Dragon or Griffin: Which creature should I use for my story?

I know this sounds cliche but I don't really care anymore as everything is cliche nowadays and I just want to write something I enjoy for crying out loud. So basically, the hero of my story (won't get into details for obvious reasons) has to find an enchanted/magical sword that was made in ancient times as it's the only thing that can defeat the bad guy. However, it was last seen when it was thrown off the edge of the world (think Norse Mythology if I remember correctly) some 500 years ago or something like that. According to legend, the only one who knows where it is and remembers seeing it is either a dragon or griffin.



But said creature is in hibernation for ages and would be super dangerous to wake up since they are ultra-powerful and not on the 'good' side or the 'bad' side. Thus, it's a huge risk but the hero's only lead and he has to get the sword as it is his last hope to save the world. The only problem is that I can't make up my mind. I was thinking to make it an iconic type of dragon slightly like Smaug from The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien, you know - like Tolkien's dragons. But that would be too typical so a griffin came to mind. Now I am torn as I want to use both of them but can't. What do you think? Which one should I choose: A dragon or a griffin?



Thanks a million in advance!!Dragon or Griffin: Which creature should I use for my story?
I think griffin. Although it's stupid, it makes much more sense for a griffin to be in hibernation than a dragon. dragons are technically reptiles, right? And besides, dragons have been present in so many books already.Dragon or Griffin: Which creature should I use for my story?
I'd say Griffin, Dragon seems too cliche.

As for a name maybe something like... Charles, William, Harold -- something old fashioned sounding.Dragon or Griffin: Which creature should I use for my story?
Griffin all the way. Much more Mystique and rarity
GRIFFIN[DORRRRRRRRRR]

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