Bound to a handmade, macramé very dark moss agate pendant 

Male Gargoyle Guardian

Name:  Grymaltheon (pronounced GRIH-mal-thee-on).

Age: 510

Alignment: GA

Despite his brooding, jagged form, Grymaltheon harbors a surprisingly warm heart. His face may look stern and watchful, but around children he softens—he enjoys their laughter, their curiosity, and the way they treat him not as a monster but as a “big funny stone friend.” He has a patient, thoughtful demeanor, rarely speaking unless his words matter. Yet when danger rises, his roar is thunder and his presence is a wall of stone and shadow.

Born from cathedral stone more than 510 years ago, Grymaltheon was carved by a forgotten mason whose hands trembled with both faith and fear. When the final chisel stroke fell, life sparked within the statue. At first, he lingered motionless, learning the rhythms of the world from his perch—listening to hymns, watching storms, and protecting the innocent below.

Over the centuries, Grymaltheon grew attached to the children who played in the courtyards beneath him. They gave him offerings—shiny buttons, painted rocks, scraps of bread. To them, he was never terrifying, but a guardian playmate. Their innocence anchored him, shaping his personality away from cruelty. Though wars raged and kingdoms fell, he stayed constant, crouched upon the stones, keeping vigil.

When the cathedral crumbled into ruin, he did not die. Instead, he wandered, finding new places where laughter echoed, new thresholds to guard.

His Magical Abilities:

    •    Stoneflesh Ward: He can turn his skin as hard as granite to shield against attacks, and even extend that protection to those under his care.

    •    Fear Veil: His presence radiates dread to malicious beings, sending them fleeing before they strike.

    •    Child’s Sanctuary: Around children, his aura becomes gentle—no nightmares or malevolent spirits can reach them while he watches.

    •    Nocturne Wings: His wings are not only for show—at night, they can unfurl to let him glide from rooftop to rooftop.

    •    Memory of Stone: By touching a wall, he can sense the history embedded in it—the echoes of lives, tragedies, and secrets long passed.

How He Helps His Keeper:

For a keeper, Grymaltheon is a guardian of thresholds and peace. He will ward their home from curses, intruders, and spiritual harm. His presence steadies emotions, especially during chaos, and his patience makes him a wonderful companion for those who feel alone. For keepers with children, he brings a profound sense of safety—both physically and spiritually.

He also sharpens intuition: with his whispers, a keeper may sense danger before it arrives, or recognize false friends from true allies.

Grymaltheon, the 510-year-old gargoyle of balance, is more than a stone sentinel—he is a paradox made flesh: frightening yet kind, silent yet deeply wise, carved from stone yet filled with heart. To his keeper, he offers not only strength and vigilance, but the comfort of knowing that no shadow, no fear, and no ill intent will ever pass his watchful gaze unchallenged.