Griffon

Avvar

The Griffons are a tall and intimidating race. Generally a little taller and broader than the average pony, their front half resembles an eagle with the talons and wings of such, whereas the back half is clearly that of a lion, making them a predator of both the skies and the land.

Griffons have a reputation: selfish, greedy, and even cruel. Although this may be well earned in some respects (as Griffon culture encourages Griffons to think of themselves first and always make sure that they get before they give), Griffons also have a great capacity for kindness and can, like almost every creature in Thedastria, learn the ways of friendship and harmony.

Most Griffons live in the Frostback Mountains, a steep mountain range that divides Orlais and Feralden. Although the Frostbacks are cold and unforgiving, all Griffons feel a connection with their hometown.

Apart from flight, Griffons also bring their ferocious talons to a team, making them quite the force to reckoned with.

Basic Information

Biological Traits

Talents

• Fly (D6)
• Talons (D6)

Quriks

• Choose one

Additional Information

Geographic Origin and Distribution

• Frostback Mountains

Civilization and Culture

Naming Traditions

Feminine Names

• Agnes, Anja, Astrid, Dagmar, Lilja, Sigrid, Svarah

Masculine Names

• Amund, Arne, Bertil, Dietmar, Gurd, Helsdim, Olaf

Family Names

• Stone-Bear Hold, Wyvern Hold, Red-Lion Hold, Eagle-Reach Hold

Legend-mark Names

• Bright-Ax, Sun-Hair, First-Thaw, Star-Caller, Feather-Fall

Major Organizations

• Avvar

Average Technological Level

Talons

Major Language Groups and Dialects

• Trade Tongue

Culture and Cultural Heritage

• Think of themselves first
• Make sure that they get before they give

Historical Figures

• Gabby
• Gilda

Interspecies Relations and Assumptions

• Trade with dwarves
• Think that their old foe, Feralden, weak and corrupt

Genetic Descendants

• Hippogriff

Average Physique

• Tall and intimidating race
• Generally a little taller and broader than the average pony
• Front half resembles an eagle with talons and wings
• Back half is clearly that of a lion

Related Organizations

• Drunari

Related Ethnicities

• Apostate
• Circle Mage
• Drunari Ben-Hassrath
• Meander Survivor
• Oroaesian Student