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	Family names tend to be two- or three-syllable affairs, the last of which is "-ibi," denoting "descended from." (Examples: Taltibi; Gagibi; Neskibi.) This form is derived by taking the name of the line's founding father, removing the "-os," and applying an "-ibi."		Family names tend to be two- or three-syllable affairs, the last of which is "-ibi," denoting "descended from." (Examples: Taltibi; Gagibi; Neskibi.) This form is derived by taking the name of the line's founding father, removing the "-os," and applying an "-ibi."


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	Family names tend to be two- or three-syllable affairs, the last of which is "-ibi," denoting "descended from." (Examples: Taltibi; Gagibi; Neskibi.) This form is derived by taking the name of the line's founding father, removing the "-os," and applying an "-ibi."		Family names tend to be two- or three-syllable affairs, the last of which is "-ibi," denoting "descended from." (Examples: Taltibi; Gagibi; Neskibi.) This form is derived by taking the name of the line's founding father, removing the "-os," and applying an "-ibi."

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Religion

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	The leading center of Lil interpretation is the University of Randegow, founded in 376. This establishment resembles a cross between a law school and a theological seminary. The Lil is thus used as a basis for both moral guidance and secular administration of justice, and an enormous secondary body of literature has grown up around its proper analysis. Libraries of these meticulous studies exist in all the major cities in buildings known as the Halls of Justice, which function both as courts of law and as places where citizens may ask trained Lilists for advice on personal problems. The Lil has therefore a total sort of power over the inhabitants of the Aerie: its authority extends from punishing high treason to encouraging young griffonettes to eat their peas, from hearing murder cases to advising those with marital or financial problems. The king is the highest authority regarding interpretation of the Lil but rarely exercises this power.		The leading center of Lil interpretation is the University of Randegow, founded in 376. This establishment resembles a cross between a law school and a theological seminary. The Lil is thus used as a basis for both moral guidance and secular administration of justice, and an enormous secondary body of literature has grown up around its proper analysis. Libraries of these meticulous studies exist in all the major cities in buildings known as the Halls of Justice, which function both as courts of law and as places where citizens may ask trained Lilists for advice on personal problems. The Lil has therefore a total sort of power over the inhabitants of the Aerie: its authority extends from punishing high treason to encouraging young griffonettes to eat their peas, from hearing murder cases to advising those with marital or financial problems. The king is the highest authority regarding interpretation of the Lil but rarely exercises this power.

	The Lil is also supplemented by a number of cults -- groups which have certain regular rituals and rites of passage, usually performed by their priests. A griffon who does not follow a cult in addition to the Lil is known as a Pempid.		The Lil is also supplemented by a number of cults -- groups which have certain regular rituals and rites of passage, usually performed by their priests. A griffon who does not follow a cult in addition to the Lil is known as a Pempid. The most important and powerful cult in Griffon's Aerie is the Rastra. This is the group to which King Karos belongs, and it enjoys special privileges as a result. Membership in the Rastra can only be bestowed by a ritual known as the Junco Celebration while the initiate is still in the egg. Priests of this cult sport a silver-tipped beak.

	The most important and powerful cult in Griffon's Aerie is the Rastra. This is the group to which King Karos belongs, and it enjoys special privileges as a result. Membership in the Rastra can only be bestowed by a ritual known as the Junco Celebration while the initiate is still in the egg. Priests of this cult sport a silver-tipped beak.

	Griffons are incredibly superstitious creatures, and as such, great superstition also surrounds the semi-mythical figure of the White Griffon. Known as the Restara, one is born once every two hundred years to commune with the Restara's dryad counterpart, the Sainted Maple. The egg of the Holy One is thought to be specially marked with a pattern of crescents, alerting the parents of the great gift they are to expect. The Restara is deemed a fount of wisdom, second only to the words of the sacred Lil. There is in fact a white griffonette alive at present; she is Nikea of the Sainted Maple, and her sympathy for humans is an embarrassing issue the nobles of the Griffon Court spend a great deal of time attempting to cover up.		Griffons are incredibly superstitious creatures, and as such, great superstition also surrounds the semi-mythical figure of the White Griffon. Known as the Restara, one is born once every two hundred years to commune with the Restara's dryad counterpart, the Sainted Maple. The egg of the Holy One is thought to be specially marked with a pattern of crescents, alerting the parents of the great gift they are to expect. The Restara is deemed a fount of wisdom, second only to the words of the sacred Lil. There is in fact a white griffonette alive at present; she is Nikea of the Sainted Maple, and her sympathy for humans is an embarrassing issue the nobles of the Griffon Court spend a great deal of time attempting to cover up.

