Wilderlands Gargoyle
Wilderlands gargoyles are native to the more primal regions of the world, unlike their urban kindred. Scholars are uncertain whether they originate from gargoyles that gave up on living near other species or whether they perhaps represent an older form of gargoyle that originated before the advent of civilization. They are a people of great patience and introspection, useful qualities to have when spending hours or cycles without moving a muscle. They retain their kindreds fondness for stonework and are especially adept at carving things from what granite they don't eat.
In combat, they prefer to get the drop on the enemy with a good ambush. Should this prove insufficient, they have another way of getting the drop on an enemy, by flying out of reach and then literally dropping on them, using their entire body like a massive weapon. The impact of such an attack often leaves the gargoyle momentarily dazed, but their foe is usually a pulverized smear at that point.
Basic Information
Anatomy
Wilderlands gargoyles have a bipedal build, with two legs, two arms and a long tail for balance. They have a pair of wings, with which they can fly. Like all gargoyles, they are a blend of organic and mineral tissue, allowing them to absorb earth and making them immune to poisoning. The rocky parts of their body is mostly composed of granite. This makes them notably waterproof and helps prevent pollutants from settling, giving the wilderland gargoyles some protection against diseases. The properties of granite also means that white they are relatively easier to cut or stab than most other gargoyles, they can absorb blunt force better.
Unlike many gargoyles, their hide makes them look less like a statue and more like a rough stone, allowing them to disguise hemselves as boulders.
They also retain the gargoyles ability to interact physically with spirits and use this to hunt them in the wilds. Like most gargoyles, they are extremely adaptive, a feature which they can push to forcibly gain an advantage in a tight spot. This is very exhaustive and draining and few gargoyles would risk doing it more than once in so many cycles. Something they can do more often is shift the angles and local denseness of their armored hide, which they can reflexively use to prepare for an incoming attack.
Genetics and Reproduction
Female and male gargoyles reproduce through sexual intercourse. The egg the female lays in notably rougher looking than the smooth orb produced by other species of gargoyles, but turns into a young wilderlands gargoyle all the same over the course of a year.
Growth Rate & Stages
Once they have taken shape, gargoyles possess full control of their body, though their minds still take about six to eight years to fully mature. Their eat a lot of mineral rich diets, with a focus on chewing on granite deposits, in order to rapidly grow. Gargoyles are considered full adults by their ninth year on average.
Ecology and Habitats
Wilderlands gargoyles are not as urban as many of their kin. They live in the more uncivilized regions of the world, especially in rocky or mountainous areas where their rocky hide gives them a natural edge in hiding. Such areas tend to be clear of more dangerous spirits, as the gargoyles chase off or consume those they find to malicious to keep around.
Dietary Needs and Habits
Wilderlands needs a mixture of organic food, primarily meat, and mineral food, with a strong preference for granite deposits. They are ambush hunters by nature and use their rocky appearance to meld in with the scenery until suitable prey wanders close.
Additional Information
Social Structure
Wilderlands gargoyles live in small groups, with many of them being directly related. They engage in a very lowkey form of socialisation, often enjoying spending time with one another rather than spending time doing something with each other. WHich is quite useful as gargoyles can spend cycles without moving while hunting for food.
Geographic Origin and Distribution
Wilderlands are a common species of gargoyle and found in many spheres without too much urbanisation
Average Intelligence
Wilderlands gargoyles are as intelligent as your average human. They are known to be very imaginative, which helps pass the many hours they spend sitting absolutely still.
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
Their eyes are partially magical and they can see perfectly with even the slightest amount of light.
Civilization and Culture
Naming Traditions
Wilderlands retain the guttural names common to most species of gargoyles.
Courtship Ideals
Similar to most gargoyles, interest is often shown by one gargoyle positioning themselves close to the one they fancy whilet hey both hunt. Being able to stand each other for hourso r even entire cycles is seen as an essential part of a successful relationship.
Major Language Groups and Dialects
Derkomai: Wilderland gargoyles find it especially useful to learn this language, as they often live side by side with various primal beings.
Interspecies Relations and Assumptions
Spirits: Wilderlands gargoyles often prune local populations of spirits, getting rid of those they consider troublesome. Spirit communities are less than appreciative of such behavior.
Scientific Name
Statuam Curet
Origin/Ancestry
Lifespan
About 200 years
Average Height
5.2 -5.5 meters
Average Weight
2800 to 3000 kilo
Average Length
170-200 kilo
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