 |
||
| SYSTEM REFERENCE DOCUMENT 3.5 | ||
|
||
| SYSTEM REFERENCE DOCUMENT 3.5 | ||
|
|
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: |
|
|
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.