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Society and Peoples

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	Griffons are highly resistant to magic of any sort, although they are vulnerable to psionics, and magic may be used indirectly upon griffons (for example, in flinging objects at them). Only the most formidable of spell casters stand a chance of their arcana affecting a griffon. With their extreme magic resistance, griffon mages are unheard of. Instead, griffons enjoy scientific pursuits; indeed, griffon engineering is extremely advanced, and their medicine is also quite sophisticated.		Griffons are highly resistant to magic of any sort, although they are vulnerable to psionics, and magic may be used indirectly upon griffons (for example, in flinging objects at them). Only the most formidable of spell casters stand a chance of their arcana affecting a griffon. With their extreme magic resistance, griffon mages are unheard of. Instead, griffons enjoy scientific pursuits; indeed, griffon engineering is extremely advanced, and their medicine is also quite sophisticated.

	~~==The Vigilant Talon==~~

	A more radical organization that came to light in recent years was a secret society known as the Vigilant Talon. Its goal was to remove, in one way or another, the human population from the Aerie and place the griffons in their rightful status -- that of world rulers. Proponents of this cult were once recognized by a black band worn upon their talons, which bore the red image of a laurel wreath gripped in a griffon's talons. Members still recognize each other by a number of secret gestures and counter-signals.

	The Talon saw strong leadership in the late 460's, but a number of its activities incurred powerful counter-measures by the government: a plot by its incipient to bring the Restara under his control; violent uprisings and butcherings of Aerie humans (to which they referred as their "Prey"), the degradation of diplomatic relations with the Independent City of Secca; and, most egregiously, the murder of King Karos IV. Although the Talon has long since been driven into hiding, the sentiments fueling the group remain a palpable undercurrent in the kingdom to this day.

	~~==Pre-Vallarian Civilization==~~

	Small settlements of griffons descended from those who wanted nothing to do with the Vallarian kingdom and its human ways still exist in the Lunit Mountains. Willfully unacquainted with the Lil, these populations, known as the Sqree, are viewed by the Aerie at large as frightening, aboriginal, unenlightened shaman-warriors. Little is known about their culture beyond the understanding that they are accomplished hunters, and a rumor that Sqreeish homes are still bare nests in the treetops.

	Along with the Orcs, the Sqree are favored villains in spooky stories. More than one griffonkit has been frightened into good behavior by the belief that Sqree tribes descend from the mountains to kit-nap the recalcitrant young and boil them alive. This is based on the fact that Lilist missionaries who venture into the mountains never return.

	Recent years have seen an invigoration of interest in the Sqree, however, and a handful of griffons with university connections have been brave enough to live among them. Papers on these tribes are pending publication.

	==Griffon Sayings==		==Griffon Sayings==
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	*"May the sky always remain your home." (acceptable response)		*"May the sky always remain your home." (acceptable response)

	*"By the Lil!" or "By the branch!" or "By the ~~holy~~ Maple!" ''(utterances of surprise)''		*"By the Lil!" or "By the branch!" or "By the Holy Maple!" ''(utterances of surprise)''

	=Language=		=Language=

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	It was while fleeing the bloody coup of Southern Vallaria over a millennia ago that Relandos V discovered an ancient griffon civilization living high within the Lunit Mountains. Seeking their help, the griffons aided in his civil war to reclaim the throne as essentially bodyguards and militia, an act that was repeated numerous times. As repayment for their services, Adrovos V offered the griffons noble titles and lands throughout the Vallarian kingdoms. Over time, with careful political maneuvering, the Griffons of Vallaria slowly rose to power until they were an accepted part of the Valliarian Diet of ruling regents and lords.		It was while fleeing the bloody coup of Southern Vallaria over a millennia ago that Relandos V discovered an ancient griffon civilization living high within the Lunit Mountains. Seeking their help, the griffons aided in his civil war to reclaim the throne as essentially bodyguards and militia, an act that was repeated numerous times. As repayment for their services, Adrovos V offered the griffons noble titles and lands throughout the Vallarian kingdoms. Over time, with careful political maneuvering, the Griffons of Vallaria slowly rose to power until they were an accepted part of the Valliarian Diet of ruling regents and lords.

