Gargoyle Species in The Sagas | World Anvil

Gargoyle

Gargoyles are an artificial created species created magic and alchemy for the purpose of protecting settlements from supernatural creatures that would do harm to them. This was a time when fight such creatures was difficult since very few people around to do so. They would guard places with their lives and would be on the hunt when danger was near. But as time passed and the world changed, so did the perception of Humans saw them more as the monsters that they hunted. Many were forced to flee from destruction as their bodies would be destroyed in the day as they slept. Making many of them to flee the places they once sworn to protect and search for places that have few living things near them such as ruins or cemeteries to continue what they were created to due and hunt the creatures that hunt Humans.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Humanoid bodies with dense stone like muscles and a pair of wings.

Biological Traits

Gargoyles are forced to remain in stone like hibernation during the day and only awaken during the night. Theses grants then the ability to heal wounds much faster when they are in this state and allows them to live for centuries because of it. They can combat the most difficult of Dark Supernatural creatures as their stone like bodies are infused with magic to grants them the power to do so. There bodies are incredibly strong as well with the most weapons repealing off of them.

Genetics and Reproduction

Gargoyles are only reproduced through a series magic rituals and alchemy as they are unable to reproduce on there own.

Ecology and Habitats

Gargoyles do

Biological Cycle

A gargoyle dormant in the day in a stone like form and then awakens at night, allowing it to move and regain consciousness. But as they get older their bodies slowly begin to crumble as the magic that created them begins to crumble

Additional Information

Social Structure

Gargoyles often live in clan like structures were the strongest gargoyles rule over the other of their group which can number around ten to fifty at a time. Often treat each other as family and will work together to ensure that they survive and do there duties.

Domestication

Gargoyles were created to defend places from dark forces and will do so with there lives if need be, they will often try to harm other creature that are not supernatural, but when threatened they will fight back or run.

Uses, Products & Exploitation

Gargoyles who are often destroyed often have their remains to be used in magic potions and rituals because of its properties.

Facial characteristics

Broad facial features with gagged teeth.

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Gargoyles are commonly found in the western lands of the Continent of Kinath often in cities

Average Intelligence

Gargoyles are capable of thinking, along with being able to comprehend language. But due to their vocal cords they can only create sounds that are used to communicate with their own kind. But there are some who are capable of speaking certain words if they try hard enough.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Gargoyles are capable of hearing certain sounds that most cannot hear, see in the dark and smell the true nature of a creature. Along with the power to sense other supernatural creature who are of a darker nature.
Scientific Name
Class: Supernatural
Lifespan
1000 years
Conservation Status
The e
Average Height
6'2" - 7'8"
Average Weight
300 - 500 lbs
Average Physique
A gargoyles strength is considered legendary as they are capable of breaking through stone walls with ease. But they are not that fast, which is why they rely on wings to get them to places.
Body Tint, Colouring and Marking
Grey stone-like skin


Cover image: Gargoyle by R-Valle

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