Gargoyle

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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.Template:Cite

Formed of stone and earth, these proto-golems guard many of the Lich King's cities. They are most often used by his priests as fierce guardians of sacred places, but can occasionally be found defending cities against invasion or expanding the territory of a powerful priest. These creatures are semi-sapient, linking their intellect to the priest controlling their actions. If directed by the priest, they act with the intelligence of that priest. If acting alone, their actions will be more simplistic and straightforward.Template:Cite

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.

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
• Icecrown GargoyleTemplate:Cite

Though significantly less common than the gargoyles encountered thus far in the Lich King's employ, these variations also do Ner'zhul's bidding;Template:Cite

• Four-armed gargoyle
• Green gargoyle
• Margoyle

Notable Gargoyles

• File:IconSmall Gargoyle Small.gifStonespine
• Kirtonos the Herald (temporarily)

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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