Roleplay Information


The Refugees
These are all the humans of Castle Bryant, and, for the most part, they are all humans. Majority of the escapees are townsfolk, however, not all of them are. They have come with little more than what they had on them, or could quickly grab, when escaping. Which means they didn't have spare clothing, extra gold or tools, only whatever it was they could shove in their pockets when escaping. Everything they have now comes from the Castle Gryphon and the Gargoyles. While they are refugees within the Castle, they are expected to earn their keep in one fashion or another. Some will farm and work the gardens and crops within the Castle, some will work to keep the castle clean, while others might fashion weapons and act as sentries during the day. Whatever they can do, it is expected of them to pull some sort of weight, no matter what their role was for Castle Bryant.

Available Roles Within the Refugees:
- Sorcerers [Max 2]
- Princess or Prince, Possibly Both [Max 2]
- Guards or Knights [Max 4]
- Townsfolk
- Servants



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The Gargoyles

These are the Gargoyles, the Protectors, of Castle Gryphon. Their clan has protected the Castle for generations, and has vowed to continue to do so even when there are no occupants. They have never really been viewed as owners of the castle, more so a part of it, up until recently. Even they didn't try to live within the castle until the past few years once their previous Human Lords failed to return.

The Gargoyles, which are known as the Gryphon Clan, named for their Location, have a variety of appearances. They all have the standard traits though: A pair of wings, a prehenzile tail, brow crest and/or horns, and pointed ears. They are bipedal primarily, but are strong enough to move around on all fours, even able to run on them. They have four digited hands and feet, their hands having three fingers and one opposable thumb, all ending in sharp and powerful claws, whereas their feet are three forwards facing toes and a back claw. When bipedal they walk on their toes, but when transitioning to four legs, they use more of their foot, allowing them to run faster on all fours and get better traction. They have finger like claws on the apex of their wings are capable of gripping, able to clasp their wings around them like cloaks. However, despite their more monstrous appearance, they do have an humanistic way about them. Majority of them have human like heads and bodies, though their hides are considerably more durable and thicker than human skin. They can have hair atop their heads, but do not have facial hair or body hair [think arms, back, and legs] like humans do. However, the hair they have can come in a variety of colors, even those viewed as unnatural.

For their wings they can be feathered or bat-like, and vary in appearance and size between gargates. Occasionally their wings can take the appearance more like that of a flying fox, where the wing membrane is stretched between their limbs. Their wings are used entirely for gliding, and are not capable of actual flight. Of course, there are both advantages and disadvantages to this. For one, their wings are incredibly prehensile and surprisingly durable. They are able to be used as weapons, while also being able to be maneuvered in ways ordinary wings cannot, such as draping around them like cloaks. However, it does mean they cannot simply take off from the ground or even get a running start. They must jump from a higher height in order for his wings to get enough air propelled into them to do anything.

Now for the sun, and the day. Gargoyles do turn to stone during the day, and is viewed as a form of hibernation as they cannot just wake from this. Which means from the moment the sun comes up, til the moment it dips below the horizon, the Gargoyles are all stone. However, the hibernation gives them great healing and rejuventation abilities, often finding they're completely healed once they reawaken. Of course, if a gargoyle is dead when it occurs, then it's too late, but if they're still alive when they turn to stone, they'll awake healed. Unfortunately for them, they are completely vulnerable during the day, able to be crushed when in stone form. This kills them, and they will never return to living form, but will remain as crumbled stone. Even if gargoyles are kept in dark place where the sun never gets in, the gargoyles will still turn to stone. Their stone forms are quite durable, as it's quite a feat to break them, but it is possible, you just need the right tools. It's important to know that there is no regenerative property to the sleep, things do not reattach once cut off, nor do they regrow. So if an arm or an eye is lost, they will remain lost.

Some other things to know. Their eyes glow a solid color as part of an adrenal response, so if they're excited, angered, etc. they'll glow whatever color it is for that gargoyle from white, red, green, etc. Gargoyles also lay eggs, and they're all kept in a rookery beneath the Castle. It takes about 6 months for the egg to be laid, and another 6 to 8 months to hatch. The eggs hatch into baby gargoyles who are slightly larger than your average human baby. Typically female gargoyles will lay their eggs around the same time if they can, and all the eggs in the rookery will typically hatch within a few days of each other. It's unknown why this is, but it's likely something evolutionary to aid in the raising of hatchlings. Unlike some renditions of gargoyles, these ones do have names given to them upon birth, and they do know who their parents are, and their families, etc.

Lifepsan wise, Gargoyles have elongated lifespans. About twice as long as humans, but that's about it. This is likely due to the fact that they only experience about half the day, and their aging stops during their periods as stone, so aging takes twice as long. Oddly enough, though, gargoyles rarely get sick, only a few illnesses actually affect them.



The Gargoyle Hierarchy

Clan Leader
This is the Gargoyle who leads the Clan. What he or she says is what goes. They're the one in charge, and they primarily make all of the decisions regarding the clan, though they often seek advisement from their Second and the Advisor. If the Clan Leader dies, the Second will take their place and choose a new Second. When a Clan Leader steps down, they take the role of Advisor. This rank can be challenged for if the Clan supports it.

