Unicorn.
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pegasus
but but both screams sound more like a high pitched excited squeal to me accompanied by frenzied clapping and jumping up and down in place
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Alicorn! Because why not both?
Actually I prefer unicorns as mounts, but I don't think either is particularly more paladin-esque than the other.
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Pegasus.
It's far more righteous.
As a unicorn will only allow maidens to even touch it, my vote is on the Pegasus.
+1 for griffon, though!
Ruyan.
Choosing between the two, I would think Pegasus. If I had my choice, I would say white half-celestial rhinoceros.
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I vote Alicorn as well.
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For clarity: "They universally shun all creatures except for good-aligned fey, good-aligned humanoid women, and the woodlands' native animals, though they may fight alongside other good creatures against common enemies...On rare occasions, lone unicorns without mates or whose partners have been slain have been known to adopt young women of exceptionally pure virtue as surrogates, allowing the women to ride on their backs and becoming their guardians and protectors for life. This bond generally ends amiably if the woman becomes more committed to someone else—such as a lover or child—giving rise to the myth that unicorns only befriend virgins."
So promiscuous paladins of Arshea can totally ride a unicorn as long they're women for whatever reason. Removing the Virgin=Pure thing is fine because of Paizo's commitment to gender equality but it also removes the reasoning behind why unicorns only like women.
As to the OP's question, a winged steed just seems more heroic. so yeah +1 vote for the Pegasus.
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Pegasus for a man
Unicorn for a woman
Fluttershy...
or a Nightmare....moon...
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I feel like this is a brony trap....
*Brohoof*
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A horse comrade!. A good horse that comes from a line of hard working plough horses. Paladins of the people do not need the ostentatiousness of a magical beast but rather the down to earth loyalty of a working beast. Power to the Proletariat!
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Pegasus. You can recreate the unicorn effect with some barding and a steel spike.
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I can't imagine any Paladin (man or woman) on a Unicorn unless they were part of the Order of My Little Pony.
Maybe PF has reskinned unicorns to try to make them cooler, but the only thing I picture is sparkles and rainbows and the like when it comes to unicorns. I don't think you could ever run out of ball-busting material if one of your fellow Players chose unicorn as a mount.
Because nothing says "sparkles and rainbows" like a giant freaking spike on your head that gores your enemies.
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It depends on the paladin. More fragile, or otherwise more Fey-like motifs would work well with a Unicorn, while the more traditional Paladin works better with a Pegasus or Griffon. I DO like the idea of a Paladin riding a Warg, though, with the intention of redeeming him.
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I can't imagine any Paladin (man or woman) on a Unicorn unless they were part of the Order of My Little Pony.
Maybe PF has reskinned unicorns to try to make them cooler, but the only thing I picture is sparkles and rainbows and the like when it comes to unicorns. I don't think you could ever run out of ball-busting material if one of your fellow Players chose unicorn as a mount.
You should read more Pathfinder Tales, then... One of them includes a pretty badass Paladin on a equally badass Unicorn.
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You should read more Pathfinder Tales, then... One of them includes a pretty badass Paladin on a equally badass Unicorn.I can't imagine any Paladin (man or woman) on a Unicorn unless they were part of the Order of My Little Pony.
Maybe PF has reskinned unicorns to try to make them cooler, but the only thing I picture is sparkles and rainbows and the like when it comes to unicorns. I don't think you could ever run out of ball-busting material if one of your fellow Players chose unicorn as a mount.
Nothing like a demon scarred unicorn with deep emotional issues and semi-racist elven paladin to firmly declare "We did unicorns first, they're still badass, and we're taking them back".
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Because nothing says "sparkles and rainbows" like a giant freaking spike on your head that gores your enemies.
In which case, I choose giant al-miraj.
ETA: What does everyone mean by alicorn, by the way? An alicorn is the unicorn's horn.
Nothing like a demon scarred unicorn with deep emotional issues and semi-racist elven paladin to firmly declare "We did unicorns first, they're still badass, and we're taking them back".You should read more Pathfinder Tales, then... One of them includes a pretty badass Paladin on a equally badass Unicorn.I can't imagine any Paladin (man or woman) on a Unicorn unless they were part of the Order of My Little Pony.
Maybe PF has reskinned unicorns to try to make them cooler, but the only thing I picture is sparkles and rainbows and the like when it comes to unicorns. I don't think you could ever run out of ball-busting material if one of your fellow Players chose unicorn as a mount.
Even if they (unicorn and rider) sometimes make the reader (or maybe, just me) want to punch them in the face. ;)
BTW, I still think gryphons make cooler mounts for Paladins (and non-Paladins too, actually).
