Gryphon

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Gryphon
Gryphon.jpg
CreatorXero
Information
Rank★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆
Feather ColourWhite, Gold, Black, Amber, Red, Blue
Average Length300-400cm
PlanetGwynbrenon
Imperia
Grukoor
BiomesMountains
Forests
StrengthsFlight
Strong
Intelligence
Lightning Element
WeaknessesNot good swimmers

Gryphons ("Greif" in the Elven Dialect and "Drakarend" in Enkhulun Dialect) are massive beasts that can be found in various biomes throughout Auria. Taking on the appearance of a half-bird, half-feline with the most notable aspects of their bodies being their beaked heads, large wings and muscular builds. Their front legs have bird talons while the back legs possess paws. Due to their social nature, Gryphons live in large flocks and leave only when they seek to create their own family elsewhere. They are known for being relatively peaceful if left alone but are bound to be protective of their flock and don't take lightly to being approached by strangers.

Uncanny to most beasts, skillful Gryphons are able to harness the primal elemental force of thunder and use it to attack their prey with shocking attacks, often times a single lightning blast from a Gryphon being able to kill a healthy Enkhulu. They may also use their talons to shred their foes, pierce skin with their sharp beaks or simply crush them with their heavy, half a ton or more weight. Gryphons are agile both on ground and in the air.

Both Dwarves and Wolfen have a kinship with Gryphons and regularly make an effort in befriending them to use them as companions and mounts. The Enkhulu hunt Gryphons for their meat, leather and feathers.

Gryphon Species

Golden Dominator
Planet: Imperia
Region: Agrimar; Triones
The Golden Dominator is a mighty yet fairly common species of Gryphon that inhabits the Skybreaker mountains of Triones and Agrimar. Legends speak of D'orinatore, God of the Gryphons, being the first Golden Dominator and is revered as such by the Gryphorians yet feared by Senkh. They have lush bright feathers with long eagle beaks and yellow eyes.

Loravida
Planet: Saberos
Region: Whirl Fantastica
Known for their greed and selfish personalities, Loravida Gryphons of the Whirl Fantastica stand out with their bright, tropical colours ranging from red to yellow to green and blue. They resemble parrots with tiger-like lower halves. Loravidas are notorious for stealing from travellers, attacking on sight if they believe a person to have something of value. If successful, the Loravida Gryphon brings its treasure back to its den, which is often found inside a seaside cave.

Snowy Adira
Planet: Imperia
Region: Dunondrann
Recognised by their white feathers and dark-blue fur, the Snowy Adiras of Dunondrann's mountains are revered by the Dwarves for ages long. They represent the ceaseless winds of the climate they see as home and wield the forces of this element in their attacks against invasive beings.

Woodland Deryn
Planet: Gwynbrenon
Region: Tranquilon
A rare specimen found in the forests of Tranquilon, the Woodland Deryn is smaller than other Gryphons to allow it to be more elusive on the ground. They have dark brown plumage.