Haven faction discussion.

King's Bounty is a fairy tale, Heroes of Might and Magic is serious fantasy. I don't dislike griffins; I actually like the uncorrupted ones from the fifth game, the vulture from the fourth, or the villainous griffin from the second. I just try not to let my fondness influence my objective judgment. Otherwise, I'll be no better than the crazy people who, for example, think a dragon is invincible and can withstand the explosion of a high-tech nuclear bomb. And in this case, logic provides an excellent picture. Bird brain, little mass, few convolutions. I can't immediately recall anything other than King's Bounty or "Alice in Wonderland" where there are truly intelligent griffins. It's understandable – it's a fantasy monster.

I wouldn't say that pikemen are proud. They just have golden armor.

So, explain the griffin's pride then. Because it sits upright, not slouching, while waiting for a bone? You can't tame a "proud creature," and you can't put a muzzle on it.