Korevnan Horse

The Korevnan Horse is a breed of horse, sometimes considered a separate species, which is native to the kingdom of Korevna. They are known for their massive size and odd coloration.
== Appearance ==
The Korevnan horse is the largest of the extant horse breeds in Fayos, standing on average at seven and a half feet tall, with weights in excess of a ton. The animals are stockier than southern horses, with shorter legs in proportion to their bodies. Their heads are larger, with thicker skulls. Korevnan horses tend to have shaggier coats, though this trait is not universal and some retain thinner coats year round. Their mains grow long towards the front of their head but taper off into a ridge as they progress down past the shoulders. 
Korevnan horses have much more limited coloration than other horses, only appearing to have tan to dark brown coats without admixture from other horse breeds. Natural stripes appear on the muzzle, neck, shoulder, and haunches. These stripes lead into darkened legs. A rare coloration, typically found in wild herds, is that of a fawn coloration without stripes, but with a dark stripe down the back and two dark spots on the brows. Korevnan horses are known for being ornery and stubborn.
== History ==
Since prehistory, the Korevnan horse has inhabited the North, with ancient bones found fossilized in Korevna and Barland. Man excavated Mound Builder burials include the remains of Korevnan horses of exceptional size, usually surrounded by the remnants of riding gear and adornments. In 54 CE, the eminent Fleurian archaeologist Roland Alm, uncovered two ivory carvings of what appeared to be Korevnan horses in a cave in Barland that he estimated to have been made in the 8th century of the Ancient Era. The first historic record of the animals came from Norduren settlers, who mentioned them in their Sagas during the ----. 
Once humans arrived in the North, the taming of Korevnan horses soon followed. Prior to this, the animals roamed the plains in great herds. After, their wild numbers would dwindle but remain constant into the Current Era. Korevnan horses became a constant in Northern life, especially warfare, where they were crossed with Arimanian horses to create the popular destrier. They are considered the finest mount for cavalry forces uninterested in speed. The less admixture added, the more expensive the Korevnan horse. 
== Breeds ==
While the Korevnan horse itself is sometimes considered its own breed, many also consider it its own unique species. However, it also has a few smaller offshoots that are popular in Fayos. The first is the Vark Horse, a catch all name for the heavily crossbred offspring of Korevnan horses and other horse breeds. They are smaller than purebred Korevnan horses, leaner, and overall less stubborn. These horses are favored by commoners for everyday use, retaining the Korevnan horse's hardiness but eliminating some of its more unappealing aspects. It is common to see Northerners traveling on this breed.
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