Qilin

The Qilin is a species of even toed ungulate from the giraffidae family.

Characteristics
Qilin have a protective patch of scales spanning from the tip of their nose, between their eyes, up to their forehead and over their back down to the base of their tail.

They possess an abundant mane that covers the top and back of their head as well as their whole neck. Longer hair matching the mane is also present on the tip of the tail and the back of the ankles.

All Qilin have a large red horn on their forehead which may be split into a smaller horn. This horn, like that of a Pony, may be used to cast spells.

Qilin also possess innate heat magic abilities, which can be used voluntarily or involuntarily in moments of excitement. These abilities develop over time, with baby Qilin being able to produce a slight warmth and the maximum reachable temperature increasing as the Qilin ages, to the point where they can set things on fire at adulthood.

Color
Qilin have the following traits for determining the color of the coat: red, orange, yellow, green, blue and black. The range of existing coat colors results from the combination of these traits.

The color of the mane is different yet tied to the color traits of the coat, so these often correlate.

The scales and hooves have a separate color, similar to the color of the coat, usually either somewhat brighter or somewhat darker.