I'm sure many of you have wondered how Kaliphlin produces such stunning and detailed maps of it's lands? Well, i am here to enlighten you!
The geography department of the University of Petraea have a secondry campus high in the Rakath mountains near Qarkyr, where they maintain several great griffins for aerial surveys. These magnificent beasts are related to the lowlands griffins that have been seen on the escarpment around Queenscross, but are much larger and can fly much higher and further than thier smaller cousins. They are not as fierce as the lowlands griffins either, and are normally very shy and rarely seen in the wild. However, the geography department's griffins have been raised from eggs and are devoted to thier handlers and riders.
Here we see Gex Marmota returning from one of his frequent aerial surveys. He has a good bond with the griffin Brindular, and usually flies with him. On high surveys he eschews his usual headgear for a fur-lined hood - it gets cold up there! A Nestlands gaurd stands watch - the department has good relations with the nearby Nestlands clan, and pays well for local security.
The adventurer Erynlasgalen is also visiting the department, and is keen to find out more up to date information to assist her in her next expedition.
Hope you have enjoyed my build, c and c welcome as usual!