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'''Corusdeer''' are a monstrous type of deer. They are, apparently, a common occurence all over Central Izril at least.
A Corusdeer is, as the name implies, a monster that resembles a deer.
 
   
 
== Appearance ==
 
== Appearance ==
It looks like a deer, except for being twice as big as one. Furthermore, it has two antlers on it's head, which are orange/brown colored.
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It looks like a normal reindeer, except for being twice as big as one. Furthermore, it has two antlers on it's head, which are orange/brown colored.<ref name="2.24T">[https://wanderinginn.com/2017/05/10/2-01-t/ Chapter 2.24 T]</ref>
   
 
== Background ==
 
== Background ==
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They thrive in snowy climates.<ref name="gloss" />
A Corusdeer was shown to have battled against [[Toren]], while he was trying to level up. Toren managed to win, though only because Toren could constantly reassemble himself.
 
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=== Threat assessment ===
 
[[Snow Golems]] are considered their natural enemies, and are very vulnerable to their attacks.<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2018/03/27/4-22-e/ Chapter 4.22 E]</ref>
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In winter, they defend themselves not only by attacking their enemies with the horns, but also by creating thick fog from snow.<ref name="2.03 G">[https://wanderinginn.com/2017/06/14/2-03-g/ Chapter 2.03 G]</ref> They are considered an even more dangerous foe in the summer months, when their horns can start huge wildfires during dry seasons.
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Single Corusdeer that go onto a rampage can be brought down, even by [Farmers] using pitchforks.<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2019/07/27/6-34-e/ Chapter 6.34 E]</ref>
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They pose a very great danger in herds,<ref name="gloss" /> and most lower level [Hunters] don't dare to go after them. Farmers and herders don't like them near their areas. For that reason, driving away<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2017/10/14/3-23-l/ Chapter 3.23 L]</ref> or killing Corusdeer is a common task for adventurers<ref name="5.07">[https://wanderinginn.com/2018/07/28/5-07/ Chapter 5.07]</ref>, although that depends on the size of the herd in question. Even Gold-rank adventurers don’t antagonize large herds; and Corusdeer may form stampedes.<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2018/05/17/4-36-o/ Chapter 4.36 O]</ref>
   
 
== Powers/Abilites ==
 
== Powers/Abilites ==
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Corusdeer are able to ignite their horns until they are hot enough to vaporize bone.<ref name="gloss" /> Their hooves are similarly charged. Once a Corusdeer runs out of [[Mana]] during a fight, this special ability fades away and the deer remains a non-magical animal.<ref name="2.24T" />
it can superheat its horns sufficiently to vaporize Torren's ribs.
 
   
Even Gold-rank adventurers don’t like taking on a herd of Corusdeer. <ref>[https://wanderinginn.wordpress.com/2017/05/10/2-01-t/ Chapter 2.01 T]</ref>
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Other creatures have similar abilities, including the Ignition Salamander,<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2017/12/19/3-39/ Chapter 3.39]</ref> and Fire Beetles.<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2018/07/21/5-04/ Chapter 5.04]</ref>
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=== Strategies against Corusdeer ===
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* [[Toren]] managed to kill the first Corusdeer he encountered, though only because he had help from a Snow Golem and could reassemble himself after many of his bones had been disentegrated from heat.<ref name="2.24T" /><ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2017/09/27/3-17-t/ Chapter 3.17 T]</ref> He later slaughtered a small herd of at least ten deer.<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2017/07/08/2-35/ Chapter 2.42]</ref>
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* [[Goblins|Goblin tribes]] are aware of the threat posed by the deer and usually don't risk to hunt them, but occasionally do<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2017/05/21/2-02-g/ Chapter 2.27 G]</ref>. However, [[Garen Redfang]] was high level enough to just stride into a herd and kill some.<ref name="2.03 G" />
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* Corusdeer are easy prey for [[Rock Crabs]] who can hide under the snow and catch them unaware, and who are also well protected with their large rock shells.<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2018/06/12/4-45/ Chapter 4.45]</ref><ref name="3.22L">[https://wanderinginn.com/2017/10/10/3-22-l/ Chapter 3.22 L]</ref> [[Shield Spiders]] also easily trap Corusdeer in pits.<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2019/07/13/6-30/ Chapter 6.30]</ref>
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* Large enough numbers of enemies scare away Corusdeer. Also, they usually don't attack buildings or walls.<ref name="3.22L" />
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* The [[Horns of Hammerad]] worked against Corusdeer with [Invisibility], [Fireballs] and Bear Bone Golems.<ref name="5.07" />
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* [[Madain]] also serves Corusdeer meat in his inn in [[Reizmelt]].<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2019/03/19/6-00/ Chapter 6.00]</ref>
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== Usage ==
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Corusdeer are hunted for both their meat<ref name="2.03 G" /> and their horns.<ref name="gloss" />
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Corusdeer '''steak''' is considered a local speciality in [[Liscor]], served not only in [[Peslas]] inn,<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2018/02/03/4-09/ Chapter 4.09]</ref> but also at [[The Wandering Inn]]<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2018/02/20/4-15-l/ Chapter 4.15 L]</ref>. Recent Liscorian recipes include Corusdeer slices on pizza.<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2019/07/20/6-32/ Chapter 6.32]</ref>
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Liscor's adventurer guild pays four silver for each '''antler''', since their horns have valuable alchemical properties.<ref name="gloss">[https://wanderinginn.com/2018/10/19/glossary/ The Wandering Inn Glossary]</ref> Octavia even stated that "''one horn can go for as much as twelve silver pieces or double that if there’s a shortage".''
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* [[Octavia]] used pulverized Corusdeer horns instead of phosphorus to create the flammable coating of her matches.<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2017/12/25/3-41/ Chapter 3.41]</ref>
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* [[Erin Solstice|Erin]] used pulverized Corusdeer horn for her Corusdeer soup, which heats up the imbiber for hours.<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2017/07/25/2-40/ Chapter 2.47], [https://wanderinginn.com/2018/04/10/4-27-h/ Chapter 4.27 H], [https://wanderinginn.com/2018/11/10/5-36/ Chapter 5.36]</ref>. She later improved the recipe into a Corusdeer Scramble.<ref name="4.19">[https://wanderinginn.com/2018/03/17/4-19/ Chapter 4.19]</ref>
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Finally, Corusdeer are of great use for [Summoners].
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* [[Odveig]] was able to summon animals using a whole herd using a whole fur.<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2018/03/27/4-22-e/ Chapter 4.22 E]</ref>
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* [[Revi]] killed a Corusdeer near Liscor<ref name="2.24T" /> and captured its spirit and a piece of its horn, which enables her to call onto that spirit since.<ref name="4.19" /><ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2018/04/21/4-30/ Chapter 4.30], [https://wanderinginn.com/2018/07/24/5-05/ Chapter 5.05], [https://wanderinginn.com/2018/07/31/5-08/ Chapter 5.08], [https://wanderinginn.com/2018/10/13/5-28/ Chapter 5.28], [https://wanderinginn.com/2018/11/24/5-40/ Chapter 5.40]</ref>
   
