FireGryph

Flesh and bone: The gryphon traditionally known as a cross between a lion and an eagle. But in the case of Fire Gryphon, the cross is between a phoenix and cheetah. This odd hybrid combination represents itself as a black furred, black-feathered quadruped, standing about the size of a large dog. His wingspan is approximately 9 feet from tip to tip, while his total length from tip of beak to tip of tail is 8 feet. From ground to shoulder, his height is 3.5 feet. These are all approximate numbers. Concerning colouration, the basics have already been stated. But closer inspection reveals a very faint reddish pattern in his feathers. There are no patterns in his fur, it is pitch black. Being half cheetah and half phoenix gives him a lighter, smaller than average body, but it is incredibly quick and agile. His talons are a little on the stubby side; while dangerous, they are also capable of manipulating various objects. His eyes are a reddish-gold that appears to illuminate itself, but sheds no actual light: in the darkness, his eyes are as any other part. But, his eyes are a give-away for his life-force, showing just how much endurance and energy he has left. The dimmer they eye, the weaker his abilities are. If his eye were to ever go fully black, well, no-one knows for sure...

Flesh and bone: Powers in this gryphon are limited. Due to his phoenix blood, he can reform (More info on reformation below.) Another power is granted by the phoenix blood, and that is the ability to generate heat with his feathers, talons, beak and the blood itself. This grants him a great amount of lift when used, among whatever other uses he can find for the extra heat. Granted by the phoenix as well is his regenerative power. The phoenix trait runs down to his very cells, so that even on a cellular level his body reforms quickly. But the power does not work to repair broken feathers and cut fur, only wounds and injuries that would be enough to create serious problems if left unchecked. Thanks to Fluffy and Fire's rebirth as the large gryphon's son, Fire has gained the power to return to the Realm of Floof. The last power is that of all gryphons, mindspeech. While he can pick up on other’s telepathy, his own ‘voice’ is rather weak, requiring him to be within touching distance in order to make himself heard.