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+ | | image = Black_Unicorn.JPG |
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+ | | caption = A dread black unicorn galloping. |
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+ | | name = Black Unicorn |
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+ | | size5e = |
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| − | | alignment = {{Alignment grid|off|off|off|off|off|off|on|on|on}} |
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| + | | size3e = Large |
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| + | | type3e = [[Magical beast]] |
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| + | | alignment3e = Always [[chaotic evil]] |
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| + | | challenge3e = 3 |
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| + | | size2e = Large |
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| + | | alignment2e = [[Chaotic evil]] |
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| + | | refs2e = <ref name="DM190">{{Cite dragon/190/Unique Unicorns}}</ref> |
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| + | | vision = [[Darkvision]] |
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| + | | activecycle = Night |
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| + | | diet = Carnivore |
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| + | | location = |
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| + | | language = [[Common]] |
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| + | | climate = Any |
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| + | | terrain = Forest, plains |
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| + | | genrefs = <ref name="MF"/><ref name="DM190"/> |
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| + | | haircolor = Black |
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| + | | eyecolor = Burning red, black |
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| + | | appearrefs = <ref name="MF"/><ref name="DM190"/> |
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| − | '''Black unicorns''' |
+ | '''Black unicorns''' were [[unicorn]]s who had been corrupted with the blood of [[demon]]s and other [[fiend]]s. They were known to live in [[Thay]].<ref name="MF"/> |
| + | ==Description== |
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| − | Black unicorns will only allow [[human]] or [[drow]] females of an evil alignment to ride them.<ref name="MoF-P84">{{Cite book/Monsters of Faerûn|84}}</ref> It is believed they particularly enjoy serving [[Blackguards]].<ref name="MoF-P84">{{Cite book/Monsters of Faerûn|84}}</ref> |
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| + | Black unicorns had coal-black fur and silky manes. Their eyes could be glossy black<ref name="DM190"/> or burning red.<ref name="MF"/> Their distinctive spiraled horns were long and chased with silver.<ref name="MF"/> Unlike normal unicorns, they had the sharp teeth of a carnivore.<ref name="MF"/><ref name="DM190"/> |
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+ | ==Behavior== |
| + | Black unicorns were crazed, hateful creatures that lived for violence. They delighted in causing pain and suffering and preferred to eat their meals alive.<ref name="MF"/><ref name="DM190"/> |
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+ | ==Abilities== |
| + | Black unicorns, like their more peaceful kin, had multiple magical abilities. Like all unicorns, they could not be magically charmed or held and were immune to poison and to death spells.<ref name="DM190"/> They continually radiated [[Silence, 15' radius|silence]] in a {{SIAdj|15|ft}} radius around them.<ref name="DM190"/> Three times per day, they could turn [[Invisibility|invisible]], or radiate [[Darkness, 15' radius|darkness]] for {{SI|15|ft|long=yes}} around them.<ref name="DM190"/> Additionally, if they successfully attacked an opponent with their horn, they could [[inflict light wounds]] up to three times each day.<ref name="MF"/> Once per day, they could [[teleport without error|teleport]] themselves and their riders without risk,<ref name="MF"/> but could only teleport while in darkness or shadow.<ref name="DM190"/> |
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| − | * {{Cite book/Monsters of Faerûn|83-84}} |
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| − | * {{Cite book/Unapproachable East}} |
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| + | Black unicorns were highly intelligent and could learn to speak [[Common]]. Because of this, it was rumored that Thayan wizards were trying to teach them to cast spells with only verbal components.<ref name="MF"/> |
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| + | Additionally, black unicorns could see up to {{SI|300|ft|long=yes}} in complete and even magical darkness. However, they disliked light.<ref name="DM190"/> |
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| + | The horn of a black unicorn was poisonous; anyone struck by it risked being paralyzed for as long as three days before dying of heart failure. The horn could be used to make an extremely potent and fast-acting poison that could kill or paralyze the victim.<ref name="DM190"/> |
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| + | ==Ecology== |
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| + | Black unicorns were normally solitary but could also be found in small family units. They were unnatural carnivores that preferred to live in forests or plains. They were not territorial and wandered from place to place, often invisibly.<ref name="DM190"/><ref name="MF"/> |
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| + | Black unicorns were created by wizards in Thay, where they were kept as pets and as mounts in elite cavalry units. However, black unicorns would allow themselves to be ridden by any [[drow]] or [[human]] female of evil morality. They particularly enjoyed serving [[blackguard]]s.<ref name="MF"/> |
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| + | ==Appendix== |
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| + | ===References=== |
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| + | {{Refs}} |
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[[de:Schwarze Einhörner]] |
[[de:Schwarze Einhörner]] |
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[[Category:Unicorns]] |
[[Category:Unicorns]] |
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| − | [[Category:Creatures of lawful evil alignment]] |
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| − | [[Category:Creatures of neutral evil alignment]] |
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| − | [[Category:Creatures of chaotic evil alignment]] |
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| − | [[Category:Creatures found in forests]] |
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| − | [[Category:Creatures found in plains]] |
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Black unicorns were unicorns who had been corrupted with the blood of demons and other fiends. They were known to live in Thay.[1]
Description
Black unicorns had coal-black fur and silky manes. Their eyes could be glossy black[2] or burning red.[1] Their distinctive spiraled horns were long and chased with silver.[1] Unlike normal unicorns, they had the sharp teeth of a carnivore.[1][2]
Behavior
Black unicorns were crazed, hateful creatures that lived for violence. They delighted in causing pain and suffering and preferred to eat their meals alive.[1][2]
Abilities
Black unicorns, like their more peaceful kin, had multiple magical abilities. Like all unicorns, they could not be magically charmed or held and were immune to poison and to death spells.[2] They continually radiated silence in a 15‑foot (4.6‑meter) radius around them.[2] Three times per day, they could turn invisible, or radiate darkness for 15 feet (4.6 meters) around them.[2] Additionally, if they successfully attacked an opponent with their horn, they could inflict light wounds up to three times each day.[1] Once per day, they could teleport themselves and their riders without risk,[1] but could only teleport while in darkness or shadow.[2]
Black unicorns were highly intelligent and could learn to speak Common. Because of this, it was rumored that Thayan wizards were trying to teach them to cast spells with only verbal components.[1]
Additionally, black unicorns could see up to 300 feet (91 meters) in complete and even magical darkness. However, they disliked light.[2]
The horn of a black unicorn was poisonous; anyone struck by it risked being paralyzed for as long as three days before dying of heart failure. The horn could be used to make an extremely potent and fast-acting poison that could kill or paralyze the victim.[2]
Ecology
Black unicorns were normally solitary but could also be found in small family units. They were unnatural carnivores that preferred to live in forests or plains. They were not territorial and wandered from place to place, often invisibly.[2][1]
Black unicorns were created by wizards in Thay, where they were kept as pets and as mounts in elite cavalry units. However, black unicorns would allow themselves to be ridden by any drow or human female of evil morality. They particularly enjoyed serving blackguards.[1]
Appendix
References
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 James Wyatt, Rob Heinsoo (February 2001). Monster Compendium: Monsters of Faerûn. Edited by Duane Maxwell. (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 83–84. ISBN 0-7869-1832-2.
- ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 2.12 Michael John Wybo II (February 1993). “Unique Unicorns”. In Roger E. Moore ed. Dragon #190 (TSR, Inc.), pp. 90–94.