GRIFFON
{{Monster Table
| creature=
| style=
| size=Large | type= Magical Beast
| hd= 7d10+21 | hp=59
| init= +2
| speed= 30 ft. (6 squares), fly 80 ft. (average)
| ac= 17 (–1 size, +2 Dex, +6 natural) | touch= 11 | flat= 15
| bab= +7 | grapple=+15
| at= Bite +11 melee (2d6+4)
| full_at= Bite +11 melee (2d6+4) and 2 claws +8 melee (1d4+2)
| space= 10 ft. | reach=5 ft.
| sq= Darkvision 60 ft., low-light vision, scent
| fort= +8 | ref= +7 | will= +5
| str=18| dex=15| con=16| int=5| wis=13 | cha=8
| skills= Jump +8, Listen +6, Spot +10
| feats= Iron Will, Multiattack, Weapon Focus (bite)
| env= Temperate hills
| org= Solitary, pair, or pride (6–10)
| cr= 4
| treas= None
| align= Always neutral
| adv= 8–10 HD (Large); 11–21 HD (Huge)
| la= +3 (cohort)
}}
Griffons are powerful, majestic creatures with the characteristics of both lions and 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. A griffon weighs about 500 pounds.
A griffon cannot speak, but understands Common.
COMBAT
Griffons prefer to pounce on their prey, either diving to the attack or leaping from above.
Pounce (Ex): If a griffon dives upon or charges a foe, it can make a full attack, including two rake attacks. Rake (Ex): Attack bonus +8 melee, damage 1d6+2. Skills: Griffons have a +4 racial bonus on Jump and Spot checks.TRAINING A GRIFFON
Although intelligent, a griffon requires training before it can bear a rider in combat. To be trained, a griffon must have a friendly attitude toward the trainer (this can be achieved through a successful Diplomacy check). Training a friendly griffon requires six weeks of work and a DC 25 Handle Animal check. Riding a griffon requires an exotic saddle. A griffon can fight while carrying a rider, but the rider cannot also attack unless he or she succeeds on a Ride check.
Griffon eggs are worth 3,500 gp apiece on the open market, while young are worth 7,000 gp each. Professional trainers charge 1,500 gp to rear or train a griffon.
Carrying Capacity: A light load for a griffon is up to 300 pounds; a medium load, 301–600 pounds; and a heavy load, 601–900 pounds.
SEE WIKIPEDIA ENTRY: Griffin- System Reference Document -> List of Creatures (SRD)
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