Griffons

Griffons were intelligent beasts with the body of a lion and the wings, forelegs, and head of an eagle.
Griffons were known to be somewhat intelligent creatures, though had a penchant for aggression. Young griffons were generally not combative.
Young griffons were known as fledglings.

Basic Information

Biological Traits

A griffon had the body of a lion with the head and wings of an eagle. The forelimbs of the griffon were often like those of an eagle, ending in sharp talons, but this was not always the case. Just as lions and eagles had varying physical characteristics based on where in the world they are found, so too did griffons.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Griffons were carnivorous creatures. Their favorite animal to prey upon was horses. They would often attack them when within sight or smelling distance.
Griffons typically made their nests in homes in high rocky places like cliffs, as well as open caverns set in hills and mountain regions. They did this so that their young could be safe from those who would seek to steal them and use them as mounts.

Additional Information

Domestication

When acquainted with humans, they were usually stabled in airy, doorless stone halls, vaguely resembling their lairs.
When tamed and raised at a young age they could become very loyal and fierce mounts. However, due to the fact that these beasts were intelligent their use as mounts was seen as a form of slavery in some locations.

Average Weight

500 lbs

Average Length

8 ft long with a 25 ft wingspan.