	After the usurping of the Vallarian throne the griffon Neskos, human nobles who did not raise arms against him retained their titles and lands, however they were merely puppets to their griffon masters. Other humans during this time were relegated to a sort of middle-class, and while there were some reports of hostile takeovers of human lands most humans enjoyed a relatively moderate level of freedom within Griffon society.		After the usurping of the Vallarian throne the griffon Neskos, human nobles who did not raise arms against him retained their titles and lands, however they were merely puppets to their griffon masters. Other humans during this time were relegated to a sort of middle-class, and while there were some reports of hostile takeovers of human lands, most humans enjoyed a relatively moderate level of freedom within Griffon society.

	Following the failed and bloody human revolt of 7BT, the griffons ultimately stripped humans of all their rights and possessions, with human lands deemed property of the griffons. Many humans were persecuted during this time, leading to a massive exodus across the continent to the lands now known as [[Secca]], [[Orjana]], [[Aslar]] and [[Tollor]]. Human merchants and tradesmen were also taxed heavily during this time to help rebuild the kingdom after the fires of human rebellion were snuffed out.		Following the failed and bloody human revolt of 7BT, the griffons ultimately stripped humans of all their rights and possessions, with human lands deemed property of the griffons. Many humans were persecuted during this time, leading to a massive exodus across the continent to the lands now known as [[Secca]], [[Orjana]], [[Aslar]] and [[Tollor]]. Human merchants and tradesmen were also taxed heavily during this time to help rebuild the kingdom after the fires of human rebellion were snuffed out.

	Five hundred years have passed since then, and humans living in Griffon's Aerie nowadays lead similar lives to most peasants throughout the continent, renting their plot of land to their griffon landlords whom in turn serve the griffon regents of the ruling Diet. Some might argue that humans under griffon rule are afforded far more freedoms than peasants of other monarchies; indeed the Lil has strict guidelines on the correct treatment of servants and the peasantry. Unfortunately, most humans in the Aerie are illiterate and therefore ignorant to such laws and rights, leaving them at the mercy of their griffon overlords. While maltreatment has been known to occur, most griffons see it as their duty to protect their human serfs. ~~Most~~ are treated ~~and fed~~ well provided they remain good and faithful citizens of the crown while living the life of second-class citizens.		Five hundred years have passed since then, and humans living in Griffon's Aerie nowadays lead similar lives to most peasants throughout the continent, renting their plot of land to their griffon landlords whom in turn serve the griffon regents of the ruling Diet. Some might argue that humans under griffon rule are afforded far more freedoms than peasants of other monarchies; indeed the Lil has strict guidelines on the correct treatment of servants and the peasantry. Unfortunately, most humans in the Aerie are illiterate and therefore ignorant to such laws and rights, leaving them at the mercy of their griffon overlords. While maltreatment has been known to occur, most griffons see it as their duty to protect their human serfs. Humans are therefore treated well provided they remain good and faithful citizens of the crown while living the life of second-class citizens.

	==Half-Griffons==		==Half-Griffons==
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	Due to the ability of griffons to adopt both human and humanlike forms, griffon-human matings do occur. Half-griffons can still adopt a griffon form, but quarter-griffons cannot. It is important to note while human-griffon matings are not unusual, the circumstances surrounding them are anything but egalitarian. Like most kingdoms, griffon society is fiercely patriarchal, so while it is acceptable for male griffon to adopt a human mistress or concubine, a griffoness with a male paramour would be seen as scandalous and would only occur were she were in a position of power.		Due to the ability of griffons to adopt both human and humanlike forms, griffon-human matings do occur. Half-griffons can still adopt a griffon form, but quarter-griffons cannot. It is important to note while human-griffon matings are not unusual, the circumstances surrounding them are anything but egalitarian. Like most kingdoms, griffon society is fiercely patriarchal, so while it is acceptable for male griffon to adopt a human mistress or concubine, a griffoness with a male paramour would be seen as scandalous and would only occur were she were in a position of power.

