Minotaurs are caught in the struggle between their bestial and civilized natures. Civilized minotaurs make up a large percentage of the town of Itast, while savage minotaurs roam the Itast Mountains.
Minotaurs are tempted to embrace their savage nature by the demon lord Baphomet, and his cults are a cancer in minotaur civilizations that quickly spreads if they go unchecked. As a result, minotaur societies often have strict punishments against those suspected of being loyal to Baphomet.