Camphurcii (kahm-fuhr-see)

Camphurcii

Camphurcii were deer with one unicorn-like antler sprouting from their head and webbed feet (like a duck). They were quite easy to catch because their webbed feet slipped on the jungle floor. Long antlers made excellent weapons and their fur coat did not deteriorate as quickly, making it an excellent source for blankets and coverings for tents. Pigment in coats depended on whether a fawn was born into a herd where does attracted stags or vice versa. A camphurcii that attracted the opposite sex of the herd was generally more colorful as opposed to the dull muted colors of its mate. Coats were incredibly durable, and could last for about a hundred years without any deterioration. A steady diet of seaweed could make the coat glossier, enhance colors, and improve the longevity of the coat.

Camphurciis were herbivores. The only time webbed feet came in useful was providing a steady base for the camphurcii to stand up in order to eat hard to reach leaves. They were quite adept at picking out the right plants to eat and staying away from those which were poisonous. Watching camphurciis eat was how early tribes learned which plants were safe to digest, and which they should stay away from. No one plant jumped out as one the camphurcii prefer over everything else. Their bodies could digest both land and aquatic plant life. Throughout much observation, tribes learned camphurciis who ate more seaweed had glossier coats that lasted much longer than normal. Hunters paid close attention to camphurciis that ate seaweed and would even deliberately feed them to improve their coats before killing the animal.