	Human-griffon marriages are very uncommon, and two star-crossed lovers would quickly find themselves ousted of all family ties and inheritances if their secret was discovered. There are exceptions, of course, and griffon history is dotted with human-griffon relations~~, however~~ the majority of these were strictly political as the griffons of Neskos' era often saw it their duty to breed out human stock from the monarchy and nobility. Moreover, King Menglos' marriage to a human wife was seen as justification for his assassination by griffon extremists in 8BT which in turn led to the human revolt of 7BT and further compounded the issue.		Human-griffon marriages are very uncommon, and two star-crossed lovers would quickly find themselves ousted of all family ties and inheritances if their secret was discovered. There are exceptions, of course, and griffon history is dotted with human-griffon relations. However the majority of these were strictly political as the griffons of Neskos' era often saw it their duty to breed out human stock from the monarchy and nobility. Moreover, King Menglos' marriage to a human wife was seen as justification for his assassination by griffon extremists in 8BT which in turn led to the human revolt of 7BT and further compounded the issue.

	As for the mutual offspring, half-griffons hatched from a griffoness' egg receive far better treatment than those born of a human mother, since griffon superstition asserts that a half-griffon born of the egg ritual carries far less 'tainted' blood than those born of the womb. While half-griffons with griffon mothers receive all the freedoms and privileges of their full-blooded forebears, most human born half-griffons are outcasts~~, seen as~~ abominations by the Rastra. Like many half-castes living in Veth they are distrusted by both races of their inheritance.		As for the mutual offspring, half-griffons hatched from a griffoness' egg receive far better treatment than those born of a human mother, since griffon superstition asserts that a half-griffon born of the egg ritual carries far less 'tainted' blood than those born of the womb. While half-griffons with griffon mothers receive all the freedoms and privileges of their full-blooded forebears, most human born half-griffons are outcasts and declared to be abominations by the Rastra. Like many half-castes living in Veth they are distrusted by both races of their inheritance.

	Half-griffon births are also marred with complications, since most humans are not permitted proper treatment by advanced griffon medicine ~~and human~~ mothers carrying a half-griffon child will find themselves shunned by the very human communities they previously relied upon. Their offspring are not generally accepted into griffon society either and don't receive the required training and initiation from their dryads to learn to transition into their other griffon forms. This can lead to problems during adolescence and adulthood, in rare cases the transformation can result in death or insanity, but most simply lack the knowledge of how to harness the ability, burdened with the lack of their dryad guardian.		Half-griffon births are also marred with complications since most humans are not permitted proper treatment by advanced griffon medicine. Human mothers carrying a half-griffon child will also find themselves shunned by the very human communities they previously relied upon. Their offspring are not generally accepted into griffon society either and don't receive the required training and initiation from their dryads to learn to transition into their other griffon forms. This can lead to problems during adolescence and adulthood, in rare cases the transformation can result in death or insanity, but most simply lack the knowledge of how to harness the ability, burdened with the lack of their dryad guardian.

	In contrast, human-griffon marriages in Secca are more commonplace, as aspiring griffons and griffonesses often seek to marry human merchants to obtain higher prestige and social status. Such discrimination against half-griffons does not occur either as Seccan law asserts strict penalties against Griffon customs deemed too authoritarian. Of course, any aspiring pilgrimages to the Aerie by Seccan half-griffons are often fraught with complications.		In contrast, human-griffon marriages in Secca are more commonplace, as aspiring griffons and griffonesses often seek to marry human merchants in order to obtain higher prestige and social status. Such discrimination against half-griffons does not occur on the same level either as Seccan law asserts strict penalties against Griffon customs deemed too authoritarian. Of course, any aspiring pilgrimages to the Aerie by Seccan half-griffons are often fraught with complications.

	==The Vigilant Talon==		==The Vigilant Talon==

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	The traditional griffon home is built in the branches of a tree, and this architecture is reflected in the Aerie Inn located in the woods to the north of the capital, though many griffons have adopted houses similar to those originally built by humans. Griffon purists living in the more traditional homes sleep in carefully crafted nests, while griffons living in Vallarian style manses sleep in beds designed to resemble the nests of their ancestors.		The traditional griffon home is built in the branches of a tree, and this architecture is reflected in the Aerie Inn located in the woods to the north of the capital, though many griffons have adopted houses similar to those originally built by humans. Griffon purists living in the more traditional homes sleep in carefully crafted nests, while griffons living in Vallarian style manses sleep in beds designed to resemble the nests of their ancestors.

