Griffin Physiology

The ability to use the abilities of a griffin. Variation of Mythical Bestiary, Raptor Physiology and Feline Physiology.

Also Called

 * Griffin Mimicry
 * Griffon Mimicry/Physiology
 * Gryphon Mimicry/Physiology

Capabilities
The user is or has the ability to take on the form of a Griffin, a creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle. Most griffins also have bird-like talons, although in some older illustrations griffins have a lion's forelimbs (and are technically called opinicus), they generally only have a lion's hindquarters. The eagle's head is conventionally given prominent ears; these are sometimes described as the lion's ears but are often elongated (more like a horse's) and sometimes feathered.

A griffin without wings, or a wingless eagle-headed lion, is called an alce or a keythong.

Griffins are most often interpreted as the noblest of creatures, symbolizing courage and vigilance repeatedly (similar to how eagles and lions symbolize leadership and courage, respectfully) throughout popular culture and other media.

Applications

 * Claw Retraction
 * Decelerated Aging
 * Enhanced Agility
 * Enhanced Balance
 * Enhanced Bite
 * Feline Physiology
 * Camouflage
 * Climbing
 * Enhanced Flexibility
 * Enhanced Jump
 * Enhanced Senses
 * Enhanced Speed
 * Enhanced Strength
 * Night Vision
 * Stealth Tactics
 * Raptor Physiology
 * Avian Physiology
 * Aerial Adaptation
 * Atmospheric Adaptation
 * Enhanced Agility
 * Enhanced Balance
 * Enhanced Endurance
 * Enhanced Lung Capacity
 * Enhanced Senses
 * Enhanced Reflexes
 * Flight/Wing Manifestation
 * Hollow Skeleton
 * Enhanced Vision
 * Telescopic Vision
 * Environmental Adaptation
 * Predator Instinct

Variations

 * Hippogriff Physiology: replace Feline Physiology with Horse Physiology

Associations

 * Chimerism
 * Mythical Bestiary

Known Users
See Also: Our Gryphons Are Different.