Ialese Deer

While they are a common species of deer and thus common staples of meat markets, their beauty and gentle natures still inspires awe and wonder in many who spot them. They are known to be rather friendly creatures if skittish and some have even begun the process of domesticating them as farm animals and learner mounts for children.

Basic Information

Anatomy

The Ialese Deer are set apart from other species by their coloration, glow, and the extra hind leg they have that splinters off of one of their other hind legs. They stand at roughly 4 feet tall to the shoulder and can be up to 7 feet long. They typically weigh between 125 to 225 pounds.

Genetics and Reproduction

Mating season occurs in fall and winter and gestation lasts about 6.5 months, after which they give birth to a single fawn.

Growth Rate & Stages

Fawn:

The stage after birth in which the offspring stays with it's mother.

Yearling:

A life stage unique to males who leave their mother after one year but don't begin to grow antlers until their second year.

Adult:

At two years old all ialese deer are considered to be adults.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Despite being herbivorous creatures the ialese deer have been known to eat insects occasionally.

Behaviour

Ialese deer are notable for the gentle natures, they are not known to attack even in the wild preferring to run than engage. their gentle natures are said to be because they are a creature associated with Foxglove, Goddess of Flowers.

Additional Information

Uses, Products & Exploitation

They are hunted as wild game, though people have started to build ranches dedicated to raising them for meat and for uses as learner mounts for children. This is because their gentle nature makes them perfect for the job and they are less intimidating than the Yugian in apperance.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

They have incredible hearing as well as night vision. They can detect the smallest sounds at roughly 70 feet away.

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Lifespan

12 Yerars

Average Height

4 Feet to the shoulder

Average Weight

125 to 225 Pounds

Average Length

6 to 7 Feet

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

They are known for their coloration resembling the night sky, in blues, purples, and reds ase well as their glowing spots. This coloration is only along their backs, the rest of the fur being various red-brown shades.