Hieracosphinx

Hieracosphinxes were one of many variations of sphinxes.

Description
Much like any type of sphinx, this creatures had the body of a lion with great feathery wings, but their head was that of a hawk.

Personality
These creatures known to be quite evil and savage, with intellects that were generally far lower than other types of sphinxes.

Much like other sphinxes, a hieracosphinx was known to covet treasure.

Combat
Hieracosphinxes attacked creatures clawing at them with their leonine paws and pecking with their hawkish beaks.

Diet
These creatures generally fed upon warm-blooded creatures, with humans often being among some of their most favorite meals.

Habitats
In the Zakhara region's Crowded Sea, hierachosphinxes could be found on the island chain of Nada al-Hazan.

Relationships
These creatures were often known to serve as mounts for more powerful and evil-aligned beings.

They were considered a favored monster of the orcish god Ilneval.

History
Around 1374 DR, one could find hieracophinxes stabled by the Zhentarim as mounts within the Temple in the Sky.

Trivia
A hieracosphinx could be summoned by the summon monster VII spell.

Appearances

 * Adventures:
 * Dungeon #40, "Khamsa's Folly"
 * Video Games
 * Ravenloft: Stone Prophet
 * Card Games
 * AD&D Trading Cards • Blood Wars