Homebrew Half Unicorn Species Details

From legends to myths, an old world to a new dawn. Stories of Unicorns where a mere thought of such a creature to exist.

Being able to grant wishes or cure great illnesses, unicorns were a mere legend in most people's eyes.

Many do search for these creatures, but many of them seek to not be found.

- Unknown

Being blessed by the power of Celestial magic and the nature that surrounds them, half unicorns where created from the lost fey souls wandering the deep forests and under-groves. Reborn in the kind hearted and rather powerful elder unicorn's eyes (Which gifts the half unicorns their human hybrid appearance/form.) A half unicorn is tasked to protect their kind as well unicorns in general. All forms of life matter to them, forest animals are no exception to their protection either. Half unicorns tend to guide lost travelers away from dangers and harm within the forests they passed through if they deemed them as not a threat. There are still some half unicorns who continue their ancestors practices. However, over the centuries most half unicorns became more accustom to the humanoid living styles. Most half unicorns are now born similar to humans due to their population growing, but still keep a close connection to the nature around them.

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It's Not Just The Pelt Color

The pelts, hair and skin tones are a wide range of colors for half unicorns as well as the appearance of their horns being many different shapes and styles. Half unicorns take pride in their looks, and may even add other forms to show themselves off such as jewelry, clothing or even makeup. A half unicorns appearance is very similar in anatomy compared to humans. Only difference is they have horse like ears, tails, their lower body is covered in fur and they have hooves for feet. They all have horns in the center of their foreheads. Many see half unicorns as a guileful Celestial creatures willing to help those in need or were sent by the god of nature themselves. Half unicorns are considered by most a trustworthy species and are able to walk with a fair amount of freedom in cities. Although, due to the misconception that half unicorns possess the same traits as full unicorns due. Some see them as a means of profit by their ability to grant wishes or to heal sicknesses. Half unicorns do not possess those abilities which leads some to see them as trickster feys.

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 Alignment

Most half unicorns are generally lawful good and tend show their true intentions through the color of their magic and how they treat the nature around them. The lighter the color, the more likely they are to be on a rather peaceful of sovereign alignment. The darker the color, the more likely they are on a rather darker alignment or were deceived to peruse a path of destruction.

 

Strong in tough terrain

Half unicorns are able to run or walk for a long periods of time, mostly due to their hooves. Their endurance is a match to be made, however they are not as fast as similar species to them. Most half unicorn's do take care of their health and enjoy either nice strolls or runs, because of this half unicorns are not impeded by difficult terrain.

 

Deep with Nature

Where most see a forest as a nice view or a lengthy track, half unicorns are able to feel the emotions of the forests around them, the creatures within it and as well the magic that flows through it. The deep connection with the magic in the forest helps keep them from getting lost and to keep away from possible dangers they may have not seen, but felt. Because of this, you gain proficiency in the Animal Handling.

 

Fey Ancestry 

You have advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can't put you to sleep.

 

Unicorn horn

You are never unarmed. You are proficient with your horn, which is a melee weapon that deals 1d4 magical piercing damage. As well you can cast the light cantrip from your horn, you can use this up to 3 times per short rest. Your spell casting focus is your horn.

 

Dark vision

You have a 60ft range in dimly lit or dark areas.

 

Celestial Antecedents

You have an advantage on saving throws to prevent being Charmed.

 

Celestial Blooded

You know the Druidcraft cantrip. As well, you can cast Detect Evil and Good spell at 1st level, without expending a spell slot, you regain the ability to do so every short rest. When you reach 3rd level, you can cast Calm Emotions spell at 2nd level with this trait and regain the ability to do so after a short rest rest. When you reach 10th level, you can cast Dispel Evil and Good spell at 5th level with this trait and regain the ability to do so after a long rest. Wisdom is your spellcasting ability for these spells.

 

Swift Hooves

You have an advantage on saving throws against being grappled, you do not suffer movement speed decrease from being prone

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Half Unicorn Traits

It’s hard to make generalizations about half unicorns, but your half unicorn character has these traits.

Ability Score Increase

Your Wisdom and Charisma score is increase by 1, and one other ability score of your choice increase by 1.

Age

Half Unicorns are considered immortal due to their reincarnation and the blessings by the elder unicorns magic

Size

Half unicorns are about the same size as humans or a bit larger, ranging from 5 to 6 feet tall. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 35 feet.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common, Celestial and one other language of your choice. Usually half unicorns keep their languages to the locations they currently are living in