“The darkness crawls with vampires and ghouls, but we are not without allies.”
—Mikaeus, the Lunarch

When an order for griffin barding comes in, blacksmiths prepare their forges for months of exacting work. They know griffins always detect imperfections and never haggle.

“The Simic offer a prize to any biomancer who can breed a krasis to match a griffin in the air. It’s never been claimed.”
—Libuse, Boros sergeant

Though a fierce fighter, its true value is that it inspires beleaguered forces.

It helps to have an extra direction in which to run.

“More than snow falls from the Boreal skies.”
—Arkin Egilsson, skycaptain

Four claws, two wings, one beak, no fear.

Are you sure you can afford such a luxury?

“Sea Gate has fallen. Survivors are on the move. Will send another griffin when we find refuge. Stay hidden. Stay safe.”
—Message from Tars Olan, kor world-gift

“And the flamingos said, ‘Get out of our nest—we can’t be seen with the likes of you!’ So, the griffin ate them.”
—Azeworai, “The Ugly Bird”

The awards and medals of polis-dwellers mean nothing to griffins, but they repay acts of generosity.

Justice flies swiftly on angry wings.

To outrace the griffin
—Kipamu expression meaning “to do the impossible”

She stayed by her master’s side, leaving only to hunt. She would guard him until he woke, however long it took.

“My goat was a small price to pay for the chance to see the hunting griffin dive and seize it.”
—Suq'Ata trader

“A company of infantry is trapped behind the lines. We need to strike hard and fast to free them, or the casualties will be horrific. Send the griffins.”
—Tajic

“We’re making progress, but its desire to explore still far exceeds its ability.”
—Amadi, Halimar griffin-master

The keen-eyed guardians of Ardenvale are ever on alert.

When griffins started nesting atop the northern tower, the castellan worried they’d be a nuisance. Instead, they took the entire castle under their protection.