GARGOYLES (version 2)

By Joshua Earnest (WilliamPall@juno.com)

Background

The Gargoyle Kith has always seen a need to protect those who are without. The weak, discouraged, hopeless of the world. Before the Shattering they were numerous in the world, as strong fighters and assistants to their Sidhe rulers and Troll brothers.

When the Shattering came they saw what was happening and took it upon themselves to take those Kithain who were in no position to make it to Acardia on their own under their wing (pardon the pun) and help them. To sacrifice their own prosperity for the benefit of others.

Though there were many Gargoyles who made it to Arcadia the number of Gargoyles who were left behind was staggering, more so than any other Kith it was estimated. When the long term effect was realized by the Gargoyles who had stayed behind, many lost hope and succumbed to Banality and dropped forever into their mortal seemings, or worse, became Dauntain.

Not surprisingly, the number of Gargoyles was fast in diminishing. Now there are only a scant few of them left in the world. They are looked to as revered wells of knowledge, Fae and mortals (though ignorant of who they really are) search Gargoyles out for advice and help.

Appearance

These Changeling's are usually tall and have wings sprouting out of their backs. Some are known to have tails and a beak shaped mouth but it is highly uncommon. Gargoyles come in any assortment of skin colors and textures. Gargoyle eyes tend to show their feelings, changing colors depending on what emotion is dominant. The character may choose what colors represent what attitudes but after one color is chosen for an emotion it should stay that color.

Seemings

Childlings seem to be very curious people, a curse that follows them throughout their life but is most prominent during this age. They are always questioning people and things, poking their heads into rooms and other places where they're not supposed to be.

Wilder are just as they're named, Wild and reckless. They tend to be hot-headed and viciously aggresive. Sometimes the Unseelies go out in search of fights.

Grumps tend to be more of thinkers and philosophers. They sit back and philosophize about things. Other Changelings look at them as wise old sages with much knowledge.

Lifestyles

Gargoyles tend to like the city rather than the country side. Since they like to feel on top of things they tend to live high in the city, atop of apartment buildings and the such.

Affinity

Prop

Birthright

Bunk Ban: With this the Gargoyle can choose not to do whatever a bunk is required. He merely needs to think about doing it. He can do the bunk if he chooses to but will get no extra successes for it.

Frailty

Stone Skin: Whenever a Gargoyle's falls unconscious a thin stone coating covers their body. This makes their body extremely heavy and hard to move. This stone offers no extra protection.

Quotes

"Help others, for if you help them they may some day return the favor."

Outlooks

Boggans: "If they'd spend less time talking of the 'bad' in people they'd see that life is a splendid thing."

Eshu: "Wonderful Storytellers, one can learn a great deal from them."

Nockers: "It's strange how people like optimists and dislike pessimists, isn't it."

Pooka: "Now there's a playful little devil that you shouldn't let get under your skin. If you do you'll start beleiving everything he says."

Redcaps: "Too dark and grim; all they need is a bit of compassion."

Satyrs: "You know, I think party is their middle name."

Sidhe: "The nobles rule well, though if they change their ways so shall we."

Slaugh: "Introverted, aren't they. Of course if they weren't we'd be in a world of hurt."

Troll: "Ah, our brothers; a troll with a compassionate heart is just a wingless Gargoyle."