 
== Trivia ==
 
== Trivia ==
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* No other species of magical deer has been mentioned in the story so far... even normal deer or reindeer haven't yet appeared.
* [[Liscor|Liscor's]] adventurer guild pays four silver for each antler, while according to Octavia: "''one horn can go for as much as twelve silver pieces or double that if there’s a shortage".''
 
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* Corusdeer love killing [[Snow Golems]], as they are their natural enemies.<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2018/03/27/4-22-e/ Chapter 4.22 E]</ref>
 
 
==References==
 
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[[Category:Food]]

Revision as of 16:05, 21 February 2020

Corusdeer are a monstrous type of deer. They are, apparently, a common occurence all over Central Izril at least.

 Appearance

It looks like a normal reindeer, except for being twice as big as one. Furthermore, it has two antlers on it's head, which are orange/brown colored.[1]

Background

They thrive in snowy climates.[2]

Threat assessment

Snow Golems are considered their natural enemies, and are very vulnerable to their attacks.[3]

In winter, they defend themselves not only by attacking their enemies with the horns, but also by creating thick fog from snow.[4] They are considered an even more dangerous foe in the summer months, when their horns can start huge wildfires during dry seasons.

Single Corusdeer that go onto a rampage can be brought down, even by [Farmers] using pitchforks.[5]

They pose a very great danger in herds,[2] and most lower level [Hunters] don't dare to go after them. Farmers and herders don't like them near their areas. For that reason, driving away[6] or killing Corusdeer is a common task for adventurers[7], although that depends on the size of the herd in question. Even Gold-rank adventurers don’t antagonize large herds; and Corusdeer may form stampedes.[8]

Powers/Abilites

Corusdeer are able to ignite their horns until they are hot enough to vaporize bone.[2] Their hooves are similarly charged. Once a Corusdeer runs out of Mana during a fight, this special ability fades away and the deer remains a non-magical animal.[1]

Other creatures have similar abilities, including the Ignition Salamander,[9] and Fire Beetles.[10]

Strategies against Corusdeer

  • Toren managed to kill the first Corusdeer he encountered, though only because he had help from a Snow Golem and could reassemble himself after many of his bones had been disentegrated from heat.[1][11] He later slaughtered a small herd of at least ten deer.[12]
  • Goblin tribes are aware of the threat posed by the deer and usually don't risk to hunt them, but occasionally do[13]. However, Garen Redfang was high level enough to just stride into a herd and kill some.[4]
  • Corusdeer are easy prey for Rock Crabs who can hide under the snow and catch them unaware, and who are also well protected with their large rock shells.[14][15] Shield Spiders also easily trap Corusdeer in pits.[16]
  • Large enough numbers of enemies scare away Corusdeer. Also, they usually don't attack buildings or walls.[15]
  • The Horns of Hammerad worked against Corusdeer with [Invisibility], [Fireballs] and Bear Bone Golems.[7]
  • Madain also serves Corusdeer meat in his inn in Reizmelt.[17]

Usage

Corusdeer are hunted for both their meat[4] and their horns.[2]

Corusdeer steak is considered a local speciality in Liscor, served not only in Peslas inn,[18] but also at The Wandering Inn[19]. Recent Liscorian recipes include Corusdeer slices on pizza.[20]

Liscor's adventurer guild pays four silver for each antler, since their horns have valuable alchemical properties.[2] Octavia even stated that "one horn can go for as much as twelve silver pieces or double that if there’s a shortage".

  • Octavia used pulverized Corusdeer horns instead of phosphorus to create the flammable coating of her matches.[21]
  • Erin used pulverized Corusdeer horn for her Corusdeer soup, which heats up the imbiber for hours.[22]. She later improved the recipe into a Corusdeer Scramble.[23]

Finally, Corusdeer are of great use for [Summoners].

  • Odveig was able to summon animals using a whole herd using a whole fur.[24]
  • Revi killed a Corusdeer near Liscor[1] and captured its spirit and a piece of its horn, which enables her to call onto that spirit since.[23][25]

Trivia

  • No other species of magical deer has been mentioned in the story so far... even normal deer or reindeer haven't yet appeared.

References