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The Northumbria Clan had lived in the region for some time. They roosted on and around megalith structures on [[Brada Hill|a hill]] near [[Bamburgh Castle]] and their [[rookery]] was located in the caverns under the hill. According to the Earl of Northumbria, [[Robert de Mowbray]], these gargoyles kept to themselves and had little interaction with local [[human]]s. The clan practiced some agriculture (growing lettuce in tilled soil on their hill), and did not have much fear of humans. | The Northumbria Clan had lived in the region for some time. They roosted on and around megalith structures on [[Brada Hill|a hill]] near [[Bamburgh Castle]] and their [[rookery]] was located in the caverns under the hill. According to the Earl of Northumbria, [[Robert de Mowbray]], these gargoyles kept to themselves and had little interaction with local [[human]]s. The clan practiced some agriculture (growing lettuce in tilled soil on their hill), and did not have much fear of humans. | ||
| − | In [[Timeline#995-1993|1093]], [[Demona]] discovered and visited the clan after leaving [[Scotland]]. While happy to again encounter gargoyles, she was not impressed by them and called them "sheep". In particular, she was infuriated that [["Rook"|their leader]] and [["Lioness"|his second]] did not heed her warnings to hide in separate cells when sleeping and instead chose to stay together. Unfortunately, the next day, [[Canmore]] and his sons, who were terrorizing the area and had discovered gargoyles living there, destroyed the entire clan and smashed the eggs in the rookery. The only survivor was a young gargoyle who would soon after name herself [[Angelika]]. She had heeded Demona's warnings and hid in a small cave. Demona wrought vengeance upon Canmore for the destruction of the Northumbria Clan, but did not care to participate in a [[Wind Ceremony]] for them. Instead, she and Angelika fled the region. | + | In [[Timeline#995-1993|1093]], [[Demona]] discovered and visited the clan after leaving [[Scotland]]. While happy to again encounter gargoyles, she was not impressed by them and called them "sheep". In particular, she was infuriated that [["Rook"|their leader]] and [["Lioness"|his second]] did not heed her warnings to hide in separate cells when sleeping and instead chose to stay together. Unfortunately, the next day, [[Canmore]] and his sons, who were terrorizing the area and had discovered gargoyles living there, destroyed the entire clan and smashed the eggs in the rookery. The only survivor was a young gargoyle who would soon after name herself [[Angelika]]. She had heeded Demona's warnings and hid in a small cave. Demona wrought vengeance upon Canmore for the destruction of the Northumbria Clan, but did not care to participate in a [[Wind Ceremony]] for them. Instead, she and Angelika fled the region. ''([[Fools Rush In...|"Fools Rush In..."]])'' |
==Characteristics== | ==Characteristics== | ||
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The full history of this clan is unclear. While they have seemingly lived on their hilltop home for some time, their blend of English and Scottish ancestry and their leader's familiarity with the term "[[Rhydderch]]" hint that they may have been composed of gargoyles that moved there from other lands. | The full history of this clan is unclear. While they have seemingly lived on their hilltop home for some time, their blend of English and Scottish ancestry and their leader's familiarity with the term "[[Rhydderch]]" hint that they may have been composed of gargoyles that moved there from other lands. | ||
| − | The exact size of this clan is unknown. However, they seem to have had more than a dozen eggs in their rookery due to hatch in 1098. This implies a medium to large clan of perhaps 50-100 individual gargoyles in 1093. There do not appear to have been any [[Gargoyle Beast|beasts]] in the clan. | + | The exact size of this clan is unknown. However, they seem to have had more than a dozen eggs in their rookery due to hatch in 1098. This implies a medium to large clan of perhaps 50-100 individual gargoyles in 1093. There do not appear to have been any [[Gargoyle Beast|beasts]] in the clan. ''("Fools Rush In...")'' |
==Known Members== | ==Known Members== | ||
Latest revision as of 16:35, 20 September 2025
The Northumbria Clan was a clan of gargoyles in ancient Northumbria.
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History
The Northumbria Clan had lived in the region for some time. They roosted on and around megalith structures on a hill near Bamburgh Castle and their rookery was located in the caverns under the hill. According to the Earl of Northumbria, Robert de Mowbray, these gargoyles kept to themselves and had little interaction with local humans. The clan practiced some agriculture (growing lettuce in tilled soil on their hill), and did not have much fear of humans.
In 1093, Demona discovered and visited the clan after leaving Scotland. While happy to again encounter gargoyles, she was not impressed by them and called them "sheep". In particular, she was infuriated that their leader and his second did not heed her warnings to hide in separate cells when sleeping and instead chose to stay together. Unfortunately, the next day, Canmore and his sons, who were terrorizing the area and had discovered gargoyles living there, destroyed the entire clan and smashed the eggs in the rookery. The only survivor was a young gargoyle who would soon after name herself Angelika. She had heeded Demona's warnings and hid in a small cave. Demona wrought vengeance upon Canmore for the destruction of the Northumbria Clan, but did not care to participate in a Wind Ceremony for them. Instead, she and Angelika fled the region. ("Fools Rush In...")
Characteristics
The gargoyles of Northumbria appear very similar to Scottish gargoyles like those seen among the Wyvern Clan and Demona's Clan. At least one gargoyle among them, however, was of English stock and seemed more closely related to the type of gargoyles seen in the London Clan. This blend of Scottish and English gargoyles is fitting given Northumbria's location on the border between those two lands.
This clan did not use names.
The full history of this clan is unclear. While they have seemingly lived on their hilltop home for some time, their blend of English and Scottish ancestry and their leader's familiarity with the term "Rhydderch" hint that they may have been composed of gargoyles that moved there from other lands.
The exact size of this clan is unknown. However, they seem to have had more than a dozen eggs in their rookery due to hatch in 1098. This implies a medium to large clan of perhaps 50-100 individual gargoyles in 1093. There do not appear to have been any beasts in the clan. ("Fools Rush In...")
Known Members
998 Generation
- "Rook" - Leader in 1093.
1038 Generation
- "Lioness" - Second-in-Command in 1093.
