Lhoth

Lhoth were the pack animals of Helvasa and mounts of the Ashmen. A small number can now be found spread about Calionelen, where efforts have been made to breed them since the Fall of Maia wiped them out in their native lands.

Around five feet to the shoulder, Lhoth have thick shaggy coats, large hooves and are able to go without water for weeks at a time, making them ideal for traversing the Central Wastes. They are generally considered lazy creatures and can be difficult to domesticate and stubborn to move, but are capable of travelling at considerable speed in the hands of a capable rider. Due to their light builds and relatively small size, they are not capable of carrying more than one, but huge caravans made up of hundreds of Lhoth were used to carry all of Helvasa's trade. They have also proved extremely adaptable and able to survive well in Calionelen's considerably hotter temperatures, provided their thick coats are frequently cut short. They make better mounts for travellers than the native Trogs, though are not so efficient as pack animals given their smaller size and slower gait.