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Deer Threat level 1
Key deer
Male key deer
Basic statistics
Disposition				Afraid
Armor Class				C1
Pain Sensitivity				160%
Max Blood				8
Agility				+2
Limb groups
HEAD		Head - 4 HP
BODY		Body - 28 HP
LIMB		4 legs - 8 HP
EXTREMITY		♂ 2 antlers - 6 HP ♀ N/A
WEAK POINTS		2 eyes (Head)
Secondary statistics
Skeleton type
Can use Weapons/LBE?
Can use Clothing and armor?

The key deer is a creature belonging to the Deer category.

Attacks and techniques

This creature has three attacks: Antler strike, Headbutt, and Hoof strike.

Antler strike

• This attack is only available to ♂ Male key deer (bucks).

Headbutt

• This attack is only available to ♀ Female key deer (does).

Hoof strike

Other information

Creature traits:

• Delicacy meat: When butchered, this creature's meat is considered to be a delicacy, worth double the value of regular game meat.
• Dimorphic: The sex of each creature must be generated, as there are critical differences between males and females. Roll 1d2 for each creature (1: Male, 2: Female).
  • ♂ Males (bucks) have 2 antlers, which are part of the creature's EXTREMITY limb group. The presence of these antlers gives them the ability to use the Antler strike attack.
  • ♀ Females (does) lack the antlers males possess, leaving them with no EXTREMITY limbs. The lack of antlers allows them to use the Headbutt attack.
• Drops items on death: Upon being defeated, this creature will drop the following items:
  • 1d5-1 mechanical keys (random serials)
• Yields extra items when butchered: If butchered, this creature will produce extra items:
  • For each antler with at least 1 HP remaining on death: 1 Bone antler
  • Otherwise: Nothing

Overview

This article or section contains lore-related information. Though not strictly necessary for playing the game, you are encouraged to read this section if you wish to have a better understanding of the game's universe.

Although Key deer in the real world are always referred to with an uppercase "K" due to their association with the Florida Keys, key deer in the Mazes are referred to with a lowercase "k" instead.

Key deer are the smallest species of deer in the Mazes. They are genetically considered a miniature version of the white-tailed deer. Like all deer, adult males are known as bucks, adult females are does, and all juveniles (under 1-year-old) are called fawns. An average adult key deer stands at about 2 feet 6 inches at the shoulder and rarely weighs more than 70 lbs.

The name "key deer" comes from an old folklore legend surrounding these miniature deer, which were said to grow key-shaped antlers. Some versions of the legend say that if a key deer grows old enough, its antlers could eventually open any door. To prevent them from making their way past your door, the legend recommended hanging keys on keyrings on these antlers, so that they could use them instead. Other versions state that putting keys on a key deer's antlers was a good luck charm to prevent unwanted visits.

In either case, key bucks are often found with keys stuck in their antlers, either due to people who truly believe in the legend, or as a cruel prank. Even does aren't spared from the prank; some are found with collars made of aluminum or galvanized steel wire on which random keys have been found.

As they are deer, the meat of a key deer is referred to as venison, and has about the same delicious, gamey taste as its larger counterparts. They are often sought after by beginner hunters or people armed with lower-powered weapons, as they are relatively easy to kill, fearful of conflict, and even if cornered, rarely inflict serious injuries.