Savage Wombat
Hero
While I agree that most griffons would fly away, I wouldn't recommend deciding this until the PCs have had a go at the scenario. Maybe someone rolls a 20 on Animal Handling or something and the group's really enthusiastic.
The training time is a good idea - by the time the PCs are, what, 5th level or so, the griffon won't be any more powerful than a sidekick and you can just include him in encounter building.
Also, as to feeding it, remember that griffons' primary prey is horses.
The training time is a good idea - by the time the PCs are, what, 5th level or so, the griffon won't be any more powerful than a sidekick and you can just include him in encounter building.
Also, as to feeding it, remember that griffons' primary prey is horses.