Griffon

Griffons combine a lion's body with the head,front legs and wings of a large eagle. The front legs are covered infeathers and end in sharp talons. The rear legs are covered in soft ur and end in paws. Humanoids of average human size and smaller, except for Windlings , can use griffins as aerial mounts. Before a griffin can be used in thsi way, it must undergo extensive training which keeps the cost of these animals high. Though difficult to train, tame griffins make excellent and loyal steeds.