	Griffons are ~~known~~ for eating horse meat. The ~~most damning insult you can hurl at a griffon is "hippogriff" -- that is, a cross between a griffon and a horse. Their~~ customary drink is grifola, which does have intoxicating qualities. They are also known to make wine from the saps of trees, especially (but not limited to) elm and maple. Presenting wine distilled from the sap of one's own tree is one of the most valued gifts in griffon society.		Griffons are renown for eating horse meat; in contrast to other nations, equines are the Aerie's most common livestock. The griffons' customary drink is grifola, which does have intoxicating qualities. They are also known to make wine from the saps of trees, especially (but not limited to) elm and maple. Presenting wine distilled from the sap of one's own tree is one of the most valued gifts in griffon society.

	Griffons are hatched from eggs. Not only are they naturally fiercely protective of their young, but griffon law has extraordinarily strict penalties for those who abandon their kits. As etiquette and cultural history are of eminent importance, a kit will be thoroughly educated in these matters in his early years, no matter his social status. Following this, a fledgling kit pursues education as far as his connections allow, per religion, social class, and cult. Griffonkits at play engage in such games as "winged willow."		Griffons are hatched from eggs. Not only are they naturally fiercely protective of their young, but griffon law has extraordinarily strict penalties for those who abandon their kits. As etiquette and cultural history are of eminent importance, a kit will be thoroughly educated in these matters in his early years, no matter his social status. Following this, a fledgling kit pursues education as far as his connections allow, per religion, social class, and cult. Griffonkits at play engage in such games as "winged willow."

	Griffon funerals involve the Song of the Matria and the Dance of the Arbor, through which the deceased is returned "to the roots of life" and fused with his or her dryad. The dryad of the deceased is herself present at these events and conducts many of the proceedings.		Griffon funerals involve the Song of the Matria and the Dance of the Arbor, through which the deceased is returned "to the roots of life" and fused with his or her dryad. The dryad of the deceased is herself present at these events and conducts many of the proceedings. Dance and song are also an integral part of griffon society, both in ritual and in and relations, and has been part of Griffon culture since time immemorial.

	Griffon courtship is initiated by the male~~; if he is successful, his conquest will invite him into her nest. A male invited to share a griffoness' nest becomes indelibly marked with the griffoness' scent~~. The ~~male~~ courting ritual is complex and incorporates both Vallarian customs and traditional griffon rituals such as the mating dance and the ~~presentation~~ of a nest ~~to the female~~.		Griffon courtship is initiated by the male. The courting ritual is complex and incorporates both Vallarian customs and traditional griffon rituals such as the mating dance and the adornment of gifts upon a griffoness' nest. Should a male be successful, his conquest will invite him into her nest. A male invited to share a griffoness' nest becomes indelibly marked with her scent.

	~~Dance is also an integral part of griffon society~~, ~~both in ritual and in and relations, and has been part of Griffon culture since time immemorial~~. ~~While griffon culture has adopted many Vallarian customs over the centuries, the roots of griffon art and tradition runs deep in Aerie families and often appears quite mysterious~~ to ~~the uninitiated~~.

	Between hundreds of years possessing the ability to change forms and hundreds of years of exposure to human cultures, Aerie griffons are exceedingly comfortable in their more human skins. Indeed, griffonesses are known to amass great collections of fancy clothing to suit their "angel" forms (with well-concealed slits in the back for wings, of course). Conversely, some griffons have contended in recent years that true griffons would never parade about in a "groundling's" shape. And it is not uncommon for the humans who make their homes in Griffon's Aerie to treat with distrust and even disdain the non-griffon winged beings they may encounter outside the Aerie.		Between hundreds of years possessing the ability to change forms and hundreds of years of exposure to human cultures, Aerie griffons are exceedingly comfortable in their more human skins. Indeed, griffonesses are known to amass great collections of fancy clothing to suit their "angel" forms (with well-concealed slits in the back for wings, of course). Conversely, some griffons have contended in recent years that true griffons would never parade about in a "groundling's" shape. And it is not uncommon for the humans who make their homes in Griffon's Aerie to treat with distrust and even disdain the non-griffon winged beings they may encounter outside the Aerie.
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	==Griffons and Humans==		==Griffons and Humans==

	It was while fleeing the bloody coup of Southern Vallaria that Relandos V discovered an ancient griffon civilization living high within the Lunit Mountains. Seeking their help, the griffons aided in his civil war to reclaim the throne as essentially bodyguards and militia, an act that was repeated numerous times. As repayment, Adrovos V offered the griffons noble titles and lands. Over time, with careful political maneuvering, the Griffons of Vallaria slowly rose to power until they were an accepted part of the Valliarian Diet of ruling regents and lords.		It was while fleeing the bloody coup of Southern Vallaria over a millennia ago that Relandos V discovered an ancient griffon civilization living high within the Lunit Mountains. Seeking their help, the griffons aided in his civil war to reclaim the throne as essentially bodyguards and militia, an act that was repeated numerous times. As repayment for their services, Adrovos V offered the griffons noble titles and lands throughout the Vallarian kingdoms. Over time, with careful political maneuvering, the Griffons of Vallaria slowly rose to power until they were an accepted part of the Valliarian Diet of ruling regents and lords.

