Gryphons are the ancient symbol of the City of London, They are mythical creatures, half Lion, half Eagle. You find a lot of Gryphon statues all over the financial district of London which is the site of the ancient settlement Londinium and the oldest part of the city.
In Socio, Gryphon statues are the announcer of the government. They yell out all sorts of official information, like a towns crier in the old days. They inform about wandering hordes and about social events. Most bars have a gryphon available so that characters who gather in a room with a gryphon can hear official announcements, but there are also Gryphons in important plazas or Underground stations.
Characters can not manufacture or purchase Gryphons. They are handed out by the system only with new bars and can not be removed from a bar either.
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