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	The Griffons of [[Griffon's Aerie]] are a sentient race of griffons capable of shapeshiting into humanoid forms. They are infamous for their arrogance and hubris, their strict notions of propriety ~~and~~ their ~~mysterious magical nature~~. Due to the Aerie's isolationism, Griffons and their culture are generally not well known outside of their western realm. Occasional diplomats and envoys have been know to visit [[Drache]] from time to time, though these are the exception rather than the norm.		The Griffons of [[Griffon's Aerie]] are a sentient race of griffons capable of shapeshiting into humanoid forms. They are infamous for their arrogance and hubris, renown their strict notions of propriety, yet despised by many for the repression of all humans within their kingdom, who live in serfdom. Due to the Aerie's isolationism, Griffons and their culture are generally not well known outside of their western realm. Occasional diplomats and envoys have been know to visit [[Drache]] from time to time, though these are the exception rather than the norm.

	==Typical Racial Characteristics==		==Typical Racial Characteristics==

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	Griffon prehistory is shrouded in mysticism and mythology, filled with many tales of heroes and heroines and great battles fought against dragons and demigods in the ranges known today as the Lunit Mountains. The most popular creation story is told by the druidic Rastra, a powerful religious cult in the Aerie. The story surrounds the creation of the world by a great eagle goddess who breathed fire and life into all creatures, and to the griffons it bestowed the 'hidden truths' of the five elements. Whether the story is true or not, it what the Rastra believe and is common in Griffon folklore.		Griffon prehistory is shrouded in mysticism and mythology, filled with many tales of heroes and heroines and great battles fought against dragons and demigods in the ranges known today as the Lunit Mountains. The most popular creation story is told by the druidic Rastra, a powerful religious cult in the Aerie. The story surrounds the creation of the world by a great eagle goddess who breathed fire and life into all creatures, and to the griffons it bestowed the 'hidden truths' of the five elements. Whether the story is true or not, it what the Rastra believe and is common in Griffon folklore.

	Some anthropological studies were undertaken during the golden age of the Vallarian Empire. Most of these studies were questionable at best, but the consensus was that the Griffons were a tribal community living within caves and forests of the Lunit Mountains, not unlike the native griffon Sqree of today. Outside of the Aerie, the origin of the 'High' Griffon is a hotly contested subject. The most prominent explanation comes from [[History of Elvendeep\|Elvendeep]] sagas and legends, that speak of ~~a time where the~~ griffons were created by the elves using powerful sorcery to aid in a ~~great~~ war ~~fought~~ against dragons and giants. Some of these griffons eventually settled within the Lunit Mountains and were granted sentience by their attendant dryads, the others remain the familiar savage beasts ~~most know~~ outside of the Aerie today. Such notions are of course ~~hotly~~ rejected by the Griffons ~~of the Aerie~~, ~~who~~ see themselves as the racial superior to the ground-dwelling elves.		Some anthropological studies were undertaken during the golden age of the Vallarian Empire. Most of these studies were questionable at best, but the consensus was that the Griffons were a tribal community living within caves and forests of the Lunit Mountains, not unlike the native griffon Sqree of today. Outside of the Aerie, the origin of the 'High' Griffon is a hotly contested subject. The most prominent explanation comes from [[History of Elvendeep\|Elvendeep]] sagas and legends that speak of an age long past, when griffons were created by the elves using powerful sorcery to aid them in a desperate war against dragons and giants. Some of these griffons eventually settled within the Lunit Mountains and were granted sentience by their attendant dryads, the others remain the familiar savage beasts living outside of the Aerie today. Such notions are of course rejected by the Griffons as blasphemy, given they see themselves as the racial superior to the ground-dwelling elves.

	=Griffon Culture=		=Griffon Culture=

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	\| hair_color = Wide variety and patterns of fur and feathers		\| hair_color = Wide variety and patterns of fur and feathers
	\| country_of_origin = [[Griffon's Aerie]]		\| country_of_origin = [[Griffon's Aerie]]
	\| significant_populations = ~~Griffons~~, ~~humans, other minor races~~		\| significant_populations = [[Griffon's Aerie]], [[Secca]]
	\| language1 = Common,		\| language1 = Common,
	\| language2 = Vallarian,		\| language2 = Vallarian,

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	\| formal_name = Aquila leo		\| formal_name = Aquila leo
	\| average_height = 6-8' at the shoulder, 20~~-25~~' wingspan		\| average_height = 6-8' at the shoulder, 15-20' wingspan
	\| average_weight = Griffon: 2500-3500lbs Human/Mixed: 100-250lbs		\| average_weight = Griffon: 2500-3500lbs Human/Mixed: 100-250lbs
	\| eye_color = Brown, yellow, red, blue are common but any is possible		\| eye_color = Brown, yellow, red, blue are common but any is possible
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	"Griffon" technically refers to the male of the species; a "griffoness" is a female, and a "griffonkit" or "kit" is a child. The griffons of Griffon's Aerie are sentient creatures with plumage that comes in a wide variety of (sometimes mixed) colors. Naturally, they have the head, talons, wings and breast of an eagle and the hindquarters of a lion. A griffon's tail is feather-tipped; griffons sometimes treat the feathers to be razor-sharp for use in whipping.		"Griffon" technically refers to the male of the species; a "griffoness" is a female, and a "griffonkit" or "kit" is a child. The griffons of Griffon's Aerie are sentient creatures with plumage that comes in a wide variety of (sometimes mixed) colors. Naturally, they have the head, talons, wings and breast of an eagle and the hindquarters of a lion. A griffon's tail is feather-tipped; griffons sometimes treat the feathers to be razor-sharp for use in whipping.

