✦ Creature Entry: Crooked Doe

Name & Classification

Name: Crooked Doe

Type: Cryptid / Beast

Affinity: Void / Verdance

Era: All Eras

Habitat & Territory

Region: Crossroads, ancient Kashern paths, Deep Driftline borders

Known Sightings: Often seen alone at forest or road crossings

Behavior & Traits

• Temperament: Passive / Fate-bound
• Abilities: Causes crossroads travelers to face fate-altering choices; mild time distortion near presence; eyes glow faintly in Void pulse rhythm
• Weaknesses: Will not enter consecrated or warded grounds; repelled by old Kasherni oath-wood
• Notable Behavior: Always seen alone; pauses and watches travelers as they approach decision points

Myths & Legends

The Crooked Doe is said to appear when a choice of life and death—or loss and love—stands before a traveler. Many believe that to ignore its gaze is to invite disaster; to follow it is to embrace a new fate.

Combat Designation

Threat Level: Godbound (Passive)

Role: Fate Entity / Cryptid Omen