Unicorns

6 limbs (4 legs and 2 wings), though the wings may not be present or visible (as in mantids)

Equine body

Caprine hooves (cloven)

Males have a “beard”

Single horn growing from forehead, used for defense, spiraled (spiral growth is designed for strength), and present at birth as a rounded bud; used in magic; see Alicorn (Unicorn’s horn)

Large eyes with horse/cow shaped pupils; bright iris, dark sclera

Feathered wings capable of flight are present in curtain conditions, but not at birth

Winged unicorns do not fly when carrying young

Young are precocial

Feathering often present (long soft hairs on lower legs)

Tasseled tail

Capable of magic, stemming from horn; see Alicorn (Unicorn’s horn)

A common misconception is that they eat rainbows, and although their feeding habits result in the disappearance of many rainbows, this is not the case. They imbibe the rainwater present in clouds and this provides them with necessary nutrients. At the same time they also use sunlight as an energy source, similar to oriental hornets.

Notable unicorns include:

Princess Ellis

Prince Aseel

Princess Aella