The gargoyle family is one of the larger species in britannia. Ranging from fleshy pink (or red in 3D) commoners to tough as stone creatures of rock or searing hot with fire, these monsters can be a formidable foe.
The first we'll look at it the commonest of the lot.
The gargoyle isn't very hard for advanced warriors or mages. These can be found in many forested regions, Fire Isle, Wind, Hythloth, and the Sorceror's Dungeon of Ilshenar. They give around 100 gold, level 1 treasure maps, arrows, potions, reagents, the occasional magic item, as well as a gargoyle's pickaxe. These guys can cast seventh level spells and aren't shy about sending a flamestrike or energy bolt.
Next on the totem pole, the stone gargoyle. He hits harder than his soft pink brother, but has no magic. His power is in his melee, and he's very good at it! Stone gargoyles yield 150 to 200 gold, arrows, potions, the occasional magic item, scrolls, ore, gargoyle's pickaxe, and level 2 treasure maps.
The stone gargoyle's next of kin are the red-hot toughies of many names. Blistering, Scorching, Fiery...whatever the prefix, it means that they hurt, and they can hurt very badly. Their aura damage can reveal those trying to hide from them, as well as dealing extra damage As if the aura wasn't enough, they're formidable mages and can cast seventh circle easily. They live in Hythloth and parts of Ilshenar and when slain yield, 250-300 gold, gems, scrolls, magic items, level 1 treasure maps, and a happy sense of accomplishment that it didn't barbecue you!
*enslaved gargoyle pic coming soon*
The enslaved gargoyle, forced to do the bidding of the vile controllers, live deep inside Ilshenar. I haven't fought any of them, so am unable to say the sort of loot they give or their capabilities.
One of the tougher gargoyles, the gargoyle enforcer can take out a controller when goaded by a bard to do so. /php-bin/shared/images/icons/wink.gif He gives 250-300 gold as well as a magic axe! The particular one i took down gave me one of force, which explains why he took out a controller, a few brigands, 3 scorpions, 1 strong mongbat, and 2 earth elementals without taking too much damage. However, he is vulnerable to magic and a few attacks from my mage took him down.
The gargoyle destroyer. What can I say? His name alone was enough to make our secret agent bard, Minerva, wary of him. She tried to work her musical charms on him, but alas he could not be goaded to fight his masters, nor could anything else be encouraged to attack him! (Hmm...he must be pretty tough if no one else can be convinced to tangle with him in a brawl!) Loot is unknown, as Minerva didn't want to have to bother with the friendly golems who were lounging nearby to research this.
Now it is your turn to add whatever knowledge has been left out on these gargoyles, as well as any tales or other thoughts to share on them! (Additional gargoyles will be added as they are introduced...if they are introduced.)