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bfrpg| Number appearing | Wild 2d8 |
|---|---|
| Armor class | 15 |
| Move | 60' (10') Fly 120' (10') |
| Hit dice | 3 |
| Treasure type | None |
| Damage per attack | 2 claws/1 bite (1d6/1d6/1d10) |
| Morale | 8 |
Hippogriffs resemble large fying horses with the forefront of a bird of prey. A typical hippogriff is 9 feet long, has a wingspan of 20 feet, and weighs 1,000 pounds.
A hippogriff avoids the territories and civilizations of other creatures, dwelling in extreme altitudes. Griffons sometimes prey upon them, and hippogriffs will generally attack griffons on sight if they have a numerical advantage.
Hippogriffs are omnivorous, entering combat only as defense, save for those times a griffon is met. They are prized as flying mounts since, unlike griffons, they are relatively safe around horses; note that it is still necessary to raise one in captivity in order to use it as a mount. A light load for a hippogriff is up to 400 pounds; a heavy load, up to 900 pounds.
Special Abilities
Mount Capability — Can be raised in captivity as a flying mount. Light load up to 400 pounds; heavy load up to 900 pounds.
Griffon Enmity — Will generally attack griffons on sight if they have a numerical advantage.
osric
osric| Frequency | Rare |
|---|---|
| Number appearing | 2d8 |
| Armor class | 5 |
| Move | 180-ft; 360-ft flying (AA:IV) |
| Hit dice | 3+3 |
| % in lair | 10% |
| Treasure type | 5d4 gems (50%) |
| Damage per attack | 1d6/1d6/1d10 |
| Special attacks | None |
| Special defenses | None |
| Magic resistance | Standard |
| Intelligence | Semi- |
| Alignment | Neutral |
| Size | Large |
Hippogriffs can only be found in remote locations far from civilisation. They make their nests on rocky outcrops and cliff faces. Even though hippogriffs are omnivorous they do not mix well other winged beasts. If encountered near its nest, a hippogriff will fight ferociously to defend itself and its young. Eggs and hatchlings bring a high price from those wishing to train them as mounts.
Special Abilities
Mount — When ridden by a creature weighing more than 100 lbs, a hippogriff's aerial agility rating decreases to III.