Unicorn

**Unicorn** is a  Mini-Boss in **Harvestella**. He is a magical horselike creature with beautiful white hair and a prominent spiral horn rising from his forehead. He is first encountered in Higan Canyon.

Ultimately joining the  Protagonist as a supporting character, the **Unicorn** at first considers you and your comrade  Dianthus a threat, misunderstanding that  the girl you are looking for is not his "long lost princess". The **Unicorn** challenges you to a fight. After the fight, he realizes that you and Dianthus could actually be allies.

## Personality

He is very arrogant and doesn't like people doubting his beliefs.

## Combat Strategies

This boss is one of the earliest enemies to telegraph his attacks before he does them. The **Unicorn** will prepare a heavy damage attack, as denoted by an orange circle on the ground. If the Protagonist is within that circle before it disappears, they will be severely damaged by the attack, so avoidance and dashing away from the danger zone are strongly advised.

## Dialogue

#### First Meeting

*"What is this? Do my eyes deceive me? Princess! I am on my way!"*

*"What is the meaning of this!? Neither of you are my princess! Nay, you are naught but tricksters!"*

##### What…are you?

*"I beg your pardon!? Mind your words, you obstreperous imp."*

##### We're not trying to trick you…

*"Oho! The hellion dares speak before my divine presence?"*

*"Are your puny mortal eyes unable to see the magnoliousness that is my celestial vessel? Hmm!?"*

##### …You mean the horn?

*"Impertinent buffoon!!! Do not mistake this for any ordinary horn!"*

##### Does it help with grabbing tall fruit?

*"Are you likening me to a mere farmhand or was that a vain attempt at humor? Both are most unbecoming, you know?"*

*"Oh, to mistake my pure princess with such savages… This might just be the gravest mistake of my life. If such faux pas were to reach the palace walls… Do keep this a secret from the royal family, won't you?"*

*"Hah! So the Omen concedes there are still things in this world beyond their realm of understanding? Such abhorrently arrogant creatures. You would do well to learn from me, a prime example of unparalleled humility."*

*"Wait just a moment. Do my ears deceive me now or did you just say you were looking for a girl? Mayhap it was you scoundrels who swept my princess away!"*

*"There's no use playing dim. My keen eyes have long seen through your nefarious little scheme. Now that I think on it, I have never before heard of a human and an Omen joining forces… How very suspicious. Yes… Quite dubious indeed… You will tell me where you have hidden my princess! Refuse and I will unleash the full force of my illimitable power! Witness me, you vociferous trolls!"*

#### After the fight

*"Hmph… I must say I am impressed. You force my hand… I have no choice but to unleash my most dreadful final ability… Salubrious Spear! Witness me!"*

*"Fuwahaha! And now it is though you have laid nary a scratch. Terrifying, no? Utterly stupefying! You are welcome to tremble in my presence. Now for a rematch, and this time you WILL tell me where my princess is being kept! Fail to do so, and I will heal my wounds again, and again. As many times as is required!"*

*"Peculiar creature!? I am **Unicorn** of the Cryptids, you audacious cretin!"*

*"Hmm… I am certain this Aria and my princess are not one and the same. Their names are different, for a start! Please forgive my haste. Although, it is quite some coincidence that we should both be searching for someone."*

*"Oho, you wish to join me in my search? I have only just arrived at this ravine myself, so I'm not well acquainted with the terrain. Yes, I see no harm. Until I find my princess, at least. But I will not fight by your side. I promised only ever to use my healing magic for the princess."*

#### Becoming a Mage

*"Hmm? Look this way… You seem perfectly capable of casting magic to me."*

*"And what does that matter?"*

*"\*grumble\* T'isnt."*

*"Me? MY magic?"*

*"\*grumble grumble\*"*

*"\*grumble grumble\* Very well… This way, Ein. Now listen carefully. This is a rare and irredeemably valuable lecture from your esteemed Professor **Unicorn**."*

*"First, I will show you an example. Behold this splendid demonstration of magic arts!"*

*"Now you try."*

*"Could you not tell by watching? I simply concentrated all of my awareness on my Celestial Vessel and fired out the magic."*

*"Come now. One mustn't balk at the first hurdle! Now just close your eyes and give it a try!"*

*"Nnn!? What's happening?"*

*"Enough with the labyrinthine elucidations. Speak simply!"*

*"Is that to say…that my lecture worked? ...But of course it would! Your teacher was none other than the illustrious **Unicorn**."*

*"Yes, yes. Let us not waste any more time. We can defeat that monster now, can we not?"*

### Meeting Hydolanzer

*"Oooh dear. My celestial vessel is beginning to make quite a ruckus!"*

*"Honestly? I haven't a clue…"*

### Defeating Hydolanzer

##### Don't worry about it.

*"It was quite the tall order, in the end."*

##### I'm just glad I could help.

*"Worry not. I am a generous Cryptid."*

*"That is not a place you can enter, I'm afraid."*

*"Ah… It finally relented. Well then, I guess I ought to take you and the girl back home. What? You're from Lethe at the foot of the ravine, correct? It isn't terribly far from here."*

## Letters

### I request the assistance of my retainer.

Dear Retainer,

Have you been well? It is your master, Unicorn. This sudden letter may come as a surprise,but there is a good reason behind it. You see, I have some business at Castle Lewis--or rather, the Castle of Illusion--and request the assistance of my loyal retainer. I trust that you will oblige, seeing it is the duty of a retainer to obey their lord. I will await you in front of the castle.

### I wish to have a discussion.

Thank you again for accompanying me to the Castle of Illusion. I was quite satisfied with the results of our visit...although I did not expect to hear that the culprit behind my false memories no longer resided there. Those Omens truly are a selfish, arrogant lot. But there is little we can do about that. Instead, I considered their offer of having these memories removed and would like to ask for your input. I will await you in my forest.

### I know where we shall go first.

I kept you waiting, didn't I, my humble attendant? As suspected, the memories I have of my princess are beyond countable in number, but I finally know now where we should visit first.

First on the agenda will be the splendid Nemea, with its torrents of soft pink cherry blossoms. A truly fine place to begin, wouldn't you agree?

I will await for you there, faithful servant.

### I trust that you have not forgotten.

I have completed my preparations and I am now ready for our next destination. I trust that you have not forgotten where that is? OR HAVE YOU!? Well...you are lucky I am a most munificent master.

As an act of kindness, I will remind my most scatter brained minion that our meeting place is to be Shatolla. Write it down on a napkin or something so that you do not forget again. I will await you there.