Deer

Deer were found all over Faerûn. Deer were the preferred animal manifestations of Gwaeron Windstrom, Shiallia, and Silvanus. Stags, male deer, were favored by the gods Baervan Wildwanderer, Eldath, and Rillifane Rallathil, while white-coated celestial stags were chosen by Labelas Enoreth.

Species

 * Elk, the largest species within the deer family.
 * Red Deer: The red deer was found in the Cormanthor area, feeding on the plentiful rye grass found there. They could also be found on the plateau of High Moor, with most living in the Misty Forest.
 * Reindeer

Habitats
Deer were commonly found in the Pellamcopse Woods, north of Waterdeep.

In north Faerûn, deer could be found in the Tangled Vale and throughout the forests of the Vast.

In the Unapproachable East, deer could be found in the Tannath Gap, Rashemen, and Immil Vale.

Relationships
Hybsils were often on good terms with deers.

Usage
Aurora's Whole Realms Catalogue sold deer hides for 4 gp a piece.

Trivia

 * Throughout the Realms, the words "doe" and "stag" were used as polite and rather bardic terms for one's female or male lover respectively.

Appearances

 * Adventures
 * Hoard of the Dragon Queen • Curse of Strahd
 * Novels
 * Darkwalker on Moonshae • Sojourn • Blackstaff
 * Video Games
 * Neverwinter Nights • Neverwinter Nights: Shadows of Undrentide • Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition • Baldur's Gate: Siege of Dragonspear • Neverwinter Nights: Darkness over Daggerford