Hippogriff

Orlesian

You bear the heart of a Hippogriff—strong and eternal as the Grand Cathedral.

— Queen Novo comforting a young Princess Skystar

As brave and strong as they are majestic, the Hippogriffs of Orlais are a folk unlike any others. Hippogriffs have been living there since before Feralden was even founded. Even young Hippogriffs sometimes feel much older than other races, regardless of if they are actually older. Some folk say Hippogriffs are born with ancient eyes, or that they inherit the minds of their ancestors. Most Hippogriffs disregard such statements, but it is true that a Hippogriff commands a certain amount of respect wherever they go.

Physically, they are similar in ways to Griffons and Pegasi (and have a significant history with both). They have the front half of an eagle and the hind of a pony; their front legs have talons (though much smaller than a Griffon’s talons) and on their back legs they have hooves. Feathered crests decorate ears on the side of their heads, and their wings tend to be larger than those of a Pegasus. Hippogriffs generally stand a head above Feraldan ponies, though smaller individuals might be a similar size.

Hippogriffs are most likely to team up with those they consider kind and honorable. The friendship that lives in the hearts of many ponies from Feralden makes them easy allies. On the other hoof, there are very few Hippogriffs in Kirkwall at any one time. In a party of adventurers, a Hippogriff brings strength m resolve, and courage. A small number of Hippogriffs find themselves filling the leader’s role, their steadfast spirits carrying themselves and their friends forward. More, though, end up following—being part of a team. These Hippogriffs find it easy to follow orders and complete tasks set out for them, so they make excellent, hard-working party members!

Basic Information

Biological Traits

Talents

• Fly d6
• Honorable d6

Quirks

• Choose one

Additional Information

Geographic Origin and Distribution

• Orlais

Civilization and Culture

Naming Traditions

Sample Female Names

• Aline, Carrine, Elodie, Evette, Josette, Manon, Perrine, Roselle, Solange, Violette.

Sample Male Names

• Bastien, Fulbert, Ghyslain, Guy, Justien, Lazare, Michel, Pierre, Urbain.

Sample Family Names

• Azoulet, Belal, Chavel, Gautron, Mellerin, Pallier, Richomme, Trillaud, Vedel.

Major Organizations

• The Orlesian Empire

Major Language Groups and Dialects

• Orlesian
• Trade Tongue

Genetic Ancestor(s)

• Griffon
• Pegasus

Related Organizations

• Drunari
• Oroaesian Empire

Related Ethnicities

• Apostate
• Circle Mage
• Drunari Ben-Hassrath
• Oroaesian Commoner
• Oroaesian Exile
• Oroaesian Noble
• Oroaesian Student
• Squawking Sea Raider