Hippogriff

The Hippogriff is perhaps one of the most well-known and revered legendary creatures. They are the result of an uncommon breeding practice of mating a Griffin with a filly.

They can be described as having the head, breast, front legs and wings of an eagle, and the body and hind legs of a horse. They possess a large solid beak, deadly razor-sharp talons, and a mane formed by ruffled feathers running down the neck. Hippogriffs are colossal creatures with a wingspan of up to 24 feet they make effective transport. However, the Hippogriff is not an easy beast to tame and can be deadly - particularly to those who do not show ample respect.

The Hippogriff comes in a variety of shades and colours, usually in accordance with the breed of its equine mother. The most common include: bay, chestnut, dun, grey and roan. The least common are black and buckskin.