Unicow
A shy, one-horned cow of the open plains that charges with surprising force, ignores charms and death spells, and gives milk that toughens whoever drinks it.
Appearance
Typically a black-patched white beast, the unicow has a single blue horn jutting from its brow.
Combat
The horn gores for 2-20 damage, at +2 to hit after a charge of 30 feet or more. Its saving throws are those of a 7th-level wizard. Charm and hold magic fail against it, and so do death spells.
Habitat and Society
Unicows avoid people and keep to grassy plains. Like a unicorn, one can be tamed by a pure-hearted maiden, but she has to be neutral and, it is said, a bit dim. These devoted milkmaids care for their herds lovingly until the day they sell them to elven slaughterhouses for meatloaf. Unicows have a language of their own, used almost entirely to discuss grass.
Ecology
Nobody knows where they came from or why. Drinking their milk raises Constitution by 2 for 2-5 hours.
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Statistics
| Climate/Terrain | Temperate grasslands, like Wisconsin |
|---|---|
| Frequency | Medium rare |
| Organization | Herd |
| Activity Cycle | Day |
| Diet | Herbivore |
| Intelligence | Average |
| Treasure | X |
| Alignment | Neutral |
| No. Appearing | 1-10 |
| Armor Class | 2 |
| Movement | 12 |
| Hit Dice | 3 +2 |
| THAC0 | 27 |
| No. of Attacks | 3 (hoof/hoof/horn) |
| Damage/Attack | 1-4/1-4/1-10 |
| Special Attacks | Charge |
| Special Defenses | Immune to certain spells |
| Magic Resistance | Standard |
| Size | L (5’ tall at shoulder) |
| Morale | Average (10) |
| XP Value | 420 |