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Narwhals, sometimes known as unicorns of the ocean, were marine mammals known for their long horns.[1]

Description[]

Grown narwhals were large creatures, their bodies measuring somewhere between 20​ to ​40 feet (6.1​ to ​12 meters) in length, and with horns between 6​ to ​12 feet (1.8​ to ​3.7 meters) long.[1] Their horns were sought after as a source of ivory[5][6] and were capable of containing great amounts of magic.[7]

Behavior[]

Narwhals were peaceful animals, but would defend themselves using their great horns if threatened or attacked.[1]

Ecology[]

They were most often spotted in groups of between one and six individuals.[1]

Habitats[]

Although narwhales favored cold waters,[1] they could be found in a variety of oceans, such as the Sea of Fallen Stars[2][3][4] and Sea of Moving Ice.[8]

Relationships[]

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An armored humanoid rides a narwhal into battle against a hippocampus-mounted triton.

Communities of sea elves and dolphins occasionally kept narwhals as pets and guardians.[1] In the Sea of Fallen Stars, they were often employed as beasts of burden, owing to their strength and docile nature.[9]

Narwhals were a favored animal of the Seldarine deity Deep Sashelas.[10]

Usage[]

Some aquatic races, such as tritons, were known to use occasionally use narhwal horns as a substitute for magic staves because they could hold considerable amounts of magic. They also were one of the few underwater substances strong enough to handle being crafted into a staff of the magi or rod of lordly might.[7]

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