SRD:Griffon

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GRIFFON

Size/Type:	Large Magical Beast
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.

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

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