The dairymaids of Elysium appear as bronzed humanlike creatures with long feathery wings,
wearing a traditional milkmaid uniform. They are about 5 feet tall and weigh 150 lbs.
The United Defense of Dairymaids in Elysium, Regional Society is a union of angelic
dairymaids created by a sisterhood of angels who retired from the rigors of the Blood Ward
to the farmlands of Amonia near the river Oceanus in order to promote an agricultural
community for the betterment of all the local inhabitants.
When the Butter Churns of Io became available, the sisters petitioned the Powers of
Olympus to let them guard the minor artifacts. These magical devices are used to make the
magical butters the sisters sell on the various planes.
While the angels are mostly pastoral farmers, they have been known to ride their mounts
(celestial war bulls) into battle. The celestial war bulls are male celestial cattle and have 2
more hit dice than holy cows. They are specifically bred for riding, require 6 weeks of
training, and can wear special saddles. Dairymaids eschew wearing armor, preferring to ride
into battle in their more comfortable milkmaid uniforms.
The dairymaids speak Abyssal, Celestial, Common, Draconic, Giant, Infernal, and Sylvan,
though they can speak with almost any creature because of their tongues ability.
Combat
There is nothing more fierce (nor more comical) than an angelic dairymaid riding her
celestial war bull into battle while brandishing a fierce bull leader against her enemies. She
can indeed lead you around by your nose! See bull leader stats below.
Protective Aura (Su): Against attacks made or effects created by evil creatures, this
ability provides a +4 deflection bonus to AC and a +4 resistance bonus on saving throws to
anyone within 20 feet of the angel. Otherwise, it functions as a magic circle against evil
effect and a lesser globe of invulnerability, both with a radius of 20 feet (caster level equals
angel's HD). (The defensive benefits from the circle are not included in an angel's statistics
block.)
Spell-like Abilities: At willaid, calm animal, animal messenger, bears endurance, bulls
strength, 7/daycure light wounds; 1/dayflame strike. Caster level 10. The saves are
Charisma-based.
Tongues (Su): All angels can speak with any creature that has a language, as though
using a tongues spell (caster level equal to angel's Hit Dice). This ability is always active.
Skills: Angelic dairymaids have a natural bonus of +10 to handle animals that are bovines
and cow-like creatures including dire cattle, gorgons, oxen, hell bovines from the Diablo web
enhancement, stench kows, etc.)
A Bull leader is a pole about 6 feet long with a spring clip on the end to snare the bull's
nose ring. It enables the handler to keep the bull moving forward without any risk that the
bull can come too close. With a bull leader, you get a +2 bonus on opposed attack rolls
made to disarm an opponent (including the roll to avoid being disarmed if such an attempt
fails). The bull leader uses the same stats as a ranseur. It is a two-handed, exotic, reach
weapon.
Holy Cow
Large Magical Beast
Hit Dice: 5d8+15 (37 hp)
Initiative: +0
Speed: 40 ft. (8 squares)
Armor Class: 13 (-1 size, +4 natural), touch 9, flat-footed 13
Base Attack/Grapple: +3/+13
Attack: Gore +8 melee (1d8+9)
Full Attack: Gore +8 melee (1d8+9)
Space/Reach: 10 ft./5 ft.
Special Attacks: Smite Evil, Stampede
Special Qualities: Low-light vision, scent, Darkvision 60 ft., resistance to acid, cold, and
electricity 5, Spell resistance 10, Damage Reduction 5/magic
Saves: Fort +7, Ref +4, Will +1
Abilities: Str 22, Dex 10, Con 16, Int 3, Wis 11, Cha 4
Skills: Listen +7, Spot +5
Feats: Alertness, Endurance
Environment: Amoria (Blessed Fields of Elysium)
Organization: Solitary or herd (6-30)
Challenge Rating: 3
Alignment: Any Good
Advancement: 6-7 HD (Large)
Level Adjustment: +2
These herd animals can be aggressive when protecting young and during the mating
season, but they generally prefer flight to fighting. A holy cow stands more than 6 feet tall
at the shoulder and is 9 to 12 feet long. It weighs 1,800 to 2,400 pounds. Holy cows are
celestial cows that are tended by the Angelic Dairymaids for their abundant milk production.
Holy cows are more regal and more beautiful than their earthly counterparts. They
frequently have a metallic sheen to their glossy hides.
Smite Evil (Su): Once per day a holy cow can make a normal melee attack to deal extra
damage equal to its HD against an evil foe.
Stampede (Ex): A frightened herd of holy cows flees as a group in a random direction (but
always away from the perceived source of danger). They literally run over anything of Large
size or smaller that gets in their way, dealing 1d12 points of damage for each five cows in
the herd (Reflex DC 18 half). The save DC is Strength-based.