HIPPOGRYPHS

Hippogryphs are an example of the occasional inconsistency of the classification system: though they have wings and beaks, they are counted beastkin due to their inability to fly, while the landlocked apkallu, also flightless and winged, remains a cloudkin. (1)

Those wings, though, are no mere adornment, for the hippogryph uses them to speed its pounce, sending it like an arrow from the bow to its prey or enemy. (1)

Hippogryphs tend to prefer rocky areas, such as Coerthas, Dravania, and Mor Dhona, though they are perfectly content to dwell in caves and caverns as well. (2) This is doubly true for hippocerfs. Though not much distinguishable from hippogryphs at first glance, hippocerfs are more reckless and hostile in general, willing to attack even enemies that outclass them. (3)

Little is more resilient than hippogryph sinew. Elastic and flexible while still tough, it makes a superior cord for bindings, leatherworking, and industrial uses. (1)

(1) Encyclopaedia Eorzea Vol. 1, p. 276
(2) Mob distribution as of 6.0
(3) FATE: Cerf's Up

Known species/types of hippogryphs:

- Deepgrey hippocerf
- Forelands hippocerf
- Hippogryph
- Hippogryph pup
- Deep Palace hippogryph
- Pit hippogryph
- Ragged hippogryph

- Palace hippocerf
- Pit hippocerf
- Gwyllgi
- Gigas mastiff
- Void hound
- Winged scavenger

- Alpine hippocerf
- Crossing hippocerf
- Hippocerf
- Downcast hippocerf
- Recluse hippogryph
- Pagos hippocerf

deepgrey HIPPOCERF

Pestersome in the extreme, deepgrey hippocerfs are frequently culled in the region of Tailfeather, as they present a danger to the wild chocobo hatchlings. (4)(5)

(4) Levequest: Feathers Unsullied
(5) Levequest: Scavenger Hunt

Habitat: The Dravanian Forelands, Tailfeather (levequest only)

Combat rating: 52

FORELANDS HIPPOCERF

Hippocerfs are not exactly hippogryphs, but far closer to them than they are to griffins; for that reason, the cerfs are oft classified with the gryphs. More heedless and less graceful than their cousins on either side, Forelands hippocerfs are frequently culled in the region of Anyx Trine, as they present a danger to the unhatched eggs of dragons. (3)

(3) FATE: Cerf's Up

Habitat: Anyx Trine, the Dravanian Forelands

Combat rating: 50 (FATE), 53