HIPPOGRIFF

Neutral Large Monster (avian) (10-ft, 1,000-lbs)

FREQUENCY: Rare

NO. APPEARING: 2-16

SURPRISE: 33%

SENSES: infravision

ARMOR CLASS: 5

MOVE: 18" — fly 36" (Class C or D mounted)

HIT DICE: 3 + 3 (hp 17)

% IN LAIR: 10%

TREASURE TYPE: Q (x5)

THAC0: 15

MELEE: 2 claws (1d6 each) and beak (1d10)

SPECIAL ATTACKS: none - Hits As: normal

SPECIAL DEFENSES: none

MAGIC RESISTANCE: Standard

INTELLIGENCE: Semi-

MORALE: +18%

SAVES: Poison 13, Petrify 14, Wand 15, Breath 16, Spell 16

LEVEL: III (XP 60 + 4 per hp)

Hippogriffs dwell only in places uninhabited by men, generally nesting on rocky crags and similar places. They are fierce fighters and will defend themselves resolutely.

The hippogriff is able to fight well with its two great fore claws and powerful beak, [...] and they are not easy prey.

If encountered in their lair (nesting area) they will attack immediately. There will be one nest for every 2 creatures, each nest containing 1 or 2 eggs or fledglings. Hippogriff eggs are valued at 1,000 gold pieces each on the open market, fledglings at 2,000 to 3,000 gold pieces.

As the hippogriff is an omnivore, it will never be found with pegasi. Griffons will attack and eat hippogriffs on occasion.

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