries, the aspiring Riders of Tyr, an elite unit of mounted knights, have given their squires traditional challenge: to slay a Haliscan Bull in single combat. These bull fights are a popular bloodsport within Isidore, and the beasts are honored even in the likely death of their opponents. As homage to Tyr, some Haliscan bull fighters have been known to sacrifice their hand in the beasts' maw to get their kill. The entire event is quasi religious and ritualistic in nature.