Gargoyles are creatures made of living stone. These creatures sit atop spires, completely frozen and appearing like stone until the time to strike. They are capable of flying at great speeds.[3] Most gargoyles in Eberron can be found in southwestern Khorvaire in places like Sharn, Droaam, and the Shadow Marches. They are in great demand as couriers for House Tharashk.[4]
History[]
Gargoyles are believed to be creatures native to Eberron. Some sages believe that they might have been the creation of the daelkyr lord Orlassk, and that Orlassk still travels Khyber inside an enormous living gargoyle fortress.[5]
In the year 986 YK, towards the end of the Last War, three hags known as the Daughters of Sora Kell organized the monstrous races of Droaam into a unified nation. Gargoyles migrated to Droaam, bending their stony knees to the three hags.[6][7]
When House Tharashk began recruiting the monstrous races for their services, they employed gargoyles as couriers in Sharn and other cities.[4][8][9] In addition, some gargoyles serve in the criminal organization Daask for the Daughters of Sora Kell.[10]
Species[]
Wingwyrds[]
Wingwyrds are the descendants of gargoyles touched by the Silver Flame. They are more intelligent than normal gargoyles, and faithfully serve the Church of the Silver Flame in Thrane.[11]
Homelands[]
Gargoyles attacking an airship in Sharn
Many of the gargoyles of Khorvaire call the monster nation of Droaam home. They prefer the regions of Cazhaak Draal and Grimstone Keep, and live amongst the medusa that rule the Stonelands.[4][6] However, gargoyles can be found flying throughout Droaam, and some live within the Great Crag, or atop the city of Graywall.[6][12] [13]
Some gargoyles also call the Shadow Marches home,[14] while others prefer the spires of Sharn, the city of towers.[9] The wingwyrds call the nation of Thrane home.[11]
Gargoyles are also native to the continent of Xen'drik.[15]
Notable Names[]
- Cairngorm is a powerful gargoyle warlord of Grimstone Keep in Droaam. He commands an army of gargoyles and trolls.[4][13]
- Carralag is a gargoyle resident of Sharn who competes in that city's Race of the Eight Winds every year, representing the Fallen and Malleon's Gate districts.[16]
Description[]
Gargoyles are grotesque creatures seemingly carved directly from stone. They somehow fly using their large, stony wings. Their heads have curved horns and their mouths are filled with sharp teeth and stony fangs. Their colors vary, and the gargoyle usually finds its nest in a building of the same color.[3]
Abilities[]
Gargoyles are humanoids made of rock. They are highly resistant to damage, and will attack their prey with their stony claws, teeth, and horns. They do not need to eat, sleep, or breathe, and they will often perch atop large buildings waiting for prey. While perched, they are motionless, which makes them almost indistinguishable from a non-living gargoyle. Gargoyles have darkvision, and can fly using their wings.[3]
Appendix[]
External Links[]
- Gargoyle article at the Forgotten Realms Wiki, a wiki for the Forgotten Realms campaign setting.
References[]
- ↑ Mike Mearls, Jeremy Crawford, Christopher Perkins (2014). Monster Manual (5th Edition). (Wizards of the Coast), p. 140. ISBN 978-0786965614.
- ↑ Mike Mearls, Stephen Schubert, and James Wyatt (2008). Monster Manual (4th edition). (Wizards of the Coast), p. 115. ISBN 0-7869-4852-3.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Skip Williams, Jonathan Tweet, and Monte Cook (July 2003). Monster Manual (3.5 edition). (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 113–114. ISBN 0-7869-2893-X.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Keith Baker, Jeremy Crawford, & James Wyatt (2019). Eberron: Rising from the Last War. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 198. ISBN 0786966890.
- ↑ James Wyatt, Keith Baker, Luke Johnson, Steven Brown (2006). Player's Guide to Eberron. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 85. ISBN 0-7869-3912-5.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Keith Baker, Bill Slavicsek, & James Wyatt (2004). Eberron Campaign Setting. (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 168–169. ISBN 0-7869-3274-0.
- ↑ Keith Baker (August 2011). “Eye on Eberron: Lost: The Shapeshifting Village” (PDF). Dungeon #193 (Wizards of the Coast) (193)..
- ↑ Keith Baker, Ari Marmell, Michelle Lyons and C.A. Suleiman (2006). Dragonmarked. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 79. ISBN 0-7869-3933-8.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Keith Baker, Jeremy Crawford, & James Wyatt (2019). Eberron: Rising from the Last War. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 153. ISBN 0786966890.
- ↑ Keith Baker (September 2011). “Eye on Eberron: Daask” (PDF). Dungeon #194 (Wizards of the Coast) (194)..
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Bill Slavicsek, David Noonan, and Christopher Perkins (2005). Five Nations. (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 156–157. ISBN 0-7869-3690-8.
- ↑ Keith Baker (October 2008). “Dragonmarks: Backdrop: Graywall” (PDF). In Chris Youngs ed. Dragon #368 (Wizards of the Coast), p. 5–18.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 James Wyatt and Keith Baker (2009). Eberron Campaign Guide. (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 123–124. ISBN 0-7869-5099-4.
- ↑ Keith Baker (June 2011). “Eye on Eberron: The City of Zarash'ak” (PDF). Dungeon #191 (Wizards of the Coast) (191)..
- ↑ James Wyatt, Keith Baker, Luke Johnson, Steven Brown (2006). Player's Guide to Eberron. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 154. ISBN 0-7869-3912-5.
- ↑ Keith Baker (2004/12/20). The Race of Eight Winds. Dragonshards. Wizards of the Coast. Archived from the original on 2016/11/01. Retrieved on 2021/07/09.