Unicorn

A unicorn is a creature who inhabits the lands of Albion, such as Camelot. It is a mythological creature who is thought to be linked with powerful magic. The legends state that if a unicorn is killed then a curse will fall over the person who killed it. The only way to lift the curse is if the killer proves themselves to be pure of heart, like the unicorn. The unicorn is protected by Anhora, the keeper of the unicorn.



While on a hunting trip Merlin encountered a unicorn. Although he tried to send it away, Arthur shot the unicorn dead and took its horn as proof of killing it. Gaius warns both Arthur and Uther of the curse associated with the unicorn but neither of them listen. However, within a few days, the crops die and the wells drain of water.

After Arthur passes the final test in which he proves his heart to be as pure as a unicorns (By willingly giving his life for Merlin's) the curse is lifted. Arthur and Merlin go into the forest to lay the unicorn's horn to rest when they see the unicorn alive again. (The Labyrinth of Gedref)

Behind the scenes
In British mythology the unicorn was also a very shy creature. It was highly sought for by hunters and many traps were supposedly designed to capture them. The most common belief around the unicorn was that only a virgin can tame a unicorn. Therefore these traps would involve placing the virgin within and luring the unicorn out.