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One particular Griffin attacked [[Camelot ]]during the reign of [[Uther Pendragon]], who sent his [[Arthur Pendragon|son]] and a battalion of knights to attempt to kill it. They failed, but the griffin was later killed when [[Lancelot (character)|Lancelot]] charged at it with a lance imbued with [[magic]] by [[Merlin (character)|Merlin]]. Prior to this attack, the griffin was believed to exist only in myth. Information on griffins was obtained by Camelot's court physician [[Gaius]] in the castle library (''[[Lancelot (episode)|Lancelot]]''). |
One particular Griffin attacked [[Camelot ]]during the reign of [[Uther Pendragon]], who sent his [[Arthur Pendragon|son]] and a battalion of knights to attempt to kill it. They failed, but the griffin was later killed when [[Lancelot (character)|Lancelot]] charged at it with a lance imbued with [[magic]] by [[Merlin (character)|Merlin]]. Prior to this attack, the griffin was believed to exist only in myth. Information on griffins was obtained by Camelot's court physician [[Gaius]] in the castle library (''[[Lancelot (episode)|Lancelot]]''). |
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| − | [[File:Lancelot_killing_the_Griffin.png|thumb|Lancelot killing the Griffin]]In Merlin's rant at [[Gaius]] about his daily routine since arriving in [[Camelot]] |
+ | [[File:Lancelot_killing_the_Griffin.png|thumb|Lancelot killing the Griffin]]In Merlin's rant at [[Gaius]] about his daily routine since arriving in [[Camelot]], Merlin mentioned fighting Griffins (''[[The Once and Future Queen]]''). |
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==Appearances== |
==Appearances== |
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==Behind the Scenes== |
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*The Griffin is similar to a more vicious [[w:c:harrypotter:Hippogriff|Hippogriff]] in the [[wikipedia:Harry Potter|Harry Potterverse]].<gallery captionalign="left" widths="300" position="center" orientation="square"> |
*The Griffin is similar to a more vicious [[w:c:harrypotter:Hippogriff|Hippogriff]] in the [[wikipedia:Harry Potter|Harry Potterverse]].<gallery captionalign="left" widths="300" position="center" orientation="square"> |
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Revision as of 22:55, 10 March 2012
A Griffin is a creature that has the body of a lion and the head and often wings of an eagle. They are resistant to most weapons and can only be killed using a magical enchantment.
History
One particular Griffin attacked Camelot during the reign of Uther Pendragon, who sent his son and a battalion of knights to attempt to kill it. They failed, but the griffin was later killed when Lancelot charged at it with a lance imbued with magic by Merlin. Prior to this attack, the griffin was believed to exist only in myth. Information on griffins was obtained by Camelot's court physician Gaius in the castle library (Lancelot).
Lancelot killing the Griffin
In Merlin's rant at Gaius about his daily routine since arriving in Camelot, Merlin mentioned fighting Griffins (The Once and Future Queen).
Appearances
- Series 1
- Lancelot
- Series 2
- The Once and Future Queen (Mentioned only)
Behind the Scenes
- The Griffin is similar to a more vicious Hippogriff in the Harry Potterverse.
The Griffin in the Main Square
| Series 1 Enemies |
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| The Dragon's Call: Mary Collins † • Lady Helen (indirect) † Valiant: Valiant † • Devlin • Serpent Shield The Mark of Nimueh: Nimueh † • Afanc † The Poisoned Chalice: Nimueh † • Balorian Spiders • Cockatrice Lancelot: Griffin A Remedy to Cure All Ills: Edwin Muirden † • Elanthia Beetles The Gates of Avalon: Sophia † • Aulfric † • Sidhe elder The Beginning of the End: Uther Pendragon † Excalibur: Nimueh † • Tristan de Bois † The Moment of Truth: Kanen The Labyrinth of Gedref: Arthur Pendragon (indirect) † To Kill the King: Tauren • Morgana † • Uther Pendragon † Le Morte d'Arthur: Nimueh † • Questing Beast • Kilgharrah |