Griffons

Ferocious, avian carnivores with the muscular bodies of lions and the head, forelegs, and wings of eagles. 
In the wild, griffons hunt in small prides, flying high over plains and forests near their rocky cliff-side aeries. Many who live in less inhabited regions dread the griffon's piercing cry, rushing to prepare themselves for the bloody fight that inevitably follows. 
In captivity, griffons can be raised from the egg and trained as mounts. However, such training is time-consuming, expensive (mostly because of the ample food the creatures require), and often dangerous. When completed though, a griffon is a fierce and loyal steed. It bonds with a master for life, fighting to the death to protect that rider.
Category:Monstrosities