	After the usurping of ~~Adrovos VI by~~ the griffon Neskos, ~~humans~~ who did not raise arms against him retained their ~~noble~~ titles and lands, however they were ~~mostly~~ puppets to their ~~Griffon~~ masters. ~~Most~~ humans during this time were relegated to a sort of middle-class, and while there were some reports of hostile takeovers of human lands~~, these were not common, and~~ humans enjoyed a relatively moderate level of freedom within Griffon society.		After the usurping of the Vallarian throne the griffon Neskos, human nobles who did not raise arms against him retained their titles and lands, however they were merely puppets to their griffon masters. Other humans during this time were relegated to a sort of middle-class, and while there were some reports of hostile takeovers of human lands most humans enjoyed a relatively moderate level of freedom within Griffon society.

	Following ~~a series of~~ human ~~uprisings in times~~ of ~~civil unrest and war~~, the griffons ultimately stripped humans of all their rights and possessions, with human lands deemed property of the griffons. Many humans were persecuted during this time, leading to a massive exodus across the continent~~, notably~~ to the ~~nations of~~ Secca, Orjana, Aslar and ~~Elluria~~. Human merchants and tradesmen were also taxed heavily during this time to help rebuild the kingdom after the ~~Leturian-Griffon wars~~.		Following the failed and bloody human revolt of 7BT, the griffons ultimately stripped humans of all their rights and possessions, with human lands deemed property of the griffons. Many humans were persecuted during this time, leading to a massive exodus across the continent to the lands now known as [[Secca]], [[Orjana]], [[Aslar]] and [[Tollor]]. Human merchants and tradesmen were also taxed heavily during this time to help rebuild the kingdom after the fires of human rebellion were snuffed out.

	~~Humans~~ living in Griffon's Aerie nowadays lead ~~the~~ lives of most peasants ~~scattered~~ throughout ~~the various kingdoms~~ the continent, renting their plot of land to their griffon landlords ~~who~~ in turn serve ~~their~~ griffon regents ~~and~~ the ~~Griffon~~ Diet. Some might argue that ~~human serfs of the Aerie~~ are afforded far more freedoms than peasants of other monarchies; indeed the Lil has strict guidelines on the correct treatment of servants and the peasantry. Unfortunately, most humans in the Aerie are illiterate and therefore ignorant to such laws and rights, leaving them at the mercy of their griffon overlords ~~and reeves~~. While maltreatment has been known to occur, most griffons see it as their duty to protect their human serfs. ~~Humans~~ are ~~therefore~~ treated and fed well ~~by their lords~~ provided they remain good and faithful citizens of the crown while living the life of second-class citizens.		Five hundred years have passed since then, and humans living in Griffon's Aerie nowadays lead similar lives to most peasants throughout the continent, renting their plot of land to their griffon landlords whom in turn serve the griffon regents of the ruling Diet. Some might argue that humans under griffon rule are afforded far more freedoms than peasants of other monarchies; indeed the Lil has strict guidelines on the correct treatment of servants and the peasantry. Unfortunately, most humans in the Aerie are illiterate and therefore ignorant to such laws and rights, leaving them at the mercy of their griffon overlords. While maltreatment has been known to occur, most griffons see it as their duty to protect their human serfs. Most are treated and fed well provided they remain good and faithful citizens of the crown while living the life of second-class citizens.

	==Half-Griffons==		==Half-Griffons==

	Due to the ability of griffons to adopt both human and humanlike forms, griffon-human matings do occur. Half-griffons can still adopt a griffon form, but quarter-griffons cannot. It is important to note while human-griffon matings are not unusual, the circumstances surrounding them is anything but egalitarian. Like most kingdoms, griffon society is fiercely patriarchal, so while it is acceptable for male griffon to adopt a human mistress or concubine, a griffoness with a male paramour would be seen as scandalous and would only occur were she were in a position of power.		Due to the ability of griffons to adopt both human and humanlike forms, griffon-human matings do occur. Half-griffons can still adopt a griffon form, but quarter-griffons cannot. It is important to note while human-griffon matings are not unusual, the circumstances surrounding them are anything but egalitarian. Like most kingdoms, griffon society is fiercely patriarchal, so while it is acceptable for male griffon to adopt a human mistress or concubine, a griffoness with a male paramour would be seen as scandalous and would only occur were she were in a position of power.

