Sphinxes

Sphinxes are the most drastically altered of all halfbeast races. Their entire bodies are replaced with those of lions. Only their faces remain unchanged. Like the harpies, they are forced to feed on meat, as they are incapable of digesting plants. They also share the harpies’ respect for their prey, performing rituals to guide them into the afterlife. Not much is known about their society, as they tend to remain isolated in the southwestern islands, avoiding other races unless absolutely necessary. Because of this isolationism, they have no representative in the Conclave. It is known that they do not practice magic, seeing it as the cause of their curse.