Classification: Mythical Appearance An adult gryphon is a large creature that can reach over ten feet long from its beak to the tip of is tail and it stands taller than a horse. Covered with golden fur and bright shining feathers, the gryphon is as beautiful as it is fearsome. It has sharp, intelligent eyes that can spy an enemy from many miles away and it has the strength to rend its prey with its deady beak and claws. The gryphon has incredibly strong wings that allow it to fly long distances and to carry heavy prey back to its nest. An egg bearing species, the female gryphon will find a sheltered cave in which to raise its young. General A Gryphon is a creature of myth. It has the body of a lion which bears the head and claws of an eagle. Having a dual nature, the gryphon has the strength of the lion and the ferocity of the eagle and thus is supreme on both land and in the air. History Legend has it that many, many years ago two mages were in battle against each other. While casting spell after spell at each other, the mages sent their minions to attack. One, a large lion, sprang towards the other, a giant eagle, who fought back. According to the story, this battle went on for hours with no victor. As the mages began to tire, the minions only fought harder. No one is sure of what caused it but suddenly the magics in the air seemed to explode and when the smoke cleared both minions were gone. Standing there was a brand new creature. With the combined nobility of the lion and the heart of the eagle, this new being flew away from the senseless battle. And thus began the Gryphon... Known Skills AIR SURVIVAL HELL MAGIC Known Professions Archer Axeman Battler Close Combat Flamecaller Forager Man-at-arms Nobleman Spellslinger Thief Woundtender Mounting Effects Gryphon: Flight I Rider Level: 1 Mount Level: 1 AIR SURVIVAL 57 Gryphon: Flight II Rider Level: 75 Mount Level: 75 AIR SURVIVAL 176 Gryphon: Flight III Rider Level: 200 Mount Level: 200 AIR SURVIVAL 334 Gryphon: Flight IV Rider Level: 1000 Mount Level: 1000 AIR SURVIVAL 425