Second in Command
This is the Gargoyle chosen by the Clan Leader to not only help them lead, but to replace them when the time comes. This is often a Gargoyle younger than the Lead by at least one generation. It can be either male or female, and occasionally it can even be the mate of the Leader instead of true successor. They are often well versed and trained in combat as well, and will absolutely lead battles when needed. This is not a rank challenged for, but chosen by the Lead.

Advisor
This is the Gargoyle that is typically the previous Clan Leader prior to the current. When the Clan Leader steps down, they take the role of Advisor to aid the clan leader in pretty much everything. As the Clan Leader ages and gains experience, they aren't as needed but they're still highly respected and viewed upon. The only time a Clan Leader doesn't take this title is when they were beaten in challenge, in that case the current Advisor will remain until later replaced or death.

Why do I like to go for more limited ranks-

Reserve human sorcerer.

You got it ;D

WIP

Name:

Corin Wren

Age:

23

Role:

Townsfolk

Thoughts on the Gargoyles:

He can't help but be intimidated of them, and therefore on the wary side, but he doesn't have anything against them. If he had to choose, then he's neutral towards them

Appearance:

Corin doesn't really look like much. He stands at five feet six inches tall, with a lean build that could be considered thin, or at least somewhat nearing that line. Either way, it is clear he is not built for power, for brute strength; instead his frame is more along the lines of speed and agility. He isn't as delicate or weak as he looks, however, his body is muscled in the way one would see among some athletes, lean strength throughout the body, not the larger type of muscles typically seen in those that possess great amounts of strength. He has once been compared to a sighthound, or a cat, in the past in terms of build and musculature. He does have visible muscles if he has no shirt on or something, but he doesn't look that strong with normal clothing.

He has black hair, although it rather looks more like a dark brown in the sunlight, with even quite a few bright copper strands within; most visible in direct sunlight. It's quite pretty actually, and a few have commented on those fiery reddish strands littered within the darker hair. His hair is typically cut short, around ear length or shorter, nothing fancy going on. He prefers shorter hair, low-maintenance for a good reason, and also practicality as well, which ties into the first reason. It started when he was younger, longer hair didn't help anyone, much less him, in climbing and such. Although he had been convinced by a family member to try longer hair for a while, and he did, before his tolerence for that ran out a month later and he cut it again. By himself. With a knife. He looked like someone had hacked off the hair with a jagged piece of metal, which it kind of had been.

His skin color is pale, not in a need-the-sun-more way, but in a natural way. To be specific, his skin tone is fair. There are a few scars littering his body, easily hidden by clothing, and nothing really big; mostly gained from accidents.

Corin's eye color is blue, cornflower blue, to be specific. The lighter blue-gray hue is pretty, something about the shade of it; perhaps it has a tad more gray mixed in there, but it's still clearly blue; although not as clear or bright as those with deeper or clearer blue eyes. They're of an almond shape when it comes to what the eye itself is shaped like. These light eyes are alert and sharp, almost wary; watching others' body language and actions, watching for what, he doesn't know himself sometimes. But he watches the others around him, no doubt about it. And the sharp look in his eyes can be hidden, when he's trying to be less noticable, which is fairly often.

The air around him is a meeker one, quieter, less confident in a way. Being the youngest of several siblings, and of an unremarkable personality himself, he's used to being outshone and not noticed among the bolder, more dominant personalities. He stands regularly, posture straight, but it isn't usually his posture that gives it away, but the behavior around others. His first instinct is to turn his gaze downwards in a manner that would be considered submissive, and he often tries not to meet others' gazes for too long. When he speaks, his voice is soft and quiet, he rarely raises his voice to anyone. There is also a cautious edge to him, more subtle, and the sharpness is often lost beneath the meeker demeanor most of the time, save for the look in his eyes. When he is by himself, or with an animal, he seems to act more confidently, and even with the presence of others, if he is actively handling an animal, he shed his submissive demeanor.

Corin moves quietly, with a grace that is almost that of a cat's. His whisper-soft footfalls are very nearly silent on default, still being audible, but in busier or noisier places the sound of them are lost beneath the louder sounds. He has also been compared to a bird, with how he moves, like a small one that is constantly ready to fly. He moves like this both by just how he moves, and from his younger years of climbing, having to light on his feet. Unlike a cat, he does not move with the confidence or power of one, however.

Personality:

Words
words

Abilities:

-Teleportation-

This one is perhaps the spell that Corin is best at, and has the most experience of using. He can accurately appear in the part of a room he wants to be in, and it can be a useful ability to use. Pretty much, as far as he can tell, as long as he has been somewhere, he can appear there. But, there is a major downside to his magic that prevents this from being considered 'over-powered', it drains him. Sure, he'll be fine for multiple short 'jumps', about five times with at least a minute or two to recover; but the farther he goes, the more draining it is, therefore it goes down to two medium teleportations, about five minutes in between; and he has one long teleportation in him and no others. Ideally, this is when he is in perfect condition, physically and mentally rested, no wounds or sicknesses, and has been eating at least fairly well. He's never tested his limits beyond one long jump, because if he tries any other teleportation after a long one, then he straight up passes out, and so the long teleportation is used in the direst of circumstances. Another limit to this ability is that he is only able to teleport one thing, living or inanimate, at a time; and inanimate objects seem harder for him to do anything with, for some reason.

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Skills:

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Crush:

None, open

Significant Other:

None so far

Children:

None

Affiliations:

Open

Other:

Nine