'Grayling' is a male SilkWing who was introduced in The Poison Jungle. He was a member of the Chrysalis and helped
orchestrate the Burning of Bloodworm Hive alongside Bryony, Hemlock, and
Pokeweed. He currently resides on Pantala and is in a relationship with
Bryony.

## Description

Grayling has feather-gray scales with pale and dark shades of gray
overlapping, resembling a pile of snuggled-up chinchillas. He is
described as adorable by both Bryony and Snowfall, and has
goldenrod-yellow spots on his wings. Every time Bryony sees him, she
thinks of small adorable furry things.

## Personality

Grayling is trusting, sweet, and gentle. He is a dedicated,
compassionate Dragons|dragon, intent on fighting against the HiveWings.
He is selfless, hopeful, and friendly.

## Biography

### The Lost Continent Prophecy

#### The Poison Jungle

Grayling was introduced in the prologue, where he alongside Bryony,
Hemlock, and Pokeweed were preparing to burn down Bloodworm Hive. Bryony
told Hemlock that all the SilkWings who had been living in the Hive had
been warned of the attack, and were ready to evacuate. As Bryony showed
him the plants that were being used, they discussed the attack and its
possible consequences. Grayling then told Bryony how grateful he was
that the LeafWings had come to free the SilkWings, which made Bryony
feel very guilty as the LeafWings' real motive was revenge. Grayling
asked if he and a few hundred other SilkWings could hide out in the
caves with the rest of the LeafWings, and Bryony promised to ask Hemlock
about it.

#### The Dangerous Gift

Grayling was in one of Snowfall's visions when she was looking through
Bryony's perspective. Grayling had escaped the Hives with Bryony and her
companions, and the two were shown to be loving toward each other.

#### The Flames of Hope

Grayling was one of the many SilkWings who were hiding in the
underground caverns. Bryony introduced Grayling to Luna's group, the
representatives on the journey to Pantala. Grayling listened to Luna
explain what happened in the Poison Jungle and Pyrrhia as well as the
different types of flamesilk that she could produce. Grayling later sent
some of the members of the Bloodworm Hive Chrysalis with the stealth
team to find the Abyss village.

## Relationships

### Bryony

Bryony is in love with Grayling, and he thinks she is a hero. She would
protect him at all costs, and they are physically affectionate with one
another. Bryony is reassuring toward him and feels affection for him,
believing him to be special and beloved.

## Quotes

They let my father die and they sent my brother away to Tsetse
Hive. Bloodworm|Lady Bloodworm is one of the cruelest of Wasp's sisters;
that's why the Chrysalis here has so many members. I'm ready to do
something real. I think we all are.
Grayling's motives The Poison Jungle
prologue

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It's just … I'm just amazed at how much trouble your tribe has
gone to — all these plants and all this work — just to save us. The
SilkWings. You could have left us to rot in Queen Wasp's talons, after
we abandoned you during the Tree Wars. But you didn't. You came back to
set us free.
to Bryony about LeafWings working to take down
HiveWings The Poison Jungle

prologue

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It's more like a cage anyway. Where are you going to go after
it burns?
describing Bloodworm Hive
The Poison Jungle
prologue

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No. They're out there somewhere. The LeafWings have survived
terrible things before. They'll fight back. The HiveWings won't win;
they can't.
to Hemlock about the LeafWings
The
Dangerous Gift
165

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We'll send some of the Bloodworm Hive Chrysalis with you.
[...] It's a huge lake — you'll want dragons stationed all around it
so you don't miss them.
to Luna
The Flames of Hope

128