The Nimfiara's lustrous silver pelt was prized for fine garments, so it was hunted and trapped by woodsmen. Worse, its horns were said to produce a potion which retarded aging. Thus, the beast's value threatened its survival and, aside from the inaccessibility of their habitat, the Nimfiara had few defenses against extinction. They were, however, very wily, and they would put up a good fight when cornered.