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Silver Griffon Eye

Wondrous Item (Necklace), Very Rare (Requires Attunement)

This sturdy yet ornate jewelry piece holds a tale within its polished stone and metals, culminating in a massive, sparkling blue sapphire. From the curious introduction of adamantine into its finery to the faint decoration of silver, every aspect is crafted with a loving touch.

Brought Forth: As an Action, the user can summon the Silver Griffon from within the gem of the necklace, as if by the Find Steed spell. Once used, this property can’t be used again until the next Dawn.

Bred for the Saddle: While mounted on the Griffon, the user can cause an Attack targeted at it to target themselves instead.

Guardian: If the user is targeted by an Attack while mounted on the Griffon, the Griffon can immediately use its Reaction to make an Attack against the Attacker. It must be able to see and reach the Attacker to do so.

Only a single Silver Griffon can be called forth at a time.

Slain: If reduced to 0 HP, the Griffon disappears and can’t be summoned again for 1d4 Days, restoring its energies within the necklace. Whenever it disappears, it leaves behind any objects it wasn’t summoned with.

Silver Griffon: 

The coloration is the first stark difference. It bears several shades from others of its species, the gleam of pristine gray denoting tones of silver. The metallic namesake of this griffon is not a far leap from its unusual color. The metal armor plating that adorns it matches the necklace to which it is bound, as if conjuring forth this mystic beast was a personification of the gemmed necklace itself, hence the name.

Griffon: 18 AC — 59 HP

Keen Sight: The Griffon has Advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.

Adamantine Plating: As long as the Griffon is clad in its custom barding, it deals Double damage to objects and structures, and Critical Hits against it become Normal Hits.

This armor adorns the Griffon when it is Summoned, can be Donned or Doffed as normal, and disappears when the Griffon is Slain or Unsummoned.

Actions:

Multiattack: The Griffon makes Two Attacks: one with its plated beak and one with its armored claws.

Plated Beak: Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4) Piercing damage.

Armored Claws: Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) Slashing damage.