The Mossenleaf Stag

The Mossenleaf Stag

A local legend of Westfell. A great, branch-antlered, white fairie stag of stately grace and spiritual power. Huge among its kind. It's presence is said to herald momentous events. Seeing it is considered both lucky and sometimes a sign of omen depending on the circumstances. It is a miraculous creature.

In one legend it is said to have diverted a river. The winding Eastonbrook river in the neighboring lands of Earl Stonesthrowe was said to have been made so by the path of the Mossenleaf Stag, with whom the Spirit of the Eastonbrook had fallen in love and followed wherever he roamed.

It is a Spirit Animal and a minor deity of sorts. A Fairy Creature for certain. Though it is unknowable and wholly inhuman in nature. It's holy presence is quieting to all of nature. It is sometimes seen in the company of a heard of primeval harts and hinds in the deep forests of The Tulgeywood.

In the borderlands of House Stonecypher, the folk of the Alpine Reaches speak of a pair of magical stags that the wise claim are the children of this Great Spirit by the blessed does of its retinue herd.

They are known as The Sable Hind and The Argent Hart and as the name implies, are a mated pair of black and white stags. THeir nature is less fey than their sire. The Argent Hart has antlers instead of branches. But they are of legendary size.

In Carpathia, the Dukedom of House Stonecypher, they are considered national treasures and sacred animals. To harm or kill them is an offense of grave religious and civic nature punishable by the most terrifying of sentences.

None have ever seen The Sable Hind alone. She is always spotted in the company of her mate, The Argent Hart. Though the Hart has been spotted in the forest alone according to some huntsmen and foresters.

Their presence has led the Alpenfolk to amazing discoveries such as rich jewel mines, hidden springs and unknown holy grottos and spirit circles. It is said that they also control the weather.