SRD:Griffon
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GRIFFONEdit
| Size/Type: | Large Magical Beast |
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| Hit Dice: | 7d10+21 (59 hp) |
| Initiative: | +2 |
| Speed: | 30 ft. (6 squares), fly 80 ft. (average) |
| Armor Class: | 17 (–1 size, +2 Dex, +6 natural), touch 11, flat-footed 15 |
| Base Attack/Grapple: | +7/+15 |
| Attack: | Bite +11 melee (2d6+4) |
| Full Attack: | Bite +11 melee (2d6+4) and 2 claws +8 melee (1d4+2) |
| Space/Reach: | 10 ft./5 ft. |
| Special Attacks: | Pounce, rake 1d6+2 |
| Special Qualities: | Darkvision 60 ft., low-light vision, scent |
| Saves: | Fort +8, Ref +7, Will +5 |
| Abilities: | 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) |
| Environment: | Temperate hills |
| Organization: | Solitary, pair, or pride (6–10) |
| Challenge Rating: | 4 |
| Treasure: | None |
| Alignment: | Always neutral |
| Advancement: | 8–10 HD (Large); 11–21 HD (Huge) |
| Level Adjustment: | +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.
CombatEdit
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 GRIFFONEdit
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
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