Leafy Deer

Leafy Deer by Stone Gargoyle

The Leafy Deer, also known as the Elkpyrnir, was created by the Northern Gods for sport and originate in their celestial realm. As a result, they are fewer in number in the Palladium World. As a race, they are magical, plant-like deer who have leaves all along their bodies instead of hide and branch-like antlers. Their plant-like traits also include being able to sustain themselves by wading in water for sustenance and basking in the sun for food (photosynthesis). Their leafy bodies and tree-like antlers also allow them to blend quite well with their environment.

Size: 5-6 feet

Weight: 100-200 pounds

A.R.: Not applicable

Hit Points: 4d6

S.D.C.: 4d6+20

P.P.E.: 6d6

Attacks per melee: 2

Damage: Kick does 2d4 points of damage, head butt with antlers does 2d6 damage

Bonuses: +3 on initiative, +2 to strike, +2 to parry, +6 to dodge

Natural Abilities: Swim 70%, prowl 90%, and leap up to 8 feet high and 16 feet long. Absorbs nutrients through sun (photosynthesis) and water.

Speed: 44 (30mph) but can run at speed of 66 (45mph) for 2d4X10 minutes.

Average Life Span: 10-12 years

Value: Meat (whole animal): 100 gold

Habitat: Forest and grasslands near lakes and rivers

Range: Great Northern Wilderness

Behavior: As plant-like creatures, they survive mostly through absorption of sun and water, though they can eat plant materials such as grasses and shrubs as well. These creatures are shy and elusive and do not usually associate in large herds (4d6). Breeding is as their deer form and they produce live young, with a female producing a single young after a gestation period of 4-5 months. They usually have one of their number guarding the others when they are basking or wading, as they are most vulnerable when wading or swimming in bodies of water.