Brightwing

Brightwing is a female griffon, linked to the war mage Aoth Fezim.

Appearance
Brightwing is 9 ft long. Like all griffons she has a lion's body and the wings, forelegs and head of an eagle. She has scarlet eyes.

Background
She was named Brightwing because even as a cub her feathers had been a lighter shade of gold than average. Though her beak and throat are not made for articulating human speech, she can communicate with Aoth who understands her clacks and squawks. Aoth magically enhanced her stamina and intelligence, making her a formidable foe. Brightwing loves horseflesh for feed.

History
Brightwing almost died in 1384 DR during the war of Thay, impaled by the sword of one of Szass Tam's undead champions.