Griffon
Griffons are large carnivorous creatures resembling lions with the head, foreclaws, and wings of eagles. From nose to tail, an adult griffon can measure as much as 8 feet. Neither males nor females are endowed with a mane. A pair of broad, golden wings emerge from the creature’s
back and span 25 feet or more. An adult griffon weighs about 500 pounds.
Griffon
- Name
- Griffon
- Ac
- 18
- Hd
- 7d8
- Attacks
- 2 claws, 1 Bite
- Damage
- Claws 1d4/1d4 , Bite 2d8
- Movement
- 40' (10') Fly 120' (10')
- No_appearing
- 2d8 wild, 2d8 Lair
- Save
- Fighter 7
- Morale
- 8
- Treasure
- E
- Xp
- 670
- Description
Griffons are large carnivorous creatures resembling lions with the head, foreclaws and wings of eagles. From nose to tail, an adult griffon can measure as much as 8 feet. Neither males nor females are endowed with a mane. A pair of broad, golden wings emerge from the creature’s back and span 25 feet or more. An adult griffon weighs about 500 pounds.
Griffons nest on high mountaintops, soaring down to feed on horses, the beast’s preferred prey. They hunt and travel in ocks. A Griffon will attack a horse over anything else, diving low to swipe with their claws. They are not above retreating and coming back later, when there may be less of a defense mounted.
Griffons can be trained as mounts if raised in captivity, but even in this case they may try to attack horses if any come within about 120'. Roll a morale check in this case; if the check is failed, the griffon will try to attack immediately. A light load for a griffon is up to 400 pounds; a heavy load, up to 900 pounds.
- Tags
- #griffon #Griffonbfrpg
- World
- ec4eba21-0f28-493d-9c68-a30d96366bfa
- Folder
- 35236
Basic Information
Genetics and Reproduction
Griffon's Reproduce from Eggs a Female Griffon will give birth to 1d4 Griffon eggs a season.
Growth Rate & Stages
Egg, Hatchling (Under 6 months), Youngling 7 Months-2 years, Young Adult 3-5 years, Adult 6-35 years, Mature Adult 35-75 years, Venerable Adult 76+ years.
Ecology and Habitats
High Mountainous Regions or Coastal Cliffsides.
Dietary Needs and Habits
Griffons eat Primarily Horse meat but will not hesitate to take Cattle, Mountain Goats, Deer, Sheep, or Bison of in a group.
Behaviour
Griffons have predatory minds which are engrained in their Natural behavior, Although on rare occasions Griffons have been known to befriend Humans or even become semi-domesticated.
Additional Information
Social Structure
Griffons often stick to small families of mated pairs and siblings.
Domestication
Griffons can be semi-domesticated if reared from egg or recent hatchling. They will always have wild tendancies and never lose the desire for Horse meat. When Trained Properly they can be ridden as flying mounts.
Uses, Products & Exploitation
Griffon Feathers, Hearts, and Claws are believed to be useful as Magical components.
Average Intelligence
Smart Animal Level Intelligence.
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
Griffons have a keen vision to see from Fantastic Heights. They Smell is acutely attuned to the scent of horses its favorite Prey and Diatary food.
Tawny Gold to Brilliant Gold Feathers trailing to white. Golden often spotted hindquarters.
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