Unicorns are an equine species that could be found in The Crater. They are considered an extinct species.
Their fate is yet unknown.

Description

_____________________________


Unicorns are tall and slender equines with mostly white and greyish coats, sometimes blueish. The coat is very thick, meant to keep them warm in the cold biomes, and the wool can be used for various crafts. Some lighter and darker dots can be observed on the fur, which is very thick. They have a long thin tail, ending with a fur tuft, and very long manes.

The major characteristic of the unicorns is the big red horn on the top of their skull. The horn can be in various shapes and placements, but always on the top part of the unicorn's skull.

Behavior

_____________________________


Not much is known about unicorn behavior for now, apart from the fact they had a symbiotic relationship with pegasi. They were apparently very protective of them and shared the hate of the predator species.

They seemed to be creatures made to resist the cold, though it was observed that unicorns could handle temperate climates too.

Special diet
Unicorns were known to eat specific types of plants (carnivorous and venomous plants, like kelpie mouths for example) in order to keep their blood being toxic to predators. They played a huge role in the regulation of these plants species back then, and since they disappeared, these plants have begun spreading without control.
Unicorn (equus unicornis)
Also called Snow ghosts
Average size ~3m
Lifespan ~200y
Diet Herbivore
                                              
Environment Snowy mountains, fields, forests (cold biomes prefered)
Status Extinct
Known characters from this species

Known hybrids characters
Unicorn skull, still has some decaying fur on it.
Armors
Adult unicorns were known to wear armor most of the time. These armors were made to keep them safe from "demons" attacks (kelpies and noctules). The armors were made of various metals and gemstones, and designed to perfectly match the body types/capacities of each individual. The armors were not crafted by unicorns and pegasi, but by wyverns -creatures we haven't met in the webcomic yet-.

Symbiosis with pegasi
Unicorns were known to live in complete symbiosis with pegasi, sharing the same home, same traditions, and even mixed with each other. While pegasi's science was helping both species progress, unicorns were the ones protecting the whole clan from demons. Now that they are gone, it is clear pegasi still carry on their memory and are trying to adapt without their protection.
Depiction of a fully grown unicorn.


Remains
Unicorns have disappeared from the world for unknown reasons. Kelpies don't seem to know the cause of it, but it is unknown if pegasi know.

The only things they left behind are their decaying bodies and skeletons, which can be found all over the world, in very various places.

Venomous blood
Any predator knew that trying to eat a unicorn was a bad idea. Unicorns, thanks to their unique diet, were able to produce highly toxic blood. The blood was corrosive, burning everything it touched, and was known to be awfully painful. Just hurting the unicorn and touching the blood could cause damage. Unicorns were immune to their own species' venom.

The blood was what gave its characteristic red color to their horns. They were able to splash venom directly onto their opponents' weak body parts (eyes, face), but also to inject it directly by stabbing the horn in the flesh. The venom was lightning-fast acting, able to kill a freshwater kelpie in some hours. There was no antidote known to escape the awful fate of burning from the inside.

Abilities and powers

_____________________________


Natural strenght : Unicorns were very strong, totally able to rivalize with kelpies. Additionally, their armor protected them from attacks.
Venomous blood : As explained above, unicorns used their venomous blood to kill predators.
Cold resistance : With their thick coats, unicorns were fully insulated from the cold.

Trivia

_____________________________


▪ The unicorns from Water Demons universe are heavily inspired by the original unicorn myth depicting white horses with a unique horn on the forehead.
▪ The fact they all disappeared was very inspired by The Last Unicorn, a fantasy novel written by Peter S. Beagle.
▪ Heimdall is the only known creature who still bears unicorn blood in her veins.


© 2025 Water Demons