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These Unicorns unicorns are based on those found in the land of Phaze, from Piers Anthony's Apprentice Adept series. Their horns, as the source of their magic, essentially make them horse-plus, enhancing their physical capabilities to go with their sentience.

Unicorns are proud and stubborn, but intensely loyal. Their horns, as the source of their magic, essentially make them horse-plus, enhancing their physical capabilities to go with their sentience.

Unicorns in their natural form are larger than most horses and their coats may be of any colour color - even those not standard for regular horses. Each has a horn, and can 'play' their horn, each Unicorn unicorn sounding like a different instrument - any instrument.

It is not unusual among Unicorn unicorn herds to find those that are horse-sized or hued are shunned for this. Herd Stallions, who decide all breeding in their herds, will not breed them in order to prevent the chance of their foals turning out similarly - regardless of whether this actually happens or not.

Nearly all Unicorns unicorns remain with their herd and answer to their Herd Stallion even when away from the herd, making them distinctly Lawful. They lean more toward Good than Neutral, though it often takes them time to admit what they are doing (especially for non-Unicornsunicorns) is in best interests. There are almost never any Chaotic or Evil Unicorns, and those that are, are outcasts and exiles with whom no Unicorn unicorn will deign to speak or deal.

From birth, every Unicorn unicorn belongs to the Herd in which they are sired, and answers to the Herd Stallion. Breeding within the Herd, as well as political and territorial disputes with others, is completely within the purview of the Herd Stallion. Lesser Stallions may challenge the Herd Stallion for command of the Herd, or may range further out and seek to start a Herd of their own.

Some Unicorns unicorns stray from their herds, though never without their knowledge. Those Unicorns unicorns shunned for being 'horse-hued' or of smaller size are more prone to these wandering urges, but they never truly leave their herd.

Once a year, in order to keep bloodlines fresh, nearby herds exchange their young with each other. At these times, the Unicorns unicorns are considered to be of their new herd, though they retain close ties with their former herd.

Herd Stallions seldom intervene when a Unicorn unicorn chooses to go wandering, though if they believe there is issue with 'their' Unicornunicorn, they will quickly handle it - mobilizing the entire Herd if they wish to make the gravitas of the situation known.

Unicorns speak Equine and 'Horn-Talk'. Unicorns can use their musical horns to communicate with each other with the same command of language as others would in Common. For others, they can play a series of notes or a medley to attempt to communicate a general idea of their meaning - though this is limited (DC20 [[SRD:Sense Motive Skill|Sense Motive]] to interpret, decreases to DC15, then DC10 depending on how familiar you are with the Unicornunicorn). Only a Unicorn unicorn can learn Horn-Talk

Due to their ability to change form (See below) they make the effort to learn the language of the form. When speaking humanoid languages (Common, Elven, Dwarven, etc) they speak with an archaic inflection caused by their own native language being similarly so (to them). As a Unicorn unicorn might say, "Canst not be human if thou canst not speak human idiom."

Most Unicorns unicorns have names that are sourced either from the instrument they play (Such as Belle for one whose horn sounds like bells) or are the Common vocalization of notes played on a horn (Such as a double-harmonica note becoming 'Neysa'). Some few have names bestowed on them by parents or the Herd themselves, but there is no uniformity in these names.

