Ravguar Griffons

Truly masters of the shadowed forests and jungles, these mighty beasts are as magnificent as they are rare.  Lucky are any to see one in their natural habitat, and even luckier to survive one if your intentions are not honorable. 

— Darcram Regnis, Master Of Beasts

This mysterious and iconic creature is famous for having the head and forefront of a raven and the body of a jaguar.  Their intelligence, stealth, power, and flight make them one of the most efficient and dangerous creatures that one can encounter out in the wilderness.  Their good to neutral alignment makes them powerful allies for good and formidable foes to evil.  These mighty animals stalk the dark humid forests and jungle mountains of the equatorial regions.

Basic Information

Ecology and Habitats

This species thrives in the subtropical and mountainous, dark jungles of the southwest. After hunting in the forest all night, they return to their dens among the cliffs and caves overlooking the green valleys below.

Dietary Needs and Habits

While these griffons are able to catch and kill nearly any animal available, their preferred prey items are deer, sheep, goats, and livestock that wander into their territory. However, their favorite prey above all, is the horse. They find these animals irresistible and will often seek them out first or even alter their strategies in order to feed on them.

Additional Information

Domestication

If raised from a fledgling, this species is very easily domesticated due to its unusual intelligence.  Their large size and ferocity is often sought after for positions as guards, attack support, or even military mounts among other tasks common with its nature.

Uses, Products & Exploitation

Wizards often seek out their feathers for ingredients in air and wind spells or for use as magical scroll quills.  Rumors persist of evil sorcerers using the griffon's heart in dark rituals and potions used to prolong their life or increase their vitality.

Geographic Origin and Distribution

This breed of griffon is native to the jungles of the Cuauhtla Forest of the southwest and can sometimes be found in the jungles of the Beringei.

Average Intelligence

These griffons are quite intelligent for an animal and can easily learn to solve simple problems and be trained to complete certain tasks as well as serve as excellent fighting companions.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

In addition to being able to fly and having great strength, speed, agility, and stamina, their senses of hearing, smell, and vision are extraordinary. Not only do they have the vision of both raven and jaguar, but they also have low light vision and dark vision as well.

Scientific Name

Gryphon Pantheonca Corvus

Lifespan

These griffons usually live between 15 and 20 years.

Conservation Status

While the Ravguar Griffons are a rare sight to behold, they are under no governmental protection.

Average Height

Approximately 3 feet tall at the shoulder.

Average Weight

About 250 pounds.

Average Length

Approximately 7.3 feet long.

Average Physique

The griffons appear to be a hybrid or some form of blending, having a birds head, chest, forelegs, and wings and the body, hind legs, and tail of a big cat. The most recognizable form is that of an eagle combined with a lion. However, the Ravguar Griffons are a mixture of raven and jaguar.

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

The Ravguar Griffons appear with a completely black raven head, wings, and fore section and have the jaguar's rosette filled, tawny yellowish fur hind quarters and tail.