Northumbria Clan
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.
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.
Known Members
998 Generation
- "Rook" - Leader in 1093.
1038 Generation
- "Lioness" - Second-in-Command in 1093.
