Gargoyle
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| Faction/Affiliation | Scourge |
| Character classes | Not applicable |
| Racial capital | Icecrown |
| Racial leader(s) | Lich King |
| Racial mount | Self-powered flight |
| Homeworld | Azeroth |
| Primary language(s) | Unknown |
| Average height | 5-6 feet (presumed) |
The dreaded gargoyles of Northrend are voracious flying creatures who revel in slaughter and mayhem. Brought from the frozen north by the armies of the Lich King, these strange, wiry flyers have rough, crystalline hides which protect them from all manner of attacks. In times of great peril, gargoyles can land and condense their hides into a stone-like surface. Though they are unable to attack in this state, they can take time to regenerate their wounds and replenish their energies. The voracious gargoyles of Northrend are capable of condensing their crystalline hides to make themselves nearly impervious to any forms of attacks. Though they must land and remain motionless while in this state, Stone Form does allow them to recoup their energies for battle.W3Man 103
Gargoyles were brought to Lordaeron by Arthas for the siege of Silvermoon. Now Gargoyles live in the Eastern Plaguelands. Gargoyles are not particualarly intelligent and are not interested in strategies or tactics. These vicious creatures only enjoy chaos and slaughter and revel in sprays of blood and torn flesh.
Gargoyles sleep in their Storm Form.[1]
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Gargoyle Species
Many kinds of Gargoles can be found around Azeroth, some of the more common types include the species of gargoyle described above, as well as;
- Dire Gargoyle
- Rockwing Gargoyle
- Putrid Gargoyle
- Plagued Gargoyle
- Stoneskin Gargoyle
- In Manual of Monsters Appendix Three there are other types of gargoyles: Four-Armed Gargoyle, Green Gargoyle and Margoyle; however the validity of the source is disputed.
Notable Gargoyles
Stonespine
Kirtonos the Herald (temporarily)
Gargoyle (proto-golem)
The Appendix Three of Manual of Monsters describe a diferent type of gargoyle, they are described as proto-golems, however the validity of the source is disputed.
Myth
In contemporary fiction, gargoyles are typically depicted as a (generally) winged humanoid race with demonic features: generally horns, a tail, and talons. The term technically refers to any stone carving used as a waterspout and not a specific creature at all.
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