Unicorn

In the mystical and enchanted realms of the world, the Unicorn stands as a symbol of grace, purity, and untamed magic. With its ethereal beauty, healing powers, and gentle nature, the Unicorn embodies the wondrous and otherworldly aspects of the natural world.

The Unicorn is a majestic and radiant creature, resembling a horse with a slender body, a flowing mane, and a long spiraled horn protruding from its forehead. Its coat is often luminescent and glistening, reflecting the mystical energies that flow within. The Unicorn moves with an elegance that captivates all who behold it.

Known for its affinity with nature and its connection to the divine, the Unicorn is a paragon of purity and goodness. It often dwells in secluded groves, verdant meadows, or enchanted forests, far from the influence of civilization. Its presence brings a sense of serenity and enchantment to its surroundings.

The Unicorn possesses magical abilities that set it apart from ordinary creatures. It is a potent healer, capable of mending wounds and curing ailments with its touch or the magical aura it emits. The Unicorn’s horn, known as an alicorn, holds potent magical properties, and its mere presence can ward off evil and dispel enchantments.

While gentle and nurturing by nature, the Unicorn is not defenseless. It possesses the ability to summon nature’s wrath and unleash powerful bursts of radiant energy when threatened. Those who harm or threaten a Unicorn often find themselves facing the consequences of their actions, as the magical creatures and forces of nature rally to protect this beloved guardian.

Encountering a Unicorn is to witness the embodiment of purity and untamed magic. Its presence exudes an aura of tranquility, wonder, and divine connection. Engaging with a Unicorn requires respect, reverence, and an appreciation for the natural world. Only those with pure intentions and a genuine love for the untamed beauty of the world may earn the trust and guidance of this noble creature.

Unicorns bring a touch of mystical wonder and the captivating allure of divine creatures to the tapestry of the world. They serve as reminders of the delicate balance between nature and civilization, as well as the healing power and restorative qualities found in the depths of the natural world. Whether encountered as guardians of sacred glades, heralds of prophecies, or as guides through enchanted realms, Unicorns add a sense of enchantment, purity, and the comforting presence of otherworldly grace to the realms of adventure and exploration.

Special Abilities

Charge

If the unicorn moves at least 20 ft. straight toward a target and then hits it with a horn attack on the same turn, the target takes an extra 9 (2d8) piercing damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 15 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.

Innate Spellcasting

The unicorn’s innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 14). The unicorn can innately cast the following spells, requiring no components:

At will: detect evil and good, druidcraft, pass without trace
1/day each: calm emotions, dispel evil and good, entangle

Magic Resistance

The unicorn has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.

Magic Weapons

The unicorn’s weapon attacks are magical.

Actions

• Multiattack: The unicorn makes two attacks: one with its hooves and one with its horn.
• Hooves: Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft ., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) bludgeoning damage.
• Horn: Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft ., one target. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4) piercing damage.
• Healing Touch: The unicorn touches another creature with its horn. The target magically regains 11 (2d8 + 2) hit points. In addition, the touch removes all diseases and neutralizes all poisons afflicting the target.
• Teleport: The unicorn magically teleports itself and up to three willing creatures it can see within 5 ft. of it, along with any equipment they are wearing or carrying, to a location the unicorn is familiar with, up to 1 mile away.

Legendary Actions

• Hooves: The unicorn makes one attack with its hooves.
• Shimmering Shield (Costs 2 Actions): The unicorn creates a shimmering, magical field around itself or another creature it can see within 60 ft. of it. The target gains a +2 bonus to AC until the end of the unicorn’s next turn.
• Heal Self (Costs 3 Actions): The unicorn magically regains 11 (2d8 + 2) hit points.

Lair Actions

1. Healing Glade: On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the unicorn can cause the natural energy within its lair to surge, healing itself and its allies. Each ally within the unicorn’s lair (or a 60-foot radius of the unicorn) regains 10 (3d6) hit points.
2. Purifying Light: The unicorn can emit a burst of purifying light from its horn. Each creature of the unicorn’s choice within 60 feet of it must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or be cured of any disease, blinded, deafened, or poisoned conditions affecting them. This action represents the unicorn’s ability to cleanse and purify.
3. Nature’s Wrath: The unicorn can command the plants within its lair to hinder its foes. Thorny vines and underbrush grow rapidly in a 20-foot radius centered on a point the unicorn chooses within 60 feet. This area becomes difficult terrain, and each enemy that starts its turn in the area takes 6 (1d12) piercing damage as the plants lash out.

Unicorn Regional Effects

• Blessed Sanctuary: Animals within 1 mile of the unicorn’s lair are unusually tame and friendly towards strangers. Predators do not attack unprovoked, reflecting the unicorn’s influence over the creatures of the forest.
• Healing Waters: Water sources within 1 mile of the unicorn’s lair are blessed. Drinking from these waters has the same effect as a lesser restoration spell, once per creature per day. This effect showcases the unicorn’s ability to imbue the natural world with its healing magic.
• Luminous Canopy: At night, the area within 1 mile of the unicorn’s lair is softly illuminated by a gentle, ethereal light. This light allows creatures to see as if it were twilight, reducing the concealment provided by darkness. This phenomenon symbolizes the unicorn’s role as a beacon of hope and purity.