【Fantasy Realm Creature Journal】No.003_Moss-Antler Deer
Mammalia／Forest Antler Family
Rarity
★★★☆☆
Danger Level
★☆☆☆☆
Friendliness
★★★★☆
Physical Characteristics
The Moss-Antler Deer is an elegant large deer species, standing about one hundred fifty centimeters at the shoulder. They have soft light-brown fur, with pale spots on their backs reminiscent of sunlight filtering through the forest.
The most distinctive feature is their antlers. The antlers of adult Moss-Antler Deer are covered in thick moss, and some even grow small ferns, wildflowers, or vines, making them look like walking trees from a distance.
Habitat
Moss-Antler Deer primarily inhabit ancient forests, dense mountain valleys, and pristine woodlands rarely visited by humans.
They prefer moist and quiet environments, often appearing in forest clearings where sunlight filters through the treetops.
Dietary Habits
Moss-Antler Deer feed on young leaves, wild fruits, herbaceous plants, and forest flowers.
They occasionally graze on the plants growing on their antlers, so the vegetation on their antlers changes with the seasons.
Observations show that each Moss-Antler Deer’s antlers host a unique miniature ecosystem.
Special Abilities
Moss-Antler Deer can promote plant growth.
When they remain in one place for an extended time, the surrounding vegetation becomes more lush.
Some withered plants may even sprout anew after a Moss-Antler Deer passes by, making them regarded by many forest inhabitants as symbols of life and abundance.
Legend Records
An ancient legend circulates in the forest.
If someone lost in the woods encounters a Moss-Antler Deer and earns its trust, the deer will guide them back home.
Thus, many travelers call the Moss-Antler Deer the “Forest Pathfinder.”
Fox Observation Notes
This afternoon, the little boy and I ventured deep into the forest.
Sunlight pierced through the towering canopy.
Casting dappled shadows on the ground.
Suddenly, the little boy stopped.
“Fox, there’s a tree moving over there.”
I followed his gaze.
It wasn’t a tree.
But a massive Moss-Antler Deer.
It slowly emerged from the woods.
The small white flowers on its antlers swayed gently with each step.
Even a few small birds perched on its antlers to rest.
The Moss-Antler Deer merely glanced at us quietly.
Then turned and walked into the depths of the forest.
Where it passed.
It left behind a path blooming with wildflowers.
——《Fox Observation Notes》
Short Story｜The Little Flower Path in the Forest
That day, the little boy was chasing a colorful butterfly in the forest.
When he came to his senses.
The fox was gone.
Surrounded by unfamiliar trees.
The little boy felt a bit scared.
Yet he didn’t know which way to go.
Just then.
The bushes ahead rustled slightly.
A Moss-Antler Deer slowly stepped out.
Several pure white flowers bloomed on its antlers.
Looking like a tiny garden.
The Moss-Antler Deer didn’t speak.
It simply turned and walked forward.
The little boy hesitated for a moment.
Then followed.
Along the way.
Where the Moss-Antler Deer passed.
Wildflowers bloomed one after another.
Gradually forming a path of blooming flowers.
After walking for a long time.
Familiar voices suddenly came from afar.
“Little boy!”
It was the fox.
The little boy ran over happily.
When he looked back.
The Moss-Antler Deer had already vanished into the depths of the forest.
Only the flower-filled path remained.
Quietly stretching into the distance.
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