Griffins

Griffins are one of the most rare creatures that permanently inhabit Kasmara, only a Uluri is even rarer. Griffins are powerful creatures that can be considered the apex predator on the plains that it hunts on. They're only found in area's that aren't forested, although they sometimes nest on rocks on the edge of forests. The can spit venom out of their bird beaks, although this is quite rare. The venom is survivable without an antivenom and it's only there to parilize you. When they have caught their pray they're known to play with it when it's still alive. Griffins live in pairs that will stay together for life, if you kill one Griffin chances are quite high that the other will seek revenge as Griffins are quite smart and they will figure out that people are behind it. Luckily this doesn't happen too often as their territory is quite far away from the current inhabited area. They can fly relitively steathily and just like eaglies they will just catch their pray with their talons. Griffins are around 300cm high and have a wingspan of 470cm, the females tend to be a bit larger than the males, atlhough not by much. They do have some trouble with taking off into flight due to their bulkyness. Their sharp talons and powerful beak can break through armor and with their though skin with feathers they're very hard to kill. Their neck is very strong and their heads do have a lot of thick bones, so it's better to aim for the softer belly's of the Griffins if you find yourself in the unfortunate position to go after one. A Griffin is often used on crests and banners as it's a true animal of prestige, and taking one down in a hunt is considered a great honor.