Griffon Cavalry

The Griffon Cavalry was the air cavalry of the city of Waterdeep in the 13, 14 and 15 centuries DR. Part of the City Guard, it was a militia organization made up of soldiers responsible for defending and patrolling the great city.

History
The history of the Griffon Cavalry can perhaps be traced as far back as the second Trollwars when Ilithrew Belabranta rode his griffon into battle. One of his later heirs, Lord Palinor Belabranta, did the same versus the orc hordes of the Black Claw tribe in 1026 DR. House Belabranta had since been a noble family associated with the breeding and training of griffons.

In 1235 DR Open Lord Ahghairon officially declared the Griffon Cavalry part of the City Guard during a huge orc siege on the city. The riders not only fought the orc hordes again, but were also used to shuttle in much needed supplies to the city.

The Griffon Calvary later established a base of operations on the landward side of Mount Waterdeep called the Peaktop Aerie, or Peaktop Eyrie.

Notable Griffon Riders and/or Trainers
Although not all of the following people were official members of the Griffon Cavalry, each was known to ride a griffon in Waterdeep's defense:


 * Jynnia Gundwynd: (1368 DR) champion rider of many flying beasts
 * Ilithrew Belabranta: rode his mount during the Trollwars, 940 DR to 952 DR
 * Jhalathan Ilzood: (1368 DR): griffon-tamer of the Stablemasters' & Farriers Guild
 * Jynnia Gundwynd: (1368) champion rider of many flying beasts
 * Kerryn Belabranta: (1368 DR) griffon-tamer
 * Malchor Harpell: (1368 DR) adventurer
 * Moedt Belabranta, Lord: (1372 DR) leader of the Griffon Cavalry
 * Palinor Belabranta, Lord: (1026 DR) died in battle on his griffon
 * Xale of the Starry Glen: (1372 DR) Aasimar Paladin and leader of the Knights of the Blude Moon on his griffon Arimaspea

Equipment
In addition to their other armament, the Griffon Cavalry often carried lances of burning blackire into battle, wielding them to great effect atop their griffon steeds.

Appearances

 * Adventures
 * Waterdeep: Dragon Heist