Glass-Horned Deer

Scientific Name: Cervus vitrum (unconfirmed)
Common Name: Glass-Horned Deer
Classification: Cervid Fauna — Exotic Realm Species

Description:
Glass-Horned Deer are elegant, ethereal creatures with bodies that shimmer faintly like frosted glass. Their antlers are composed of transparent crystalline material that resonates with a faint, bell-like tone when moved or struck by wind. They move in choreographed, ritualistic patterns resembling dances, often observed along the mirrored plains and glass fields of the Pale Country.

Known Effects on Humans:
Sightings of Glass-Horned Deer correlate with local folklore about impending death or loss, particularly if observed reflected in mirrors.
Witnesses report a sensation of calm, tinged with melancholy, upon encountering these animals.
Prolonged exposure can induce visions of shattered memories or fragmented time loops.
The deer are associated with the ritual cycles of the Pale Country and may act as guides or omens for those lost between worlds.

Behavioral Notes:
These deer maintain constant movement; standing still for more than a moment results in the animal shattering into crystal shards, only to slowly reform over days.
The “dance” movements appear synchronized within herds, suggesting a complex social or magical structure.
Avoidance of direct eye contact is advised, as their reflective antlers can induce disorientation or temporal confusion.

Warnings / Dangers:
Observers who attempt to capture or harm the Glass-Horned Deer risk being trapped in recursive time loops or suffering fragmented memories.
Their antler resonance can disrupt electronic devices and human cognition alike.
Sightings are sometimes reported prior to disappearances or unexplained vanishings in border areas of the Pale Country.
Recommended avoidance of mirror reflections when tracking or observing Glass-Horned Deer.