UNICORN
If dragons are an archetypal fantasy creature from one end of the spectrum, unicorns are their counterpart, being equally recognized and popular throughout history, literature, and now film and television. It is quite possible that no two fantasy creatures are as instantly recognizable.
Horns The primary feature that sets unicorns apart from mundane horses is their single horn, properly called an “alicorn.” It is commonly whorled or spiraled, but don’t let that hamper your creativity. The world is full of horned creatures of various forms, some with very spectacular (or at least detailed and interesting) horns. Study what exists, and let ...
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