Demigryphs

The Demigryphs of Rabenstadt are among the most infamous and respected creatures ever housed within the city walls. In their nature, the half raptor and half war-beast meld the ferocity of the predator and the strength of the armored steed. Only the most valiant knights, loyal to the nobility, are ever entitled (and have the courage) to ride them into combat with lances and halberds while their mount shreds men and beasts alike with talons and steel-hard beaks.