Deer

are recurring NaN Animals in.

NaN Deers are brown ruminants with cloven hooves found in the forested regions of BotW:. They are most immediately recognized for the branching antlers that appear on males of the species. Though they will use their antlers in self-defense, NaN Deers are more likely to run away from danger as they are notoriously skittish and timid.

Three different NaN Deers appear in. The most populous individuals are the NaN Mountain Bucks and BotW: that can be found roaming in wooded areas and grassy plains throughout BotW:, such as BotW: and the BotW:. The third and largest BotW: in BotW: is the BotW: found in the cold NaN Regions of BotW: and BotW:. It is a hardy animal that cannot be ridden, but serves as a source of rare meats.

NaN Deers can be hunted using NaN Weapons and drop BotW: when killed. Due to overpopulation of the BotW:, BotW: has begun to task travelers with the BotW: BotW:. Using BotW:, BotW: can mount and ride NaN Mountain Bucks and NaN Mountain Does like he would a BotW:. When mounted, the NaN Deers will try to buck BotW: off until it is soothed, at which point it will allow him to ride it. Unlike NaN Horses, BotW: is unable to spur the NaN Deers while riding to get a speed boost, and they cannot be registered at NaN Stables. When BotW: dismounts from the BotW:, it will flee. Riding a BotW: in this way is necessary for the completion of "BotW:" BotW: to gain access to BotW:.

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In the, Deer first appear after Link and Impa enter the forest Nayru is hiding in. Alongside the other animals, they aggressively confront the two, demanding they go back. Since he was able to speak with animals in Holodrum, Link tells the forest dwellers they mean no harm and that Princess Zelda sent them to find Nayru. The Deer and animals are surprised Link can speak to them, realizing he is a Hylian of the old blood. Meanwhile, Nayru stops strumming the Harp of Ages in her glade. A doe stands nearby and asks Nayru with the smaller animals around her to continue singing. The doe watches as Link and Impa converse with the oracle. When Impa is revealed to be possesed by Veran, the doe leads a charge against the Sheikah to protect Nayru. However, once the doe and other animals make contact with Impa, Veran leaves her host and possesses Nayru instead. Veran enters Labrynna's past using Nayru, leaving the Harp of Ages behind. The doe spectates as Link and Ralph fight over the Harp before Link accidentally strums it and is transported to the past.