	Griffons generally stand six to eight feet at the shoulder, with a ~~twenty~~ to twenty~~-five~~ foot wingspan; griffonesses are slightly smaller. Their vision is piercing and they are formidable in combat. However, this is not the only form they will take, thanks to their symbiotic relationships with dryads. They have three forms: normal, humanoid with the eyes of an eagle and their great wings and entirely human with the last being looked down upon. Griffons have a natural extreme resistance to magic. Only the most powerful of magic users can cause damage to a griffon unless the damage is indirect. They speak and write in a handful of languages but all know Common.		Griffons generally stand six to eight feet at the shoulder, with a fifteen to twenty foot wingspan; griffonesses are slightly smaller. Their vision is piercing and they are formidable in combat. However, this is not the only form they will take, thanks to their symbiotic relationships with dryads. They have three forms: normal, humanoid with the eyes of an eagle and their great wings and entirely human with the last being looked down upon. Griffons have a natural extreme resistance to magic. Only the most powerful of magic users can cause damage to a griffon unless the damage is indirect. They speak and write in a handful of languages but all know Common.

	Griffons are highly resistant to magic of any sort, although they are vulnerable to psionics, and magic may be used indirectly upon griffons (for example, in flinging objects at them). Only the most formidable of spell casters stand a chance of their arcana affecting a griffon. With their extreme magic resistance, griffon mages are unheard of. Instead, griffons enjoy scientific pursuits; indeed, griffon engineering is extremely advanced, and their medicine is also quite sophisticated.		Griffons are highly resistant to magic of any sort, although they are vulnerable to psionics, and magic may be used indirectly upon griffons (for example, in flinging objects at them). Only the most formidable of spell casters stand a chance of their arcana affecting a griffon. With their extreme magic resistance, griffon mages are unheard of. Instead, griffons enjoy scientific pursuits; indeed, griffon engineering is extremely advanced, and their medicine is also quite sophisticated.

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	Following the failed and bloody human revolt of 7BT, the griffons ultimately stripped humans of all their rights and possessions, with human lands deemed property of the griffons. Many humans were persecuted during this time, leading to a massive exodus across the continent to the lands now known as [[Secca]], [[Orjana]], [[Aslar]] and [[Tollor]]. Human merchants and tradesmen were also taxed heavily during this time to help rebuild the kingdom after the fires of human rebellion were snuffed out.		Following the failed and bloody human revolt of 7BT, the griffons ultimately stripped humans of all their rights and possessions, with human lands deemed property of the griffons. Many humans were persecuted during this time, leading to a massive exodus across the continent to the lands now known as [[Secca]], [[Orjana]], [[Aslar]] and [[Tollor]]. Human merchants and tradesmen were also taxed heavily during this time to help rebuild the kingdom after the fires of human rebellion were snuffed out.

	Five hundred years have passed since then, and humans living in Griffon's Aerie nowadays lead similar lives to most peasants throughout the continent, renting their plot of land to their griffon landlords whom in turn serve the griffon regents of the ruling Diet. Some might argue that humans under griffon rule are afforded far more freedoms than peasants of other monarchies; indeed the Lil has strict guidelines on the correct treatment of servants and the peasantry. Unfortunately, most humans in the Aerie are illiterate and therefore ignorant to such laws and rights, leaving them at the mercy of their griffon overlords. While maltreatment has been known to occur, most griffons see it as their duty to protect their human serfs. Humans are therefore treated well provided they remain good and faithful citizens of the crown while living the life of second-class citizens.		Five hundred years have passed since then, and humans living in Griffon's Aerie nowadays lead similar lives to most peasants throughout the continent, renting their plot of land to their griffon landlords whom in turn serve the griffon regents of the ruling Diet. Some might argue that humans under griffon rule are afforded far more freedoms than peasants of other monarchies; indeed the [[Lilism\|Lil]] has strict guidelines on the correct treatment of servants and the peasantry. Unfortunately, most humans in the Aerie are illiterate and therefore ignorant to such laws and rights, leaving them at the mercy of their griffon overlords. While maltreatment has been known to occur, most griffons see it as their duty to protect their human serfs. Humans are therefore treated well provided they remain good and faithful citizens of the crown while living the life of second-class citizens.

	==Half-Griffons==		==Half-Griffons==

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 Outside of Griffon's Aerie, a small community of griffons living in Secca are known to keep a grove of their own outside Griffon's Crossing in order to commune with their dryads while maintaining their busy lives. Most Seccan griffons still prefer the sanctity of the Sacred Grove, however.
 ==The Sqree==