Adar Llwch Gwin

By Crusader1307

Descended from The Griffin Family, This Welsh Monster Legend involved the Ancient Welsh hero Drudwas ap Tryffin. He was given a flock of these part-Eagle, Lion, Bird and Bear creatures (as a wedding gift from his Wife's Father (she was a Fairy). The Adar Llwch Gwin was super intelligent and could understand the language of man. Once a Master/Owner relationship was established, The Adar would follow his command to the letter. Tryffin developed a dislike for another great hero (Arthur - yes that one). Challenged to combat (of which Arthur accepted), Tryffin ordered his Adar's to attack and kill the first human they saw. He sent them off to await Arthur (ambush). Unfortunately for Tryffin, Arthur was late. Upon Tryffin's arrival -  his Adar attacked, and tore him to pieces!. The legend and story (sometimes altered to fit the Period), had been around since at least the 9th Century. The term Adar came to be used in The Middle Ages to describe birds of prey (Hawks and related Raptors).