The Ultimate Prize

The Black Unicorn may be the ultimate prize of trophy hunters throughout the Planes. One of the rarest and prized of magical creatures, every individual part of the creature has its uses in alchemy and artificing. Even the very ground that the creature touches can be harvested to produce powerful magical effects.

Shadow Hoofprint Dust:
Some Alchemists believe that the dust collect from the hoofprint of a BU can be utilized in the creation of invisibility vestments.

Black Teeth:
The dragonborn Illusionist, Beakmansterwank, wrote a treatise on crafting BU teeth into power amulets that allow the wearer great mental fortitude and resistance to mind bending effects.

Tail and Fetlocks:
On the plane of Toril, an artifact was found in the hands of a Zenterim priest, made from the hair of a BU tail, the item not only served as a flail, but also had the effect of breaking the luck of those whipped by the item.

Skin:
Of course every school child knows that a BU hide can be crafted into a cloak of shadows and silence as popularized in the popular balled, The Black Cod. It is also whispered in the underworld, that a set of black leather armor, kept by the guildmaster, Sliver, was made from BU hide and could protect the thief from even the deathly touch of the White Lich, Czuddel.

Heart:
Speaking of the White Lich, Czuddel, it is rumored that the last item delivered to him before attaining lichdom, was the still beating black heart of a BU.

Hooves:
I myself once was fortunate enough to obtain a small chunk from the hoof of a BU. After some preparation, I concocted an adhesive that when used in the production of clothing, silence the wearer from all ears. (see Shmelock’s Tome of Wonderful Regents, Volume 2)

Blood:
In the land of Hyborea, the great King Tarn ruled for 420 years, an enormous reign for a human king. His secret was a cellar full of preserved BU blood. A weekly sip staved off the effects of aging for four centuries, until his stock ran dry and he aged 400 years in 3 minutes while his harem looked on in horror.

Eyes:
Those who find themselves in the presence of unicorns are unable to speak lies. While within the sight of a BU, telling a lie can be deadly. Hence the eyes of a BU are useful for truth serums as well as vicious and painful poisons.

Alicorn (horn):
Finally, the BU alicorn has uses beyond description, but the most sought after is its aphrodisiac properties. Rumored to be the most sensual substance one can digest, apply, or insert, it is rare for a BU alicorn to be used for any other propose then brewing love potions, stoking desire, increasing prowess, extending uptime, and enhancing charm. Many users of BU alicron products even survive the experience.