Unicorns

Physical Characteristics

Unicorns are large Horses with a single horn protruding from their forehead. This horn grows longer the older they are. They are not all white as some myths might have you believe, in fact there is a set number of Unicorns, each with their own color and their own range of abilities. Their manes and tails are a point of pride between them, and generally let them grow out. They’re Glamoured form take on the appearances of whatever their non Unicorn parent was, or whatever their Glamours were. They can remain Glamoured for as long as they want, but they will never be free of the itch to run. They’re Glamoured form always has a symbol in the center of their forehead where their horn would be, marking the Form of magic they can do.

Natural Habitat

Each of the types of Unicorns feel more comfortable in a certain setting, unique to them. A Fire Unicorn will always feel more comfortable in hot weather for instance. Where ever they choose to make their home, their natural element will always be brighter, cleaner, and healthier. A Nature Unicorn making it’s home in a forest will find that the forest becomes just a bit greener.

Procreation

As there is always a set number of Unicorns, a new Unicorn will only be born after the old one has died. When a Unicorn dies, the next Unicorn to have unprotected sex will conceive a Unicorn to replace the one that was lost. It only takes one Unicorn to make another, regardless of the species of their partner. Unicorns are born in their Glamoured form, and generally do not gain their true form until they are a toddler. Unicorn mothers will remain in their Glamour for the length of the pregnancy. Unicorns feel when a new Unicorn is born, and they can also feel when a Unicorn dies. A Unicorn can have children that are not Unicorns, and frequently do, but these children will always be whatever their non-Unicorn parent is.

Special Abilities

Each Unicorn has a special predilection to a certain form or forms of Magic, however they all share certain common traits. The hair of their manes and tails carry the essence of their magical ability and are sought after as an ingredient in wands, potions, and constructs. Finding or being gifted the hair of a Unicorn is said to be a sign of good luck. A Unicorn’s Horn is also sacred to them, and can also being used as a spell component. Unicorns shed their horns every ten years or so, and it takes six months for the new one to grow in. The Tears of the Unicorn can hold much the same properties as their hair or horns, though in much more concentrated amounts. All Unicorns have enough Telepathy to be able to communicate in their Unicorn form. Their glamoured forms retain the strength and speed of their unicorn forms.

Types of Unicorns

Blue – Water
Brown – Earth
Green – Nature
Yellow – Air
Orange – Fire
Gold – Light/Sun
Silver – Moon/Stars
Purple – Dreams/Psionic
Black – Shadow/Darkness
White – Life
Gray – Death
Red – Flesh/Bone/Blood

Weaknesses

Unicorns can be killed just as easily as any other species, they have nothing that protects them other than their abilities with Magic. The element of surprise is often your best bet when hunting a Unicorn.

Culture

Unicorns were solitary creatures for a very long time, though since The Fall they often find themselves occupying the civilized world more. A handful have joined the Orders of Magi as the Orders provide them with protection and they provide the Orders with spell components without all the nasty business of having to hunt for them. Unicorns can be proud creatures, and do not enjoy being the butt of anyone’s jokes. When two Unicorns meet, they share a rather intimate greeting, placing their hands on each other’s shoulders and leaning in to touch the marks on their foreheads. If any one else touches their Marks without permission, you will face one angry Unicorn. The Marks are sensitive to the touch and can be a source of pain, comfort, and even pleasure. Unicorns almost never let anyone ride them like a normal horse, they see this as degrading and almost insulting. Should a Unicorn ever offer to let you ride them, then they value you, and your friendship, quite highly.

History

All Unicorns were killed during The Fall…all but one. The last Unicorn was the Unicorn of Nature. All Unicorns of the modern day are descended from him, which is why they do not procreate with each other, or at least very rarely.