The Gilded Talon - Thyralmir

Thyralmir is one of the last of his kind: A Northern Moon Griffin. Shocked are most who see him (though often he will be the last thing they see) as his appearance greatly deviates from the common depiction of the Griffin, with a head more like a falcon or eagle than the drake-like appearance of Thyralmir and his kin. This is for the common Griffin of the current time in Tharador is seen to be the Southern Sun Griffin, which resides mostly around the coast of The Grey Sea. The Moon Griffin's however are mostly found near the northern coast of the Katarn Sea, in the bounds of Mayreth and Alimroth with rumours that some migrate even into the northern wastes of Oldavor. It is said Ash of Goltia tamed Thyralmir with his bare hands in a bout of strength in one of his deployments in the north, returning from his contract between the wings of the vicious beast. Thryalmir's loyalty is thus placed within Ash entirely, and when Ash were to die or depart the Golden Griffins, Thyralmir would leave with him.