The Gryfons of Erivirin

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The Gryfons of Erivirin (pronounced EE-rih-veer-en) are a group of gryfons inhabiting Fumia.

## Description

The Gryfons of Erivirin are medium-sized gryfons. Their feathers can be generally any shade of color, including white or black. They are generally around half or three-quarters the size of a full-grown dragon. They have a thickly feathered fore-body, forelegs, and head, while their hindquarters and back legs have fur. Their tail is feathered but has a feline shape, while their back legs are cat-like, with thin fur and feline paws. Their feathered wings are often wide and agile, giving them speed and skill in flight.

## Skills/Abilities

Some gryfons are rumored to be nubikinetics (able to manipulate clouds at will), but this ability is quite rare. The Gryfons of Erivirin are agile, fierce, and strong. Their wiry, compact bodies are built for running, fighting, and hunting, while their large wingspan gives them agility in the air. They are generally fiercely loyal and resourceful.

## Other Info

The Gryfons of Erivirin are allies with an elf group known as The Elves of Chacicia, who live in the surrounding area. A young gryfon traditionally is paired with an elf and they become companions, protecting each other.

## Territory

The Gryfons of Erivirin live in The Erivirin Glades, a series of clearings and forests in Fumia. Their royalty resides in The Secret Glade which has a massive tree with many waterfalls, lakes, and cliffs surrounding it.

### The Secret Glade

The gryfons' royalty lives in The Secret Glade, a large tree suspended over a ravine and surrounded by mountains.

## History, Lore, Mysteries, and Secrets

### History

Legend has it that, many years ago, before dragon tribes, Fumia and Scorcia were joined together. Gryfons ruled the lands, guarding their territory and prey. They were split in many packs, called 'Clans'. These gryfons warred constantly, and blood was shed unecessarily and constantly. Later, the daughter of one of these Clans rose to power after her father. Her name was 'Lumos', meaning *light*. She hated the constant fighting in the gryfon tribes, and set out to put a stop to it. She made peace with many, conquering some. She united the tribes under her peaceful and strong rule, and the gryfons flourished.

Then, suddenly, Lumos disappeared one night. The gryfons mourned her loss greatly, believing her dead. Her son came to power in turn. This new ruler, however, had a sister who wanted the throne also. She grew a following, finally outright challenging her brother. He beat her in battle, but didn't kill her, allowing her to take her supporters and travel to the far side of the continent. For many decades, they lived in peace.

Then, long after both sister and brother had died, dragons came from the south, from a continent they called Ocria. They attempted to force the gryfons out, and finally the rulers of both groups of gryfons were forced to unite and declare war. The war was fierce and gruesome, and finally ended in a massive earthquake which split a mammoth ravine down the center of the huge continent. The survivors of this disaster called a hasty peace and retreated. They came back to find the continent was splitting from the divide in the land. They named one side Scorcia (meaning *scorch*), and one Fumia (meaning *smoke*), as both words shared something in common: fire. They did this as a memorial of the war, and those lost in it, to show that they had something in common. The dragons split into tribes, but the gryfons remained united. Fumia slowly drifted away, lost to time.

### Lore

#### Lumos and The Everblaze

Lumos and her family became the first ruling dynasty of Erivirin, passing the throne from generation to generation. Why no one ever seized power from this family is unknown, but has a legend. Lore says that five shard of a gleaming, burning substance were buried deep in the earth of Scorcia, brought by the dragons. This fire, called Everblaze, burns forever. A source of power and glory, the Everblaze is extremely rare and dangerous. Many have perished by the flaming shards or disappeared after seeking it. Legend says Lumos and her family got a hold of a single shard and passed it down from parent to hatchling, therefore keeping the rule in the family.

### Mysteries & Secrets

#### Midnight's Rebellion

Some say that, hidden deep in the Erivirin glades, resides a rebel band of gryfons, intent on destroying the Elves of Chacicia, Erivirin's allies. Little is known about this band, except that it is led by Midnight, a wanted fugitive.

## Naming

The Gryfons of Erivirin are named after generally anything relating to nature.

## Characters

### Royalty

* King Sunrise
* Prince Star
* Princess Sequoia
* Princess Rowan

### Rebels

(Members of The Rebellion, a band of outcast gryons run by Midnight, ask ***Willowleafwing*** to join them.)

* **Feather**

* **Midnight**
* **Twilight**

### Members of Widewater Academy

(Students or teachers at Widewater Academy, a school for young gryfons age one to seven)

#### Students

**Second Year (two years old)**

* **Orchid**
* **Thrush**
* **Flame**
* **Jay**

**Third Year (three years old)**

* M**oon**

#### Teachers

(Over fifteen years old, teach the pupils at Widewater Academy.)

* Professor Redwood