Jorvik Friesian
The Jorvik Friesian is a fictional horse breed available in Star Stable Online.
Timeline
| Date | Development |
|---|---|
| October 23, 2020 | A concept model of the Jorvik Friesian is teased on SSO's social media accounts.[1] |
| November 5, 2020 | A concept model of the JF exclusive tack is posted on SSO's social media.[2] |
| November 20, 2020 | A concept texture of the JF is teased on SSO's social media.[3] |
| November 30, 2020 | The JF is teased in the background image used by SSO's social media for Winter 2020.[4] |
| December 7, 2020 | The completed model of the JF is revealed in a teaser image on SSO's social media.[5] |
| December 10, 2020 | A teaser trailer of the JF is dropped on SSO's social media accounts.[6] |
| December 16, 2020 | The first three variations of the JF are released.[7] |
| January 13, 2021 | Three additional variations of the JF are released.[8] |
| August 26, 2021 | An additional variation of the JF is teased in an image on social media. A release date of September 24, 2021 is given at this time.[9] |
| September 29, 2021 | The additional variation of the JF teased on August 26, 2021 is released into the game.[10] |
Description
"It's hard not to be awed when you see a Friesian horse galloping in an open Field, flowing mane, tail, and fetlock ruffling in the wind, and head held high.
For centuries, the Friesian has been a horse of desire - from a well-disciplined workhorse to a fearless medieval warhorse. Hailing from Friesland, a province in the Netherlands, the Friesian can trace its history back to the ancient world.
In the Middle Ages, Friesian horses were renowned as the mounts of knights and kings. Powerful enough to carry a heavily armored rider while maintaining the agility to navigate the Fields of battle, the Friesian is a breed that wins wars.
Friesians would go on to acclaim as both agricultural work horses and carriage horses, Finding their way throughout Europe and into the Americas. But between undisciplined crossbreeding with bulkier breeds, and industrialization making the sturdy work horses obsolete, the once treasured Friesian line Fell into obscurity and nearly disappeared entirely. Thankfully, in the early 20th century passionate breeders created a new studbook to preserve and promote the line, gradually returning the Friesian to its seat of honor.
Friesian horses are known For their high-set necks, animated gaits, and powerful legs and hindquarters. Traditionally the breed is known For the pitch-black color of their glossy coats and in some rare cases fiery chestnut, conjuring imagery of noble knights in shining armor. On Jorvik, breeders have Found success raising Friesian sport horses in a range of colors and markings. Regardless of coat color, all Friesians on Jorvik are renowned For their long-Flowing manes, perfectly suited to a range of grooming styles.
The Friesian 's grace and power, paired with a Loyal and enthusiastic temperament, allow them to excel in a variety of disciplines. Their draft roots make them excellent trotters, and, most recently, their striking presence has made them favorites in the dressage world. Their elongated gaits and beautiful frames make quite the statement in the arena.
In addition, the Friesians on Jorvik can execute a special move called the canter pirouette! You're sure to turn heads when you and your horse pirouette like royalty dancing at a ball.
If you're looking for a glorious companion with the bravery of a knight and the elegance of a queen, look no further than the Friesian". - Star Stable Description
Unique Features
The Canter Pirouette
Note: The horse must reach level 7 to perform this move.
The Jorvik Friesian can perform a special move called the Canter Pirouette. The animation can be activated by pressing the spacebar, but only when standing still, otherwise the horse will jump instead of performing the move.
Hairstyles
Six hairstyles can be purchased for the Jorvik Friesian at the Horse Stylist.
- Default
- Button Braids
- Short
- Medium
- Long
- French Braid
Default
Button Braids
Short
Medium
Long
French Braid
Colors, Pricing, and Location
The Jorvik Friesian costs 950 SC. There are six variations and they can all be purchased at Jorvik Stables:
Note: The Black variation can be purchased at player level 1
- Bay Leopard
- Black
- Black Extended Blanket
- Black Pinto
- Black with socks
- Grey
- Liver Chestnut
Bay Leopard
Jet Black
Black Extended Blanket
Black pinto
Black with socks
Grey
Liver Chestnut
Trivia
- The Jorvik Friesian is technically a remodel of the Friesian Horses and the Friesian Sport Horses in the Gen 3 art style. The SSO team considers the Jorvik Friesian an entirely new crossbreed of the Friesian Horse. The Friesian Horse and the Friesian Sport Horse will not be updated to the Gen 3 style.[11]
- Purebred Friesians can only come in black (and in rare cases chestnut).[12] The Jorvik Friesian, however, is a fictional crossbreed and thus can come in every color imaginable much like Friesian Sport Horses.[13]
- Aldrach and Faramawr use the Jorvik Friesian model.
References
- ↑ Star Stable Online, “Rapunzel, who?!” Instagram, October 23, 2020, accessed November 26, 2022, https://www.instagram.com/p/CGr9aRgBBwW/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link.
- ↑ Star Stable Online, “Wow, StarFam! 🖤” Instagram, November 5, 2020, accessed November 26, 2022, https://www.instagram.com/p/CHNlUzrBzH9/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link.
- ↑ Star Stable Online, “Hey StarFam! 🤩” Instagram, November 20, 2020, accessed November 26, 2022, https://www.instagram.com/p/CH0DUhKhag6/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link.
- ↑ Star Stable, “129098844_3468070829894697_3592530298273611171_n.jpg” Facebook, November 30, 2020, accessed November 26, 2022, https://www.facebook.com/starstable/photos/a.332911540077324/3468070826561364.
- ↑ Star Stable Online, “Hey #JorvikStargazers, you’re soon going to be starstruck by our #FlawlessFriesians!” Instagram, December 7, 2020, accessed November 26, 2022, https://www.instagram.com/p/CIgAFskhlRv/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link.
- ↑ Star Stable, "Meet the updated Jorvik Friesian! 😍 | Star Stable Breeds,” December 10, 2020, Trailer, https://youtu.be/i1WGZwwkZaE.
- ↑ "Fabulous Friesians!" Star Stable. Star Stable Entertainment, December 16, 2020. https://www.starstable.com/en/article/9551
- ↑ "More Friesian fun!" Star Stable. Star Stable Entertainment, January 13, 2021. https://www.starstable.com/en/article/9718
- ↑ Star Stable Online, “Can you hear the ground rumbling?” Instagram, August 26, 2021, accessed November 26, 2022, https://www.instagram.com/p/CTCbx9aIofM/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link.
- ↑ "Six new coat variations!" Star Stable. Star Stable Entertainment, September 29, 2021. https://www.starstable.com/en/article/10844
- ↑ Wikipedia, s.v. “Friesian cross: Characteristics,” last modified April 1, 2021 21:26, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friesian_cross#Characteristics.
- ↑ “FRIESIAN BREED STANDARD,” United States Equestrian Federation, accessed November 20, 2022, https://web.archive.org/web/20141218032859/https://www.usef.org/_IFrames/breedsdisciplines/breeds/friesian/BreedStandard.aspx.
- ↑ Wikipedia, s.v. “Friesian Sporthorse: Characteristics,” last modified February 14, 2022 15:42, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friesian_Sporthorse#Characteristics.