Hippogriffs are winged creatures that resemble a combination of an eagle and a horse . [1] They are used as flying mounts in Khorvaire , usually provided by House Vadalis . [4]
Description
Hippogriffs have the wings, upper body, and forelegs of an eagle, while their back half and legs resemble a horse. Their head resembles a cross between the two species. [1]
Roles
Travel
Hippogriffs are used across Khorvaire as mounts for travelers. They are especially prevalent in Arcanix , where they can be rented to reach the floating towers of Arcanix , and Sharn . [5] [6] [7]
In Sharn , some residents of the Skyway prefer using hippogriffs to travel around the city, as do the Goldwings , an air cavalry unit of the Sharn Watch . [8] [9]
Sport
Hippogriffs are the mount of choice for individuals competing in Skyblades jousting in Sharn . [10] [11] A hippogriff is also one of the eight mounts competing in the Race of Eight Winds , representing the districts of Overlook and Daggerwatch . [12]
Symbology
A hippogriff is the symbol of House Vadalis . [13]
Lands
Wild Hippogriffs
Wild hippogriffs can be found in herds on the plains of Syrkarn in Sarlona . [14]
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External Links
Hippogriff article at the Forgotten Realms Wiki , a wiki for the Forgotten Realms campaign setting.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Mike Mearls , Jeremy Crawford , Christopher Perkins (2014). Monster Manual (5th Edition) . ( Wizards of the Coast ), p. 184. ISBN 978-0786965614 .
- ↑ Mike Mearls , Stephen Schubert , and James Wyatt (2008). Monster Manual (4th edition) . ( Wizards of the Coast ), p. 146. ISBN 0-7869-4852-3 .
- ↑ Skip Williams , Jonathan Tweet , and Monte Cook (July 2003). Monster Manual (3.5 edition) . ( Wizards of the Coast ), p. 152. ISBN 0-7869-2893-X .
- ↑ Keith Baker , Jeremy Crawford , & James Wyatt (2019). Eberron: Rising from the Last War . ( Wizards of the Coast ), p. 11. ISBN 0786966890 .
- ↑ James Wyatt and Keith Baker (2009). Eberron Campaign Guide . ( Wizards of the Coast ), p. 69. ISBN 0-7869-5099-4 .
- ↑ Bill Slavicsek , David Noonan , and Christopher Perkins (2005). Five Nations . ( Wizards of the Coast ), pp. 38–39. ISBN 0-7869-3690-8 .
- ↑ Keith Baker & James Wyatt (2004). Sharn: City of Towers . ( Wizards of the Coast ), p. 24. ISBN 0-7869-3434-4 .
- ↑ Keith Baker & James Wyatt (2004). Sharn: City of Towers . ( Wizards of the Coast ), p. 85. ISBN 0-7869-3434-4 .
- ↑ Keith Baker & James Wyatt (2004). Sharn: City of Towers . ( Wizards of the Coast ), p. 135. ISBN 0-7869-3434-4 .
- ↑ Keith Baker , Jeremy Crawford , & James Wyatt (2019). Eberron: Rising from the Last War . ( Wizards of the Coast ), p. 156. ISBN 0786966890 .
- ↑ Keith Baker & James Wyatt (2004). Sharn: City of Towers . ( Wizards of the Coast ), p. 33. ISBN 0-7869-3434-4 .
- ↑ Keith Baker , Jeremy Crawford , & James Wyatt (2019). Eberron: Rising from the Last War . ( Wizards of the Coast ), p. 155. ISBN 0786966890 .
- ↑ Keith Baker , Jeremy Crawford , & James Wyatt (2019). Eberron: Rising from the Last War . ( Wizards of the Coast ), p. 42. ISBN 0786966890 .
- ↑ Keith Baker , Scott Fitzgerald Gray , Glenn McDonald , and Chris Sims (2007). Secrets of Sarlona . ( Wizards of the Coast ), pp. 92–93. ISBN 978-0-7869-4037-0 .