Askel

Askel is a Gryphon, and one of Morgan Lafayette's closest friends. He is highly intelligent, as evidenced by the subtle ways he nudges Morgan and the rest of her group into the directions they need to go, but he doesn't like a lot of attention for it.

When Morgan needs to travel long distances, Askel is her preferred mount. Although there are times when he is not available every time she needs him, he turns up as swiftly as he can.

Description
Askel looks like a giant cat, about the size of an average sedan. Eagle-like wings sprout from his shoulders. Brown is his dominant color, but fading to tan in some areas. His front legs end in claws and his head is eagle-like as well, covered in ivory feathers. The rest of his body is cat-like, with golden fur from neck to tail.

This description matches many gryphons in literature throughout history.