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===Modern eras===
Much of Griffonstone history even in the modern eras was unclear. In a [[politics|political]] sense, they considered Equestria to be their "great friends", even going as far as to say they would not want to risk that for "ten times the land of Equestria".<ref name = "FIM62"/> Indeed, out of any foreign [[
Despite this nice sediment, Griffon society was often characterized by a generally uncaring nature. When {{FIM|Rainbow Dash}} and {{FIM|Pinkie Pie}} traveled to Griffonstone, they were met with constant hostility and selfishness from the locals, though Pinkie witnessed a one-sided act of kindness from
Later, Griffon attitude began to shift slightly, with [[Grampa Gruff]] allowing
==Culture==
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Even after Gilda began to spread friendship, Griffons were notably a bit brutal in some regards, with many griffons including Gilda overlooking acts of [[bullying]] as being par for the course in Griffonstone.<ref name = "FF24"/>
For at least a little while, Griffonstone became "obsessed" with the sport [[Boffyball]].<ref name = "FF24"/>
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A popular drink appeared to be [[Griffonade]].<ref name = "FF24"/>
===Government===
According to Gallus, the [[Crown of Grover]] was essential to [[King Grover]]'s ascension to rule over the Griffons<ref>{{CAR|FIM|A Matter of Principals}}</ref>, while ''[[Bygone Griffons of Greatness]]'', a book owned by Twilight Sparkle, indicated that Grover united his subjects using the [[Idol of Boreas]]. However, the last event recorded in the book was the coronation of [[King Guto]], the fourteenth king of Griffonstone. As a result of this, and apparently lacking any more recent information, Twilight was under the impression that Griffonstone was still ruled by a king. In fact, Guto was the last to reign, the monarchy coming to an end after an [[Arimsapi]] stole the Idol of Boreas and both were lost in the [[Abysmal Abyss]]. [[Griffonstone Castle]] was left vacant after Guto's reign ended.<ref>{{CAR|FIM|The Lost Treasure of Griffonstone}}</ref>
At the [[Convocation of the Creatures]], Griffonstone was revealed to Twilight to now be ruled by the [[Council of Griffon Lords]]<ref>{{C|FIM|62}}</ref>, which presumably formed sometime after the end of the monarchy.
===Insults===
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===Settlements===
* '''[[Griffonstone Proper]]:''' The capital of the realm, used to be the seat of the Griffon Kings, now presumably where the Griffon Lords stay. Also the residence of
* '''[[Beakwick]]:''' A small town that was on the [[Griffonstone-Pegasus Kingdom border]].
===Historical structures===
* '''[[Castle of Griffonstone]]:''' The former place of residency for the Griffon kings.
* '''[[Gateway to Griffonstone]]:''' A fanciful gateway welcoming travelers into the city of Griffonstone Proper.
* '''[[Griffonstone Library]]:'''
===Entertainment===
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===Inspirations===
Many of the locales and creatures in Griffonstone take after Eurasian Steppe and Greek mythology and culture. Creatures such as Arimapsi, which was directly lifted from Scythian religion. Names such as the "North Wind", "Hyperborea" and "Boreas" are taken from Greek Mythology and are used to describe the race of {{W|Hyperborea}}, which were giants who lived beyond the North Wind. In addition, it's possible it may be based off the ''[[Conan the Barbarian]]'' mythos, which used the places of Hyperborea and North Wind as major locations.
==Appearances==
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