Ki-rin

Ki-rins were noble creatures native to the celestial planes, who either worked for good-aligned deities in direct opposition to the forces of evil or served as protectors of large areas of the mortal world. They were regarded as harbingers of good fortune, and days when a ki-rin was sighted were considered blessed.

"I was awed to tears at the mere sight of my first ki-rin, and I've met gods."

- Volo's notes in Volo's Guide to Monsters.

Description
A ki-rin was similar to a unicorn in some respects, as it was a noble equine creature with a single horn. It had a stag-like body, but it was covered in golden scales instead of fur. Its horn and hooves were pinkish in color, and it had a thick golden mane of hair. Its eyes were deep violet.

Abilities
Ki-rins could fly without wings, and they had several other powerful spell-like innate abilities, including the ability to read the minds of those around them. They were extremely resistant to magic.

Combat
Ki-rins almost always avoided combat. If forced to fight, they would try to render their opponents unconscious.

Homelands
Ki-rins were known to inhabit the highlands of the Moonshae Isles.

Religion
Ki-rins tended to ally mostly with Torm, as well as with Tyr and Ilmater.

Ki-rins themselves worshiped their own patron deity Koriel, though they had no priests among their ranks.

Appearances

 * Card Games
 * AD&D Trading Cards