Kirin

An equine-like race that mainly hails from the eastern parts of the world. They are a very old race, at least out dating the Lesser Breed.

Appearance
The Kirin - or Qilin - are somewhere between Equines and Dragons. They possess the general shape of equines, if slightly larger, but are covered in a coat of scales instead of hair. They possess antlers rather than horns as well as a reptilian tail. They have manes that continue down the length of their backs right to the tip of their tail, normally turning into a plume of hair at the end. Like Ponies they can come in a wide variety of colors.

History
Nothing is known for certain about the origin of the Kirin as a species, but folklore and religion tell of an ancient and powerful dragon that gifted the early Kirin with sapience and taught them to become cultured and intelligent.

Abilities
All Kirin are capable of performing magic, even without their signature antlers. They are different from Unicorns in that their magic fills the target itself instead of the air surrounding it - though they can learn the Unicorn methods as well with proper training. This makes them naturals at enchanting objects and people.