Griff

Giff (Spelljammer) are known in Feodris as griffs. They are tall, broad-shouldered folk with hippo-like features. Some have smooth skin, while others have short bristles on their faces and the tops of their heads. As beings of impressive size and unforgettable appearance, griff are noticed wherever they go. Most griff hail from and reside in the island nation of Tsura-Tsura. Griff are drawn to the Astral Phase where a mysterious spark there, perceived and accessible only by griff, imbues them with a particular gift of connection to their tools. Griffs channel this connection into their inventions, work utilities, and weapons. Most griff have no idea where this spark comes from, but they feel its presence throughout their lives and its influence and impact is most notable if they ever enter or touch the Astral Phase. Griff tend to be between 5'8" and 7'8", weighing between 250 and 450 lbs. Their lifespans are roughly 85 years with the oldest griff being as much as 150. They reach maturity around the age of 20.

Griff last names are {Father's Name}'thur (male) or {Mother's name}'thra (female). Griff missing one parent usually select the opposite name or, for orphans, Kint'tra (the Griffish demigod of mourning). This is to indicate that all orphans are kin through mourning.