Hieracosphinx

Hieracosphinxes () were one of many variations of sphinxes.
==Description==
Much like any type of sphinx, this creatures had the body of a lion with great feathery wings, but their head was that of a hawk.
==Personality==
These creatures known to be quite evil and savage, with intellects that were generally far lower than other types of sphinxes.
Much like other sphinxes, a hieracosphinx was known to covet treasure.
==Combat==
Hieracosphinxes attacked creatures clawing at them with their leonine paws and pecking with their hawkish beaks.
==Society==
===Diet===
These creatures generally fed upon warm-blooded creatures, with humans often being among some of their most favorite meals.
===Habitats===
In the Zakhara region's Crowded Sea, hierachosphinxes could be found on the island chain of Nada al-Hazan.
===Relationships===
These creatures were often known to serve as mounts for more powerful and evil-aligned beings. 
They were considered a favored monster of the orcish god Ilneval.
==History==
Around 1374 DR, one could find hieracophinxes stabled by the Zhentarim as mounts within the Temple in the Sky.
==Trivia==
A hieracosphinx could be summoned by the summon monster VII spell.
==Appendix==
===Gallery===
Hieracosphinx Negotiation.png|An elf negotiates with a pair of hieracosphinxes in some tomb.
===Appearances===
:;Adventures:
::Dungeon #40, "Khamsa's Folly"
:;Video Games
::Ravenloft: Stone Prophet
:;Card Games
::AD&D Trading Cards • Blood Wars
===Further reading===
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===References===
===Connections===
Category:Sphinxes
Category:Mounts