Galliard

A Cryptkeeper is born from one of the thousands of wall carvings that adorn the Daedal Supulchrum. When the shape of a soul becomes filled with the leyline energy in the grooves and cracks of a carving, the dragonsoul restores its form and the carving peels away from the wall-- creating a living stone dragon, neither the dead risen nor truly alive. A small community dwells within the catacombs, relying on precious supplies of cave brush to keep their fires going. It is considered a community duty to guide any living dragons found wandering the tombs, either to their destination or simply to the exit. As such, Cryptkeepers learn the labyrinth’s paths very early on in their lives.

Eventually, they crumble and pass themselves. A few choose to leave the catacombs and pursue a more adventurous life. While often regarded with wariness (and sometimes great alarm from those not native to Dragonhome), Cryptkeepers prove themselves to be as varied as their living counterparts-- albeit commonly with better senses of direction.

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Galliard was found not by other dragons, but by the harpies. Though his form was alarming to the beasts so often at odds with dragonkind, it was obvious upon first sight that this was a construct, and of no threat to them.

His form large and burdensome to the small abodes of their territory, Galliard never seemed to complain or fret. Instead, he was curious as a newborn, always looking at things through thick fur with curious, wondering eyes. His size made many things difficult, but it also made him well equipped for hauling and manual labor.


Cryptkeepers

Moss-Covered Rubble

Trinkets

Fragments of carved stone. There are not enough pieces left to discern what the original statue or relief looked like.

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Mysterious Relief

Trinkets

We're not really sure what this relief is trying to tell us, other than 'winged snake.'

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Dirt-Covered Tile

Trinkets

This hunk of stonework looks like it fell from the side of a great forgotten ruin and was then trampled.

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Augite Fragments

Trinkets

These beautiful carvings can be polished to a reflective sheen.

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