Grihfohn

Grihfohns are as their name might suggest. They are very similar to the beasts of legend, but, they have a very specific anatomical make-up. Instead of the "standard" single or double-shoulder designs the traditional gryphon/griffin has, the Grihfohn are actually designed in a manner so that, in effect, they have two hind legs, because, after all, a gryphon's "forelegs" tend to carry the same principle design as a bird's hind legs. I'll diagram this later, but believe me, it works. Or at least, I believe it would if it were applied.

They're inbetween the Guenitha and Zaub in size. They about match your standard horse (15hh or 5' at the shoulder), but weigh a bit less. A 15hh horse in good condition weights about 950lbs, give or take 50 or so pounds whereas a Grihfohn of the same stature may weight only 650-700lbs. This is primarily due to their birdy hollow bones and their body shape is generally a bit more slim than your average equine.

The species amasses in the southern regions of Tae-Kahn, though they can be found north of the equator as well, most of them tend to stick south. They don't have very good relations with the Guenitha. For the longest time it was a case of mutual avoidance, but several incidents implanted an intense hatred for the Guenitha in the majority of the Grihfohn sects.

Grihfohns are found in many color variations and a few different base designs, but there are four distinct, well-defined sub-species if you will. They can be shorted into the following groups: Corvids, Hawks/Eagles, Falcons, and Herons.

The Grihfohn flights (for lack of a better word) tend to be less than 50 adult individuals, however, the Corvids have been found to hold company up to 150 (more for short periods of time, but 150 is generally the max for a stable flight).

As I believe has been previously noted Grihfohns are capable of having the Guenitha's telepathic abilities as well as the Zaub's capability to manipulate elements/compounds. In addition they can tamper with kinetic energy to both manipulate temperature and to cause static charges. This is a thing unique to the Grihfohn, though it is a rather rare talent now.

Due to some troubles in the Grihfohn past the majority of them are rather frightened and intimidated of the idea of another having such gifts so they tend to kick out those who've shown tendencies towards them. However, those kicked out of Grihfohn flights are much less angsty and vengeful, for the most part, than their Guenithan counterparts. In some instances there are flights constructed entirely of individuals possessing these gifts. Oftentimes these flights are an unusual mix of all four base types as well as several dozen variations thereof, whereas the usual flight consists of individuals from the same group/sub-species, and also sharing the same general appearance as far as base markings and soforth go.