

During daylight, they can quickly heal from injury and illness, and are protected from most natural threats. Gargoyles are particularly notable for entering a sort of stone hibernation, called "stone sleep", during the day, during which they resemble Gothic statues. Most of the world's gargoyle clans do not peacefully co-exist with humans. They are fierce warriors and are incredibly powerful and resilient their appearance and ferocity often means that humans vilify them as demons and monsters. All gargoyle clans are alike in that each has a particular item, area, or concept that they strive to protect. Several clans of gargoyles exist worldwide, and each clan has distinct cultural and morphological characteristics.
