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Deep within the enchanted forest a creature emerges from behind a tee. It has a shiny white coat of fur that radiates beauty, it trots briskly between the enchanting trees within the forest. A single horn protrudes from its forehead, standing tall and proud. You try and chase after it, but give up in a few short minutes, knowing that you'll never be able to catch up to it, due to its extraordinary speed, or overcome its impeccable sense of pride The Mystic Unicorn is uncatchable for a man.
The Unicorn
The Unicorn is a legendary creature, known for its magical abilities. However, in modern times this majestic creature has became nothing more than a myth, a legend, another tale within a fairytale.
Back in the really olden days when myths and legends were considered real, the Unicorn was most popular by the Greeks and Europeans, however there are other majestic creatures that are similar to the Unicorn that we all know and love throughout the world. There are many interpretations about the Unicorn - some saw it as a creature of purity and grace, while others say its horn the ability to cure illnesses and poisons. Because of its magical properties, the Unicorn was sought after by many people in the early ages. In the early ages it was common that the wealthy and the nobility to attempt and obtain the Unicorn's horn in order to protect themselves from attacks and to extend their lifespans. Due to the high popular demand in obtaining a Unicorn's horn, many traders who cam from the north and south would sell "Unicorn Horns" . These horns were not actual Unicorn horns but the horns from rhinos and narwhals, the horns were sold for many times their weight and gold, which proved to be a very profitable industry.
Types of Unicorns
- Asian Unicorn (The Qilin)
- African Unicorn (The Ababda)
- South American Unicorn (The Camahueto)
- The Greek/European Unicorn
Portrayal of the Unicorn
The mystic Unicorn is known as a majestic and mighty beast that lived deep within the woodlands and unconquerable by man. In fact only an innocent maiden could tame a Unicorn, so this weakness of the Unicorn was taken advantage of, in lore wise, it is said that innocent maidens were instructed to wait underneath a tree and wait for a unicorn to gallop by. Once the Unicorn spotted the maiden, it would then be drawn to the maiden and lay its head in her lap. Once it fell asleep, the hunters would then gather round the Unicorn and capture it.
Unicorn Magical Abilities
Do Unicorns have magical abilities? Yes, Unicorns are known to have to hold many powerful abilities within their horn. Their horns are capable of glowing, which is gorgeous and fascinating, but not incredibly mind-blowing. Though, Unicorns are famously known for their healing powers, like with a single touch from its horn your illness or injury is cured. A Unicorn's horn can also purify water, in history it is believed that if you drink water from a Unicorns horn it would protect you from all disease and poisoning. However, truth be told, a Unicorn's horn has no magic, it only has magic if it's attached to the Unicorn.
Unicorn Tears
Unicorn tears are very powerful for healing. a single tear from a Unicorn is powerful enough to cure hundreds of people. However, they are extremely rare; Unicorns will only cry a few times within a hundred years, and it only cries when it is overwhelmed with grief. Even though Unicorn tears are formed from extreme grief, they can cure the wounds of the heart as well as physical wounds.
Unicorn Blood
You read it, Unicorn blood is another magical property of this beautiful creature. Unicorn blood is just as powerful as Unicorn tears, which can also heal wounds and illnesses. However, killing such a pure and innocent creature will lead to a cursed life.
Unicorn Hair
The hair from a Unicorn's mane and/or tail are filled with magical properties. Unicorn hair can create cloth that is indestructible, but besides the cloth its hair also has magical healing abilities as well. Unlike the its horn, Unicorn hair doesn't need to be attached to the Unicorn in order to heal injuries. In order to find Unicorn hair, just look around the forest. However, Unicorn hair is ten times stronger if a Unicorn gives it you, then finding it or taking it without consent.
Unicorns are Fast and Strong
Unicorns are one of the most fastest creatures within the lands. They can gallop extremely fast, and never get tired, never need to stop for food or drink.
Unicorns Can Detect the Truth from Lies
Unicorns are famously known for being magical creatures of purity, and are always seeking the truth. There is no use in lying to a Unicorn because they can tell if you're lying to them or not. Just like everyone, Unicorns love hearing the truth, and when they hear the truth, they will trust you, but if you lie to a Unicorn, you will lose its trust.
Can a Unicorn Grant Wishes?
The thought of Unicorns granting wishes intrigues people, for many obvious reasons. However, a Unicorn will not grant wishes to just anyone like a Genie would.
If a wish from a Unicorn is what you seek, you need to do the following. First ask politely, whenever you are with a Unicorn you must always speak politely with a Unicorn, especially when asking for a favor.
Secondly you must thank the Unicorn, even if it doesn't grant your wish, you still need to show respect towards it.
Now when asking a Unicorn to grant a wish of yours, there are rules to what a Unicorn will and will not grant. Unicorns will never grant any selfish wishes, if you seek something for yourself like money or glory, it will not grant your wish. Unicorns will only grant selfless wishes, meaning a wish that is used to help or save others.
