Large antelopes. A large beasts.

Elks and other similar beasts such as antelopes are herding herbivorous hoofed creatures.

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HD: 1	Armor: none
Hit it: normal	Dodge it: normal
Move: fast

It can ignore the difficulty of moving through natural obstacles.

Attacks (1/round)

Kick. The elk makes a melee attack (1D4).

Charge. If it has the space for it, the elk charges with its antlers (1D6). A target with a fortitude below 5 falls prone.

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Giant Elk

HD: 3	Armor: as leather
Hit it: normal	Dodge it: normal
Move: fast

It can ignore the difficulty of moving through natural obstacles, and understand all languages.

Attacks (1/round)

Kick. The elk makes a melee attack (1D8).

Charge. If it has the space for it, the elk charges with its antlers (1D10). A target with a fortitude below 9 falls prone.

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Random Encounter

1. Monster: 1D8 elks or 1 giant elk.
2. Lair: A vast, warm and peaceful clearing.
     OR
   Omen: A branch cracks.
3. Spoor: Still warm dung.
4. Tracks: Giant elk tracks among smaller ones.
5. Trace: Musky scratched bark.
6. Trace: (Giant) Antlers.

Salvaging the body

Elk meat is very prized and they are hunted for sport. Their antlers are good props. An elk can be tamed with great difficulty.

D6 Symbolism

In local cultures this beast is a symbol of …

1. Royalty
2. The forest
3. Fall
4. Hunting
5. Masculinity
6. Sacred