Griffon
Griffons are strange creatures, resembling Hippogryphs in having eagle heads and wings, but differ in possessing leonine, rather then equine, bodies. [3a]
They can grow to be two or three times the size of a horse. [3a]
Their name in the Elf language translates as savage perfection. [6a]
Habbitat
In Ulthuan, they are found in the Annulii Mountains and in the rocky areas of Chrace. [3a]
Mounts
They are at times ridden into battle by the high-ranking officers of the The Empire, prized for their sharp claws and powerful beaks (the latter consistently rivaling Greatswords' blades in power), excellent reactions and high overall resilience. Most surprising, however, is the way they can easily bypass enemy parries while staying out of reach themselves, something only the most skillful warriors can achieve after decades of training.[1]
In Chrace, High Elf hunters have become especially skilled at rearing and training hatchlings as many Griffons can be found in the high mountains above their lands. [4a] They know that such creatures are seldom given to cruelty, unless those they regard as kin are threatened. [5a]
Notable
The most famous Griffon is Deathclaw, the personal mount of Emperor Karl Franz.[1]
Weapons and Equipment
- 8th Edition: May have Bloodroar, Lash Tail, Razorbeak, Shrike Talons, Swiftsense. [6a]
Gallery
A Griffon
A Griffon
A Griffon
Miniatures
A High Elf Prince on Griffon
Sources
- 1: GW Website Empire Captain on Griffon
- 2: Warhammer Armies: The Empire (4th Edition), pgs. 9, 67
- 3: Warhammer Armies: The Empire (7th Edition)
- 3a: Griffons, pg. 57
- 4: Warhammer Armies: High Elves (6th Edition)
- 4a: Griffons, pg. 12
- 5: Warhammer Armies: High Elves (8th Edition)
- 5a: Griffons and Great Eagles, pg. 51
- 6: Storm of Magic
- 6a: Griffon, pg. 89
