Icelandic Horse
Strength +4 Discipline +2 Agility +1
Restrictions: Level 16
Cost: 969 Star Coins
*Tolerates Cold*
It was in the late 1300s that the Icelandic Horse was first brought to Jorvik, by one of Iceland's great horse breeders, Jokul Tomasson. Jokul had, together with his daughter, Brynhildur, spent many years in the Ottoman Empire, working for the wealthy trader, Asil Birdal. When Ottoman Emperor Murad 1, died in the summer of 1389, Jokul and Brynhildur decided to leave.
Since the 10th century, it has been forbidden to return Icelandic Horses to Iceland once they've already left, so Jokul and Brynhildur would have to leave their beloved horses behind if they were to be able to return to their homeland. This could never be an option for them, so they decided to take their horses to Jorvik one snowy, winter day at the end of 1389.
The Icelandic horse became very popular among the islanders and are used today for both leisure riding and competitive racing. Of all the wonderful qualities that make the Icelandic unique, the most famous has to be its special gait. In addition to the usual walking styles, the Icelandic has a unique gait called the tolt.
Restrictions: Level 16
Cost: 969 Star Coins
*Tolerates Cold*
It was in the late 1300s that the Icelandic Horse was first brought to Jorvik, by one of Iceland's great horse breeders, Jokul Tomasson. Jokul had, together with his daughter, Brynhildur, spent many years in the Ottoman Empire, working for the wealthy trader, Asil Birdal. When Ottoman Emperor Murad 1, died in the summer of 1389, Jokul and Brynhildur decided to leave.
Since the 10th century, it has been forbidden to return Icelandic Horses to Iceland once they've already left, so Jokul and Brynhildur would have to leave their beloved horses behind if they were to be able to return to their homeland. This could never be an option for them, so they decided to take their horses to Jorvik one snowy, winter day at the end of 1389.
The Icelandic horse became very popular among the islanders and are used today for both leisure riding and competitive racing. Of all the wonderful qualities that make the Icelandic unique, the most famous has to be its special gait. In addition to the usual walking styles, the Icelandic has a unique gait called the tolt.