Hippogriff

Large monstrosity

Armor Class: 5
Hit Dice: 3+1 (average 10 hp)
Movement: 180 ft / 360 ft flying
Attacks: 2 hooves (1d6 each) + 1 beak (1d10)
Morale: 8
Alignment: Neutral
XP: 300

Description

The Hippogriff has the forequarters of a great eagle or griffon (beak, talons, wings) and the hindquarters of a horse. They are fierce fighters and do not run with herds — each is solitary or paired.

Special Abilities

Flight: Hippogriffs fly at 360 ft — exceptionally fast.

Enmity with Pegasi: Hippogriffs will attack Pegasi on sight and fight to the death. The two cannot be kept within sight of each other.

Trainable: Like griffons, a Hippogriff can be trained as a mount if taken young. It is less valuable than a Griffon but more manageable.

Tactics / Encounter / Notes

Hippogriffs attack aggressively near their nesting territory. They strike with both rear hooves and their powerful beak. They will pursue prey for considerable distances.

Hippogriffs have no lair entry.

Treasure

Hippogriffs carry no treasure.