Runnerbeasts
The descendant of the Terran horse. Used for the following:
- Work: A working runnerbeast is one used for herding herdbeasts (ie cattle). A cutting horse would be an example 'working horse'
- Race: Bred for speed, these runnerbeasts are highly prized, pampered and carefully trained for racing. Racing may include short sprints, distance racing, steeplechase, cross country endurance and harness racing (trotters/pacers). PernWorld racing currently only covers normal 'running' race horses. More info on racing runnerbeasts may be found in 'news racing'.
- Ride: Your normal riding horse. Bred for stable temperament.
- Pony: Small runnerbeasts under 13.5 hands tall. A hand is 4 inches.
- Draft: Large runnerbeasts used mostly for farming and pulling heavy loads.
Race tracks are currently found at:
- Southern Boll Hold (Triple Crown Race: Ruby Stakes)
- Island River Hold (Triple Crown Race: Black Diamond Stakes)
- Half Moon Bay Hold (Triple Crown Race: Emerald Derby)
- Eastern Weyr
- Landing
Runners may be purchased using +money at various stables. The first place to check would be the BeastCraft Hall. It may be reached by '@tel me=#4000'
Note: Haggling the price is an acceptable practice on Pern.
page revision: 3, last edited: 01 Jun 2009 18:55