KINGDOMS OF GRIFFIA
Characters ➜ Griffolk Hub ➜ Guardian
Lore
Creation Story
The Guardian God, Avani, was born in a noble attempt to prevent a great catastrophe from destroying Earth. The greedy and selfish god, Ludis, sought to destroy the Earth out of bitterness towards his siblings for trying to alter what he felt was rightfully his - the Solar system and its planets. To do so, he sent a meteor designed to knock the planet off its axis. The Spiritual God, Anima, in a burst of empathy and strength, used all of her energy to try to contain what she could of the blast. The impact of the cosmic force, combined with her incredible power, created Avani, a seven-headed Demi-God of Emotion. This powerful new god had a solid connection to Anima and the Earth and its energy.
Avani used its incredible power to populate Earth's barren landscapes with 'spirits' using its knowledge of spiritual forces. For eons, these 'spirits' were a life force that could survive in multiple dimensions and were worshiped in places of power. Great obelisks were constructed to meditate and worship certain emotions, and more spirits were born. The spirits focused on these obelisks were called Sprites; later, they evolved into Guardians. The Guardians were imagined to be dragons and worshiped as Gods by humans. These giant caretakers spread to every corner of the Earth, protecting and embodying their environment. Guardians later came to Griffia during The Great Griffian War through an enormous spacial rift - led by their eccentric God Avani.
Griffian Today
Guardians can never die in the traditional sense; they live soul-bound to a place or an object. When that is destroyed, they may appear ghostly and spirit-like until their soul-bound place or object is restored. These spiritual Griffians are known for being stoic, solitary, peaceful, unbiased, and wise. They listen first, speak later, and see value in life around them. This transcended species is well known for being emotionally complex. No one knows this better than a Guardian whose entire culture revolves around the idea of "The Journey" - a spiritual maturing that Guardians may go through several times in their lifetime, consisting of detailed physical and mental explorations achieved through hours of meditation. Other Griffolk remark that this unique journey elevates a Guardian's mind and makes them so able to relate to other creatures. However, a Guardian's own emotions and deep understanding of the universe often ironically make them feel alien compared to others around them.
Guardians are deeply spiritual beings who see the world differently from Griffolk. They do not see others as flesh and bone but observe them as a complex lattice of sacred geometry and spirit woven by the Gods. Guardians believe each of Avani's seven personalities embodies an essential aspect of oneself that must be balanced to reach a state of transcendence. However, when Guardians fall too far out of balance or are emotionally tortured, they have the potential to become the most chaotic, angry, and destructive beings in all of Griffia.
Guardians do not have an everyday society as they are generally profoundly territorial. You will only sometimes find two Guardians sharing the same space. When two Guardians meet, it can be explosive, so instead, they choose to forge deep relationships with other Griffolk with more straightforward perspectives. Guardians find it soothing to instead act as caretakers to others. They don't tend to think toward the future or attempt to change the way things are, as they believe it is not their place to change the world.
Anatomy
Guardians are built for strength and defense; they are large, muscular, and powerful. These apex predators host one of the most potent bite forces of any Griffian. They support all this power with their iconic big, sensitive, squishy paws. All Guardians have automatic Paw & Snoots mutation that allows them to change their support and contact with the ground because they prefer to feel their surroundings. Thankfully these Griffians are naturally pacifists who would much rather protect than harm. They sport similar sensory pads on their upper lips near their snoots. They use these sensory pads and their fantastic smell to fill gaps in their vision. All Guardians have spirit sight, which affects how they see the world around them. Most see it as a mesh of sacred geometry emitted by the life force of all living things.
However, Guardian's most iconic feature is their breath. Guardians have two special glands in their throats that produce the reaction that creates "breath." This is also known as soul fire and affects the world differently. It is not a "fire" and has been described as a blinding hot force of pure rage. It has been observed that elemental magic and other types of magic affect how soul fire manifests. A Guardian who has mastered the element of fire may produce fiery breath and burn its surroundings.
Subtypes
The gems that the Guardian spawns from are said to be the source of the Guardian’s abilities. This is known as their Soul Stone and is rooted in their skeleton. This gem is why they cannot die and are perceived as immortal. However, if this gem were to be destroyed, the Guardian could no longer maintain the physical realm and becomes a Shade. Each subtype is bound by a specific place or object that can be eliminated. For a Guardian having their place or object destroyed breaks their hearts so completely that their gem shatters. This weakness claimed most Guardians from Earth, so Avani chose to leave Earth for Griffia. To the Guardian, the Earth is spiritually significant; they still revere its places, people, and things. Choosing them as themes for their lives even now in Griffia.
Guardians are the least materialistic of all Griffians; they barely own anything and would prefer to borrow from others or nature. The fewer materials a Guardian has, the easier their inner journey will be. They need freedom, peace, and balance to thrive and not be a danger to their surroundings. They do this by living in the now and having strong beliefs about what defines self-explorations and self-discipline. Guardians of different subtypes will not agree with their views. Each subtype has its rules for keeping this “inner peace,” which separates them. Each subtype reacts differently in handling situations and their approach to “the journey.”
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Species Bingo
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LOVES COLORS, SHAPES, MATH |
Serene and harmonious | Explosive tempers |
| Metaphysical and supernatural |  |
Introverts |
| They need peace in their lives |
Thrives best in nature |
Great listeners and huggers |