“They say the island is just a game. And everything we say? Or do? It's just to amuse somebody else!” ― Erik, New Horizons Erik (チャック, Chakku?, Chuck) is a lazy deer villager who first appeared in New Leaf. His name is most likely a variation of "elk", as he resembles a moose, known as Eurasian elk in Europe. Erik is also a common name in the Nordic countries, who are known for large numbers of moose as well as a cold climate, which is referenced in Erik's design and house. His catchphrase, "cho