Sphinx

A peculiar monster which looks like a humanoid torso placed on a griffon. The race is said to have been created by powerful conjurers and their origin is likely to be demonic in nature. The sphinx stand 1.2 meters tall at the withers and weighs close to 300 kg. It is a powerful creature not capable of flight but it can use its wings to dampen falls or make great leaps. Sphinx can sustain themselves from magic sources and thus survive for hundreds of years. They are exceptionally rare and are said to be most commonly encountered in the tombs of ancient rulers in the Southlands. They have been known to be great craftsmen and they speak at least one human tongue.

Alchemy
The feathers of a sphinx can be used as a best quality alchemical ingredient.