Unicorn

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The unicorn is a species of horse-like creature living on Azeroth, but, unlike horses, they have a horn growing out of their head.

Contents 1 Appereances and mentions 2 Subspecies 3 In World of Warcraft 4 Gallery 5 Myth 6 Reference list

Appereances and mentions

• A white unicorn was the symbol of the high elves of Quel'Thalas and its image could be found on the sails of their Elven Destroyers.^[1]
• Archmagi brandish magical blades and ancient staves while mounted atop their trusty unicorn steeds.^[2]
• Unicorns can be summoned by both druids and elven rangers and unicorn celestial chargers can be summoned by druids using various Summon Nature's Ally spells.^[3]
• The item [Band of the Unicorn] is a reference to this creature.

Subspecies

• Zhevra (presumed)

Zhevras are found throughout the Barrens, as they have a horn in their head, they may be a subspecies of unicorn.

• Unicorn

The basic unicorn subspecies, usually depicted as white. They can be summoned by druids and elven rangers using a spell, Summon Nature's Ally IV.^[3]

• Celestial charger unicorn

Celestial charger unicorns are a more powerful subspecies of unicorn. They can be summoned by druids using a spell, Summon Nature's Ally IX.^[3]

Note: They are said to be stronger as they are summoned with a higher Summon Nature's Ally level than the normal unicorn.

• Hornsaw unicorn

Manual of Monsters Appendix Three describes another subspecies of unicorn, the hornsaw unicorn, however, the validity of the source is disputed.

In World of Warcraft

This section concerns content exclusive to World of Warcraft.

• Charger
  • Summon Charger
• Stabled Quel'dorei Steed

Gallery

The archmage has a mount that is told to be an unicorn.[2]

Paladin Chargers.

Stabled Quel'dorei Steed.

Myth

The Unicorn is possibly one of the oldest and most recognized mythical creatures in the world. The traditional European Unicorn also has a billy-goat beard, a lion's tail, and cloven hooves.

Reference list