Doe, just like the Deer Ladies, is a bipedal anthropomorphic white-tailed deer. He wears a brown ushanka, a tan long-sleeved shirt with red suspenders, and brown trousers. Antlers stick out of his hat.
Personality[]
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Story[]
King of Cards[]
When King Knight first attempts to use the Rat Rope outside of the House of Joustus, Cooper and the Bard approach him offering him a partnership to claim the Joustus crown. King Knight accepts, and the three use the rat rope that leads them aboard the Glidewing, Cooper's airship.
After Cooper welcomes King Knight, he can walk out to the bow of the Glidewing. There, he can find Doe piloting the airship. When King Knight approaches him, Doe introduces himself and notifies King Knight that he can leave the ship at anytime by jumping off the bow.
Each time King Knight recruits a new member to the Glidewing's crew, Doe can be found sitting by the helm, signifying that he is ready to share a part of his shared history with Cooper.
"Doe:Hey there, King man. I pilot this dainty little clipper, and I steer her true. Name's Doe, at your service. You're cleared for departure. When you're ready, just leap off the bow."
Talked to again before jumping off the Glidewing
"Doe:Never will tire of the open air, coolin' my antlers. Always pointed toward the Joustus Crown. You're cleared for departure. When you're ready, just leap off the bow."
Talked to again when Doe has a story to share
"Doe:Oh... must have been lost in thought there. What's up?"
Talked to again when Doe has no story to share
"Doe:The sky... What a sight. Words fail me."
Leaving conversation
"Doe:You're cleared for departure. When you're ready, just leap off the bow."
"Doe:Good news, King man. Now that we've travelled far, I can take us back to where we were! Whaddya say? Care to travel to a land we've already visited?"
Refusing to change location
"Doe:Just let me know if the wind changes, King man!"
"Doe:Thank goodness, you made it! We held her together best we could, captain, but she took a beating." "Cooper:Propeller Knight could be back at any moment. We've got to keep an eye out." "Doe:Got one eye open in my sleep. You'll be the fist to know."
Talked to after purchasing the Silver Plating for the Glidewing
"Doe:Tub's sure lookin' fancy! Cooper'd never spare the seed money for in-flight renovations. Thanks for shelling out on the refresh, King Knight."
Talked to after purchasing the Gold Plating for the Glidewing
"Doe:Wow! I thought the gold plating would add unnecessary ballast. But this ship handles like a hummingbird. I'm a function-over-form kinda guy. But style can be pragmatic, King man. You always go all out! I respect that."
Asking for his story after getting 1 follower
"Doe:Saw a new passenger come aboard. You see a lot of people come and go, bein' a pilot. But your crew? That's steadfast. The Glidewing's my home, and I stick with my herd. In fact, I've stuck by Cooper ever since he was runnin' from the town constable. Anyway, that's enough for now. Let's look to the horizon ahead!"
After getting 2 followers
"Doe:So as I was sayin', me 'n' Cooper go back a long time. We were barnstormers. Real rebels. He was proper landed gentry. I, on the other hand, couldn't afford a salt lick. We both loved flyin', though. But then that feathered fool disappeared... and I kept on course. That’s what I do. Anyway, that's enough for now. Let's look to the horizon ahead!"
After getting 3 followers
"Doe:Turns out, Cooper dropped his whole nest egg on the Glidewing! I joined up, and the Bard was already on board. Bard writes about adventures, y'see. Cooper creates 'em! The ol' one-two punch. I say, what the birds and the bards do is their business. Me, I'm happy here watchin' the clouds scroll on by. Anyway, that's enough for now. Let's look to the horizon ahead!"
After getting 4 followers
"Doe:No idea how we first heard about the Joustus Crown. Was like a deck of cards fell off the sky one day. Air moblity gave us a mean edge. We just need to go find a sharp enough Joustus jockey! ...But our champ was too dull to avoid a disaster. Dark day. We never saw 'em again. Morale was low in the sky. Anyway, that's enough for now. Let's look to the horizon ahead!"
After getting 5 followers
"Doe:Where was I.. Hey, sorry to bring this up again, but I can't stress enough how good my antlers feel at this moment. New pair grows every season, y'know, and mine're
huge
this year. I always miss 'em when they're gone. But right now,
wow,justwow.
If I could bottle this feeling. Anyway, that's enough for now. Let's look to the horizon ahead!"
After getting 6 followers
"Doe:Cap was never the best with takin' direction. Always gotta be at the top of the peckin' order. That chicken is the salt in our stock, but in some situations, only a cocky dude'll do. I can't believe that ol' raptor
still
grabs the wheel from me when things get hot. Anyway, that's enough for now. Let's look to the horizon ahead!"
After getting 7 followers
"Doe:Ship's almost at capacity. Looks like our little cause is buildin' a head of steam!
This
is why I fly, ha ha! Our goal looks like it's in sight now. Sorry If I droned overlong sometimes- That's the ruminant in me. It's been good to chew the cud, King man. I'm confident things'll work out great for both of us, and our crew."
Asking for Doe's story after he just told it
"Doe:Nah... Not now. Let's focus on finding you more followers, King man!"
Nomenclature[]
Language
Name
Meaning
English
Doe
A surname which means "a female deer". This matches with Doe's species but contradicts with his gender.
French
Daguet
Young deer
Italian
Cerbiatto
Fawn
German
Rehnate
Pormanteau of "Reh" (deer) and "Renate" (a female given name).