In which case, I choose giant al-miraj.Because nothing says "sparkles and rainbows" like a giant freaking spike on your head that gores your enemies.I can't imagine any Paladin (man or woman) on a Unicorn unless they were part of the Order of My Little Pony.
Maybe PF has reskinned unicorns to try to make them cooler, but the only thing I picture is sparkles and rainbows and the like when it comes to unicorns. I don't think you could ever run out of ball-busting material if one of your fellow Players chose unicorn as a mount.
Where do I sign up for your campaign? : D
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I can't imagine any Paladin (man or woman) on a Unicorn unless they were part of the Order of My Little Pony.
Maybe PF has reskinned unicorns to try to make them cooler, but the only thing I picture is sparkles and rainbows and the like when it comes to unicorns. I don't think you could ever run out of ball-busting material if one of your fellow Players chose unicorn as a mount.
I can't imagine any Paladin (man or woman) on a Unicorn unless they were part of the Order of My Little Pony.
Maybe PF has reskinned unicorns to try to make them cooler, but the only thing I picture is sparkles and rainbows and the like when it comes to unicorns. I don't think you could ever run out of ball-busting material if one of your fellow Players chose unicorn as a mount.
To be fair, at least IMO, the 2nd one is not badass, it's just well-groomed. The 3rd one doesn't count because it has Robocop riding it. Robocop can make pretty much anything look badass!
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Where do I sign up for your campaign? : DIn which case, I choose giant al-miraj.
Because nothing says "sparkles and rainbows" like a giant freaking spike on your head that gores your enemies.
Unicorn bunnies are where it's at, yo.
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As much as PF has probably tried to reflavor unicorns and even if they attached a Chuck Norris Chainsaw to the Unicorn's head, it's pretty hard to change the image of something that reminds you of a 4 year old girl's teaparty. It would be like trying to make a post-Apocalypse Carebears movie.
Aw, is that bully making you feel bad? Well, don't feel bad, don't feel sad, because we're
(cha-CHICK)
THE FLARE BEARS. We'll get that bully WHEREVER he's hiding!
(Renderheart Bear. Char Bear. D-Day Bear. Tough Luck Bear.)
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Morale of the story: Stop when you've made your point. :)The first one you were almost beginning to persuade me, then the second and third one you totally lost me and just reaffirmed what I've been saying.I can't imagine any Paladin (man or woman) on a Unicorn unless they were part of the Order of My Little Pony.
Maybe PF has reskinned unicorns to try to make them cooler, but the only thing I picture is sparkles and rainbows and the like when it comes to unicorns. I don't think you could ever run out of ball-busting material if one of your fellow Players chose unicorn as a mount.
The moral I'm taking from it is there's no accounting for taste. >:)
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Actually, taste is entirely why I chose Pegasus for a Paladin.
Unicorns taste so delicious, that why would you *ride* one when you could be munching on a steak of one?
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Nothing like a demon scarred unicorn with deep emotional issues and semi-racist elven paladin to firmly declare "We did unicorns first, they're still badass, and we're taking them back".Even if they (unicorn and rider) sometimes make the reader (or maybe, just me) want to punch them in the face. ;)
BTW, I still think gryphons make cooler mounts for Paladins (and non-Paladins too, actually).
I had that feeling too. I've never want to punch an elven maiden and a unicorn before or since reading that book, but I think I actually said out loud at one point "This unicorn's an @$$!".
The people in the booth next to me seemed a little confused and concerned....
That being said, I do believe in badass unicorns, but I'd still choose a pegasus.
I think the answer would be whichever one you can more easily convert to lawful good (by default, both are chaotic good).
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Because nothing says "sparkles and rainbows" like a giant freaking spike on your head that gores your enemies.In which case, I choose giant al-miraj.
ETA: What does everyone mean by alicorn, by the way? An alicorn is the unicorn's horn.
Alicorn is a winged unicorn. Or at least is has been since the 20th century. Doubt me? Just do a google image search on "alicorn".
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Because nothing says "sparkles and rainbows" like a giant freaking spike on your head that gores your enemies.In which case, I choose giant al-miraj.
ETA: What does everyone mean by alicorn, by the way? An alicorn is the unicorn's horn.
Alicorn is a winged unicorn. Or at least is has been since the 20th century. Doubt me? Just do a google image search on "alicorn".
Ahh, a quick Wikipedia search reveals the different meanings.
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Unicorn, without a doubt! Just that constant protection from evil yells paladin mount!