Magical Beast

Faeries are not the only fantastical beings in the world of Altairus; there exist several species of magical beasts that do not classify as faeries, but still possess incredible magical powers and wisdom. Two of these magical beasts, a Light unicorn and a Dark dragon, flank the border of the Anima Sigil in the Sigil of Altairus.

Defining Characteristics

Magical beasts share some characteristics with faeries, but not all:

• Magical beasts are magical creatures; they possess powerful magical abilities and collapse into their base element upon death.
• Unlike faeries, magical beasts possess animalistic forms. They may be quadrupeds, have fins instead of limbs, or have non-articulate hands, but their bodies are distinctly non-humanoid.
• Magical beasts are almost always sapient, though they may or may not be capable of speech. Not speech that all sapient beings can understand, anyway. Even non-sapient magical beasts possess intelligence greater than non-magical or semi-magical creatures.
• Magical beasts do not form civilizations. They typically live in the wild areas of Altairus, where they live alone or in small packs.

Magical Beasts by Element

Air

• Altairian Wind Spirit
• Weather Wyvern

Water

Earth

Fire

• Inferno Cat

Dark

Light

Magical Beasts by General Category

• Dragon
• Unicorn