Giant elk

Giant elks, otherwise known as giant stags, were a rare species of larger than usual deer.

Description
On average these creatures stood tall at the shoulder and weighed around.

Combat
Giant elks fought other creatures with either their antlers or their sharp forehooves.

Rumors & Legends
These creatures were so rare that sightings were interpreted as foreshadowing some important event, like the birth of a future king. Some legends of deities manifesting on the Prime Material plane in the form of giant elks.

Habitats
Like any species of deer, giant elks were typically found in forests with a temperate climate.

In the region of Kara-tur, they could be found in the forests of Akari island.

Relationships
Many cultures considered it taboo to hunt these creatures.

Appearances

 * Adventures
 * Ochimo: The Spirit Warrior