Guardian Tapir of the Creek

The myth

The tapir, called anta in Brazil, is the country's largest land mammal. It swims very well, lives near rivers and creeks, and opens trails through the forest that other animals later use. By eating fruit and scattering seeds along the way it helps plant the forest, which is why it is called the forest's gardener. Its Brazilian name comes from Tupi. The tapir is also in the sky: for the Guarani, the Tapir constellation, Tapi'i, is watched during the rainy season and helps mark the calendar of planting and harvest. The card is a MYTHENOR creation honoring this quiet guardian.

Why it has this power

A level 4 common with ATK 1000 and DEF 1400: much more defense than attack, like a peaceful, heavy animal. It is a water-element Beast, because it lives between river and forest. Moon and Bull are calm and strength. It is one of the three offerings of the Rite of the Forbidden Hunt, which summons Anhangá.

Did you know

The Guarani Tapir constellation lies along the Milky Way, near the stars Europeans call Cygnus.

Connections

• In Yaraci, Forest Apprentice's deck
• In Iandira, Captain of the Creek's deck
• In Jaci-Miri, Sentinel of the Forest's deck

Where to get it

• Campaign drop: Yaraci, Forest Apprentice (Heart of the Forest) — grade D: 13%
• Daily Offering: 0% per pack (Common 64% per card)
• Welcome Pack: 0.97% per pack (Common 70% per card)
• Traveler's Pack: 0.88% per pack · 5.2% in the themed pack (Common 64% per card)
• Bronze Reliquary: 0.86% per pack · 5.1% in the themed pack (Common 62% per card)
• Silver Reliquary: 0.67% per pack · 4% in the themed pack (Common 49% per card)
• Golden Reliquary: 0.46% per pack · 2.7% in the themed pack (Common 33% per card)
• Daily Showcase: Shows up on about 0.69% of days · 150 gold
• Craft with card dust: 40 dust
• Crossing of Myths: Can be offered as a reward during a crossing (the card stays in the crossing deck).

Sources

1. Constelações indígenas: o céu Tupi-Guarani — Invivo — Museu da Vida, Fiocruz
2. Anta — Wikipédia