	Human-griffon marriages are very uncommon, and two star-crossed lovers would quickly find themselves ousted of all family ties and inheritances if their secret was discovered. There are exceptions, of course~~. Griffon~~ history is dotted with human-griffon relations, however the majority of these were strictly political, as the griffons of Neskos' era often saw it their duty to breed out human stock from the monarchy and nobility. Moreover, King Menglos' marriage to a human wife was seen as justification for his assassination by griffon extremists in 8BT, which in turn led to the human revolt of 7BT and further compounded the issue.		Human-griffon marriages are very uncommon, and two star-crossed lovers would quickly find themselves ousted of all family ties and inheritances if their secret was discovered. There are exceptions, of course, and griffon history is dotted with human-griffon relations, however the majority of these were strictly political as the griffons of Neskos' era often saw it their duty to breed out human stock from the monarchy and nobility. Moreover, King Menglos' marriage to a human wife was seen as justification for his assassination by griffon extremists in 8BT which in turn led to the human revolt of 7BT and further compounded the issue.

	As for the mutual offspring, half-griffons hatched from a griffoness' egg receive far better treatment than those born of a human mother, since griffon superstition asserts that a half-griffon born of the egg ritual carries far less 'tainted' blood than those born of the womb. ~~Half~~-griffons with human ~~mothers~~ are ~~often~~ outcasts, seen as abominations by the ~~druidic~~ Rastra~~, and like~~ many half-castes living in Veth, they are distrusted by both races of their inheritance.		As for the mutual offspring, half-griffons hatched from a griffoness' egg receive far better treatment than those born of a human mother, since griffon superstition asserts that a half-griffon born of the egg ritual carries far less 'tainted' blood than those born of the womb. While half-griffons with griffon mothers receive all the freedoms and privileges of their full-blooded forebears, most human born half-griffons are outcasts, seen as abominations by the Rastra. Like many half-castes living in Veth they are distrusted by both races of their inheritance.

	Half-griffon births are also marred with complications, since most humans are not permitted proper treatment by advanced griffon medicine, and human mothers carrying a half-griffon child will find themselves shunned by the very human communities they previously relied upon. ~~Half griffons and their descendants born of the womb~~ are not generally accepted into griffon society either, and ~~thus many do not~~ receive the required training and initiation from their ~~dryad~~ to learn ~~the~~ transition of their other griffon forms. This can lead to problems during adolescence and adulthood, in rare cases the transformation can result in death or insanity, but most simply lack the knowledge of how to harness the ability, burdened with the lack of their ~~needed~~ dryad guardian.		Half-griffon births are also marred with complications, since most humans are not permitted proper treatment by advanced griffon medicine and human mothers carrying a half-griffon child will find themselves shunned by the very human communities they previously relied upon. Their offspring are not generally accepted into griffon society either and don't receive the required training and initiation from their dryads to learn to transition into their other griffon forms. This can lead to problems during adolescence and adulthood, in rare cases the transformation can result in death or insanity, but most simply lack the knowledge of how to harness the ability, burdened with the lack of their dryad guardian.

	In contrast, human-griffon marriages in Secca are more commonplace, as aspiring griffons and ~~griffoness~~ often seek to marry human merchants ~~and~~ obtain higher prestige and social status. ~~Discrimination~~ against half-griffons ~~and their descendants~~ does not occur either, as Seccan law asserts strict penalties against Griffon customs deemed too authoritarian. Of course, any aspiring pilgrimages to the Aerie by Seccan half-griffons are fraught with complications.		In contrast, human-griffon marriages in Secca are more commonplace, as aspiring griffons and griffonesses often seek to marry human merchants to obtain higher prestige and social status. Such discrimination against half-griffons does not occur either as Seccan law asserts strict penalties against Griffon customs deemed too authoritarian. Of course, any aspiring pilgrimages to the Aerie by Seccan half-griffons are often fraught with complications.

	==The Vigilant Talon==		==The Vigilant Talon==