Unicorn

Basic Information

Anatomy

A unicorn resembled a horse with a white coat, mane, and tail. However, it had a number of traits that distinguished it from a horse, including cloven hooves and a long ivory-colored horn that protruded from its forehead. Males had a white beard.

Ecology and Habitats

Unicorns dwelt deep within their forests and shunned most creatures, only conferring with fey such as pixies, dryads, and sprites. They usually showed themselves only in defense of their forests. They scratched glyphs into the bark of trees in the areas under their protection.

Additional Information

Facial characteristics

Eyes are normally deep sea blue, violet, brown, or gold or pink.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Dark Vision, Low Light Vision

Civilization and Culture

Courtship Ideals

Unicorns are mated for life.

Common Myths and Legends

Unicorns were able to sense evil nearby and radiate an aura which protected them from most evil spells. A touch of the unicorn's horn could both heal wounds and cure poison. Unicorns could fey step (teleport) to a nearby location. Unicorns attacked primarily by impaling foes on their horns, although they could also use their hooves as weapons.

Unicorn horns were reputed to have magical and healing properties.They could be used in the production of antidotes and healing potions. They could be sold to alchemists for thousands of gold pieces. However, there were many people in the Realms, particularly followers of Mielikki and Lurue, who were willing to punish slayers of unicorns with death

Lifespan

1000 Years

Average Height

5 ft

Average Weight

1,200 pounds

Average Length

8 ft