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+ | '''Corusdeer''' are a monstrous type of deer. They are, apparently, a common occurence all over Central Izril at least. |
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− | A Corusdeer is, as the name implies, a monster that resembles a deer. |
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== Appearance == |
== Appearance == |
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− | It looks like a |
+ | 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" /> |
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− | 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 === |
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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> |
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== 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" /> |
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− | it can superheat its horns sufficiently to vaporize Torren's ribs. |
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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> |
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== 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. |
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==References== |
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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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Chapter 2.24 T
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 The Wandering Inn Glossary
- ↑ Chapter 4.22 E
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Chapter 2.03 G
- ↑ Chapter 6.34 E
- ↑ Chapter 3.23 L
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Chapter 5.07
- ↑ Chapter 4.36 O
- ↑ Chapter 3.39
- ↑ Chapter 5.04
- ↑ Chapter 3.17 T
- ↑ Chapter 2.42
- ↑ Chapter 2.27 G
- ↑ Chapter 4.45
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 Chapter 3.22 L
- ↑ Chapter 6.30
- ↑ Chapter 6.00
- ↑ Chapter 4.09
- ↑ Chapter 4.15 L
- ↑ Chapter 6.32
- ↑ Chapter 3.41
- ↑ Chapter 2.47, Chapter 4.27 H, Chapter 5.36
- ↑ 23.0 23.1 Chapter 4.19
- ↑ Chapter 4.22 E
- ↑ Chapter 4.30, Chapter 5.05, Chapter 5.08, Chapter 5.28, Chapter 5.40