26. Griffon
Lair (Northern Hex)
A cliff rises
above the lowlands here and on the cliff face are eight griffon nests. Each
nest has a mated pair and is 75% likely to have either 1-2 eggs (spring) or 1-2
young (summer/fall). By winter, the young are driven off to establish their own
griffon prides and territories. The young are AC 6, HD 2, Dam 1-2/1-2/1-8.
If they see
horses, the griffons will swarm the horses, dragging them off to the nests to
feed. Locals know about the griffons and typically use mules and oxen as beasts
of burden in this region (hexes15,16,20,21,25,26,29,30 - the road is even known as Griffon Way). The griffons typically leave the road alone (as they
have been on the receiving end of magic and weapons enough times to deter
them), although the lone traveler may prove to be a temptation and the lure of
horseflesh is irresistible to them.
The nests
contain a mixture of bones, debris, bits of clothing and broken weapons and
armor. Thorough searching turns up 6023 cp, 181 sp, and the following potions: Potion of Flying, Philter of Love, Potion of
Animal Control - Avians.
