Phantom Stag

Bestiary entry by Aldric Shadowmark, Grand Hunters Lodge

Classification: Magical Beast
Habitat: Ancient forests and fey-touched glades
Threat Level: Low (unless provoked)

Description

These ethereal deer shimmer between visibility and invisibility, their white coats seeming woven from moonlight itself. Their antlers glow with soft luminescence, and they leave no tracks. Seeing one is considered an omen - good or ill depending on circumstances.

Behavior

Peaceful unless their forest homes are threatened. They can phase through solid matter and disappear at will. Some say they guide lost travelers to safety; others claim they lead the wicked to their doom.

Combat Notes

Difficult to harm due to phasing ability. Conventional weapons pass through them unless enchanted. They rarely fight, preferring to flee. Killing one brings terrible misfortune - avoid at all costs.