The Unicorn of legend has maintained a hold on our imaginations since the first reported sightings in fourth century B.C. India. His fame spread through Arabia and into Europe, where the Medieval Unicorn is perhaps the most well known. He was the color of cream, shaped like a small horse, with cloven hoofs. He could purify water with his long spiraling pearled horn. Though he was a fierce creature, he was always drawn to innocence.
Long ago, two brothers sought the hand of fair maid Morgana. In the way of things, Charles the elder, was chosen by her father, as he would be Baron. This was fortunate, as it also happened the two were deeply in love. Envious, James the younger, entered into a pact with the dark forces. Charles was transformed into a horned beast, destined to hide in the forest, feared and hunted. The wizard Leodus took pity on the young lovers and created a matching pair of jeweled golden crosses. He placed one about the beast's neck and presented the other, disguised as a bride gift to Morgana. He also gave to her a dream. Morgana saw her beloved's face in a crystal pool. "Search for me. I hold the mate to that which you possess." As her wedding day approached, Morgana searched the forest one last time. She found herself in a secluded glade by the pool of her dream. Slowly, the small forest creatures crept from their hiding places to watch as the unicorn gently approached the maid. There, upon the beast's breast, glittered a jeweled golden cross. As she leaned forward, the sun glimmered against the waters. The unicorn touched his horn to the water and the face of her beloved shimmered and shifted in the ripples.
Perhaps the mystical, fierce, solitary beast and the innocent maid of legend have always sought their respective soul mate. And perhaps each found the other and in so doing, found peace.
The Gown - A slim moss brown crushed velvet with godets of gold patterned burgundy and beige with a gold accented paisley print over panel on one side. Matching velvet bands the hem. Coordinating twisted cording accents the gussets and bodice. Delicate golden thread laces through the bodice to a golden scalloped choker. Her sleeves are pale ivory china silk, banded with small embroidered panels, tied with twisted thread cording and gathered to a tassel. Matching panels are appliquéd to the center bodice front and back.
The Accessories - An embossed panel and feather fan is attached to the gown with burgundy and vintage faceted gold beads. Her jeweled golden cross hangs from a golden chain. Her long blonde ringlets are topped by a golden ornament accented with "pearls", an Austrian crystal "ruby" and tiny vintage blue steel beads. She wears simple tiny "pearl" earrings and ring. Lace trimmed black panties and glittery gold shoes complete the costume.
The Unicorn - A small Breyer classic "Kelso" has been hand painted/sealed and is now creamy white, with cloven hoofs, curled mane and tail, applied beard and fetlock feathers, soft brown eyes, jeweled golden cross with chain and a hand crafted twisted horn.
Morgana's eyes have been painted a lovely blue with soft sable shadows and dark feathered brows. Her lips are painted a medium rose. All paint has been sealed. She has a natural manicure with white tips, new wig and silk lashes.
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