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===Becoming a Griffon Rider===

Many characters seek to become a Griffon Rider for a wide variety of reasons, some seeking to use their aerial ability to escape from the law while others seeking to use the help of their Griffon to gain an advantage in battle or to adventure where no other man(or Griffon) has trod before. The main attributes for a Griffon Rider are Dexterity and Strength.

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|+ style="font-size: larger; white-space: nowrap;" | Entry Requirements
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! Alignment:
| any.
|-
! Base Attack Bonus:
| +5.
|-
! Skills:
| Ride 7, Handle Animal 7, diplomacy 7, Concentration 7.
|-
! Feats:
| Mounted Archery, Mounted Combat.
|-
! Special:
| Must have acquired the Griffon and successfully won a battle while riding him.
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|+ <div>{{Anchor|Table: The Griffon Rider}}</div>
<p>Hit Die: d10</p>
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! rowspan="2" | Level
! rowspan="2" | [[BAB|Base<br/>Attack Bonus]]
! colspan="3" | [[SRD:Saving Throw|Saving Throw]]s
! rowspan="2" | Special
|-
! [[SRD:Saving Throw#Fortitude|Fort]] || [[SRD:Saving Throw#Reflex|Ref]] || [[SRD:Saving Throw#Will|Will]]
|- 
| 1st || +1 || +2 || +2 || +0
| class="left" | [[#Aerial Archer|Aerial Archer]], [[#Aerial Sneak Attack|Aerial Sneak Attack (1d6)]]
|- 
| 2nd || +2 || +3 || +3 || +0
| class="left" | [[#Improved Pounce|Improved Pounce]], [[#Aerial Improved Evasion|Aerial Improved Evasion]], [[#Supreme Rider|Supreme Rider +1]]
|- 
| 3rd || +3 || +3 || +3 || +1
| class="left" | [[#Griffon Speech|Griffon Speech]], [[#Aerial Combat|Aerial Combat]], [[#Power Shot|Power Shot]]
|- 
| 4th || +4 || +4 || +4 || +1
| class="left" |  [[#Aerial Sneak Attack|Aerial Sneak Attack (2d6)]], [[#Supreme Rider|Supreme Rider +2]]
|- 
| 5th || +5 || +4 || +4 || +1
| class="left" | [[#Momentous Cleave|Momentous Cleave]]
|- 
| 6th || +6/+1 || +5 || +5 || +2
| class="left" | [[#Gravity Cannon|Gravity Cannon]], [[#Supreme Rider|Supreme Rider +3]]
|- 
| 7th || +7/+2 || +5 || +5 || +2
| class="left" | [[#Aerial Sneak Attack|Aerial Sneak Attack (3d6)]]
|- 
| 8th || +8/+3 || +6 || +6 || +2
| class="left" | [[#Supreme Rider|Supreme Rider +4]]
|- 
| 9th || +9/+4 || +6 || +6 || +3
| class="left" | [[#Deflect Arrows|Deflect Arrows]]
|- 
| 10th || +10/+5 || +7 || +7 || +3
| class="left" | [[#Aerial Sneak Attack|Aerial Sneak Attack (4d6)]], [[#Hive Mind|Hive Mind]], [[#Supreme Rider|Supreme Rider +5]]
|- class="noalt"
| colspan="42" class="skill" |
'''Class Skills ([[Skill Points::4]] + [[SRD:Intelligence|Int]] modifier per level.)'''<br/>  
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Concentration Skill|Concentration}} ([[SRD:Constitution|Con]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Diplomacy Skill|Diplomacy}} ([[SRD:Charisma|Cha]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Handle Animal Skill|Handle Animal}} ([[SRD:Charisma|Cha]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Heal Skill|Heal}} ([[SRD:Wisdom|Wis]]),  
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Intimidate Skill|Intimidate}} ([[SRD:Charisma|Cha]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Jump Skill|Jump}} ([[SRD:Strength|Str]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Knowledge Skill|Knowledge Nature}} ([[SRD:Intelligence|Int]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Listen Skill|Listen}} ([[SRD:Wisdom|Wis]])
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Move Silently Skill|Move Silently}} ([[SRD:Dexterity|Dex]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Ride Skill|Ride}} ([[SRD:Dexterity|Dex]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Search Skill|Search}} ([[SRD:Intelligence|Int]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Sense Motive Skill|Sense Motive}} ([[SRD:Wisdom|Wis]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Spot Skill|Spot}} ([[SRD:Wisdom|Wis]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Tumble Skill|Tumble}} ([[SRD:Dexterity|Dex]])
Allowed Alignments	Lawful Good +, Lawful Neutral +, Lawful Evil +, Neutral Good +, Neutral +, Neutral Evil +, Chaotic Good +, Chaotic Neutral + and Chaotic Evil +
Article Balance	High +
Author	Vestrione Seshione +
Base Attack Bonus Progression	Good +
Class Ability	Martial Maneuvers + and Sneak Attack +
Class Ability Progression	Other +
Fortitude Save Progression	Good +
Identifier	3.5e Prestige Class +
Length	10 +
Minimum Level	10 +
Rating	Unrated +
Reflex Save Progression	Good +
Skill	Concentration +, Diplomacy +, Handle Animal +, Heal +, Intimidate +, Jump +, Knowledge Nature +, Listen +, Move Silently +, Ride +, Search +, Sense Motive +, Spot + and Tumble +
Skill Points	4 +
Summary	Throughout history, people have fought on top of their loyal steeds, however, there is that rare warrior who goes beyond the standard land- or sea- based steeds. Thus, we find the Griffon Riders! +
Title	Griffon Rider +
Will Save Progression	Poor +