* Large Magical Beast (Size changes to Small for {{3.5e Racial Traits|name=Unicorns |attribbonus1=+4|attrib1=Strength |attribbonus2=+2|attrib2=Dexterity |attribbonus3=+2|attrib3=Constitution |attribbonus4=+4|attrib4=Intelligence |attribbonus6=+1|attrib6=Wisdom |attribbonus6=+2|attrib6=Charisma |attribfluff=Unicorns as a Foalare stronger, swifter and hardier than horses, then Medium as a Colt/Filly) with the Shapechanger subtypeand their sentience only enhances that further. Everything below assumes an adult UnicornUnicorns appeal to many others, adjustments must be made for younger and they know this.  |type=Magical Beast|subtype=Shapechanger |size=Large (see further downLong)|basespeed=50 feet |vision=Low-light Vision |autolanguage=Equine, Horn-Talk|bonuslanguage=Common, any non-secret|favoredclass=Druid|ecl=4}} * Unicorns begin with 2 4 levels of Magical Beast, granting them 2d10 4d10 racial hit die. Their skill points for these levels are (2+Int Mod)x5x7. They gain one feat two feats from these levels. It also grants them +2 4 Base Attack Bonus and , +3 4 to Fortitude and Reflex* +4 Strength, +2 Dexterity, +2 Constitution, +4 Intelligence, to Reflex and +2 Charisma. Unicorns 1 to Will base saves* Unicorn racial class skills are stronger[[SRD:Listen_Skill|Listen]], swifter and hardier than horses[[SRD:Spot_Skill|Spot]], [[SRD:Survival_Skill|Survival]] and their sentience only enhances that further. Unicorns appeal to many others, and they know this.* A Unicorn's base land speed in it's natural form is 70 feet[[SRD:Control_Shape_Skill|Control Shape]]* Naturally magic resistant: Grants 5+HD Spell Resistance. If the Unicornunicorn's horn is ever separated, this no longer functions.* Natural Horn weapon: A Unicornunicorn's Horn counts as a magic +3 1 Rapier for damage and criticals. At each character level you gain an ability score increase, this increases by one, to a maximum of +5. You still gain the ability score increase as usual.* Natural hoof attacks: These deal 1d4 1d6 damage each.* Full attack: A Unicorn unicorn may attak attack with its horn at full BaB then either front or rear hooves (if a target is behind them) at -5.* Spell Like Abilities: 1/day of either 'Neutralise '[[SRD:Neutralize_Poison|Neutralize Poison]]'' or ''[[SRD:Remove_Curse|Remove Curse]]''. The natural magic and anti-magic, stemming from the horn, grants it curative properties. In both cases, the target must have contact with the horn.* Low-light Vision* Unicorns gain [[SRD:Alertness|Alertness]], [[SRD:Endurance|Endurance]], [[SRD:Weapon_Finesse|Weapon Finesse ]] and Endurance* Control Shape [[SRD:Run_(WisFeat) is always a class skill|Run]] as racial feats

Unicorns have the ability to learn to adopt up to two other forms. This takes time to master, but by adulthood is usually achieved. Many Unicorns unicorns take Human human (or a humanoid) as one of their options, but not all. Regardless of their alternate form, their horn is always present, though often as a snub-horn or horn-button.

To assume a new form for the first time, they must succeed at a DC25 Control Shape check. This check is increased by 5 for each form already mastered (Excluding their natural Unicorn unicorn form), but reduced by 2 for each attempt. Each form must be of a living creature (No Constructs constructs or Undeadundead, for example)that possesses HD equal to or less than your ECL, but never higher.

A Unicorn unicorn may not make more than six attempts in one day, and after doing so becomes exhausted.

A Unicorn unicorn may only assume a form up to their own size category. They may go as many size categories smaller as they wish, however. When assuming a new form, use the physical abilities (Strength, Dexterity, Constitution, or ability modifiers, whichever is more appropriate, of the new form. Mental abilities (Intelligence, Wisdom, Charisma) are not affected. If the new form has no natural armor, use the Unicornunicorn's own. If it does have natural armor, use the higher of the two.

It is theoretically possible for a Unicorn unicorn to master more than two alternate forms, but it represents such a great investment of time and energy that few do.

Once a Unicorn unicorn is familiar with their human(oid) form, if they chose one, they may choose to appear clothed. Their clothing can be of any design they choose, but their colours colors are decided by the unicorn's coat. These clothes can be given to others and will magically resize to fit the first person (only) who wears them. A Unicorn unicorn can create new clothes when he next changes to that form. Any such clothes worn when a Unicorn unicorn changes out of his human form disappear.For all other items on a Unicorn unicorn when they change form, they are considered dropped in the nearest free space.

* Base Land Speed reduced to 60ft40ft* Gain only 1 level 3 levels of Magical Beast (Giving only 1d10 3d10 RHD, x4 instead of x5 on (2+Int Mod)x6 skill points, +1 BaB 3 Base attack Bonus, +3 to Fortitude, +3 to Reflex and +2 1 to Fort and Willbase saves. They retain the Bonus FeatFeats)* Even as a 1RHD creature, taking class levels does not overwrite this.* Youth Unicorns Colts and fillies have generally only mastered one alternate form.* Hoof attacks deal only 1d3 1d4 damage* LA: +3 (Total ECL before class levels: 4* When a Youth colt or filly becomes adult, these alterations are replaced by the standard adult traits as above

* Base Land Speed Reduced to 50ft30ft* Gain no only 2 levels of Magical Beast but are still considered as such. Upon becoming a Youth(Giving only 2d10 RHD, they gain their first level of it as above. Do not multiply 1st Class Level (2+Int Mod)x5 skill points by 4; this is reserved for the first level of Magical Beast given on becoming a Colt/Filly, +2 Base attack Bonus, +3 to Fortitude, +3 to Reflex.They gain only one Bonus Feat)

Benefit: As a Unicornunicorn, your horn provides you with a natural musical instrument. You may use your Bardic Music at the same time as any other actions, though you must pass a DC18 Concentration check to do so.