Gargoyle Physiology

The power to use the abilities of gargoyles. Variation of Mythic and Simulacrum Physiology.
==Also Called==
*Gargoyle Body/Form/Mimicry
*Grotesque Body/Form/Mimicry/Physiology
==Capabilities==
User with this ability either is or can transform into an gargoyle, a winged humanoid with a penchant for perching on high terrain. Given their origins as statues of grotesque humans and animals designed to ward off evil spirits and channel rainwater from rooftops, they also tend to have an ability to turn to stone, voluntarily or not. Few are actually living stone.
Although many gargoyles are relatively humanoid, they tend to have number of animalistic features, like horns, tails (often snake-like), unusual ears, fangs and/or claws. More animal-like individuals exist, as well as some that are bizarre, chimeric combinations of several species.
Traditionally, in folklore, they were benevolent despite their appearance, which was framed as being frightful to scare demons away. This is less common in modern fiction.
==Applications==
*Camouflage
*Dermal Armor
*Enhanced Durability
*Enhanced Regeneration
*Enhanced Strength
*Stone Mimicry
*Glowing Eyes
*Night Vision
*Wallcrawling
*Wing Manifestation granting Flight or Gliding
==Variations==
*Animal Morphing: More animalistic individuals.
*Chimerism: Truly unique individuals.
*Decelerated Aging
*Fear Inducement
*Guardian
*Natural Weaponry
**Claw Retraction
**Prehensile Tail
**Supernatural Bite
*Stone Mimicry: Those who are solid, living stone.
**Geokinetic Wing Manifestation
*Water Manipulation: Classic French folklore associates gargoyles with water.
**Water Breath: Some gargoyles are associated with fountains.
==Associations==
*Evil Immunity
*Mythical Bestiary
*Mythic Physiology
*Petrifactive Hibernation
*Simulacrum Physiology
==Limitations==
*May have a hard time returning to normal.
*May be limited to being active during the night.
*May be petrified at certain times.
==Known Users==
See Also: Our Gargoyles Rock.
==Gallery==
Gargoyle.gif|Gargoyle (American Dragon: Jake Long)
Gargoyle Darkest Dungeon.png|Gargoyle (Darkest Dungeon)
Victor Hugo and Laverne.jpg|Victor, Hugo and Laverne (Disney's The Hunchback of Notre Dame)
Sandyrok booster mode.webp|Sandyrok (Ghostforce) after merging with a Gargoyle statue.
Chernabog OUAT 01.jpg|Chernabog (Once Upon a Time)
Gargoyle (SDGW).jpeg|Gargoyle (Scooby-Doo and Guess Who)
Muck, Gunk and Grime (2).png|Muck, Gunk and Grime (Sofia the First)
Gargoyle H.png|Gargoyle (Valkyrie Crusade)
Gargoyle of the palace.jpg|Gargoyle of the Palace (Yu-Gi-Oh!)
Gatekeeping Gargoyle.png|Gatekeeping Gargoyle (Yu-Gi-Oh!)
GorgonicGargoyle-MP14-EN-C-1E.png|Gorgonic Gargoyle (Yu-Gi-Oh!)
Onyx the gargoyle.png|Onyx (Brawlhalla)
== Videos ==
Brawlhalla- New Legend Onyx Launch Trailer-2
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Category:European Folklore