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The gryphon aviary is a dwarven building used to raise and train gryphons.

Contents 1 Second War 2 Third War 3 Blood elves 4 In World of Warcraft 5 Statistics in Warcraft III (Alliance) 6 Statistics in Warcraft III (Blood Elf)

Second WarEdit

An homage to the legendary beasts housed within, the colossal aspect of the gryphon aviary looms over all that it surveys. Hewn from solid rock by the dwarves of Northeron and Hinterlands, their aviary inspired dread in the hearts of whomsoever these Gryphon Riders call foe. Deep inside these massive structures are the gryphon aviaries and the dwarven workshops where saddles and harnesses are crafted.

Most sacred to the dwarves is the enchanted forge that lies at the heart of each Aviary. It is here that the magical weapons known as Stormhammers are fashioned. A Stormhammer, when thrown, strikes with the fury of lightning and the force of thunder. This destructive weapon, combined with the indomitable spirit of the Gryphon Riders, justifies their position as masters of the skies.^{W2Man 57}

Third WarEdit

The greatest achievement to come from the alliance of dwarves and humans is quite possibly the taming and training of the mighty, noble gryphons. Following years of failed attempts, dwarven riders finally succeeded in gaining the trust of the aloof gryphons. Together with the humans, dwarven riders gave the greatest care, providing lodgings that would most closely resemble the gryphons’ aeries among Lordaeron’s Aerie Peaks.^{W3Man 76}

Blood elvesEdit

In The Frozen Throne expansion, it can also be used to train Dragonhawks.The aviary was used by the blood elves and Kael'thas in Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne to train Blood Elf Dragon Hawk Riders.

In World of WarcraftEdit

The main gryphon aviary can be seen at Aerie Peak in the Hinterlands in World of Warcraft.

Statistics in Warcraft III (Alliance)Edit

• 1200 Hp
• 5 fortified armor
• Trains
  • Gryphon Rider
• Upgrades
  • Storm Hammers: Causes Gryphon Rider's hammers to strike through an enemy land unit and hit the next land opponent, dealing damage to both. (Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos) Causes Gryphon Riders's attacks to damage multiple units. (Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne)

Statistics in Warcraft III (Blood Elf)Edit

• 1200 HP
• 5 fortified armor
• Trains
  • Dragon Hawk Rider
• Upgrades
  • Cloud: Provides Dragonhawk Riders with the cloud ability, which stops ranged buildings from attacking.

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v • d • e Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos (Third War) buildings Human Alliance Town Hall · Farm · Barracks · Scout Tower · Guard Tower · Cannon Tower · Blacksmith · Lumber Mill · Workshop · Keep · Arcane Sanctum · Altar of Kings · Castle · Gryphon Aviary · Arcane Vault · Arcane Tower Orcish Horde Great Hall · Barracks · Burrow · War Mill · Stronghold · Altar of Storms · Beastiary · Spirit Lodge · Fortress · Watch Tower · Tauren Totem · Voodoo Lounge Undead Scourge Necropolis · Crypt · Graveyard · Ziggurat · Spirit Tower · Halls of the Dead · Temple of the Damned · Slaughterhouse · Altar of Darkness · Black Citadel · Boneyard · Sacrificial Pit · Haunted Gold Mine · Tomb of Relics · Nerubian Tower Night Elf Sentinels Tree of Life · Entangled Gold Mine · Moon Well · Ancient of War · Hunter's Hall · Ancient Protector · Tree of Ages · Ancient of Wind · Ancient of Lore · Altar of Elders · Tree of Eternity · Chimaera Roost · Ancient of Wonders