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|quote  = I've wanted to fight back against the HiveWings almost since the day I was hatched.
|quote  = They let my [[Unnamed characters#SilkWings|father]] die and they sent my brother away to [[Tsetse Hive]]. [[Bloodworm|Lady Bloodworm]] is one of the cruelest of [[Wasp]]'s sisters; that's why the [[Chrysalis]] [[Bloodworm Hive|here]] has so many members. I'm ready to do something real. I think we all are.
|speaker = Talking to [[Bryony]]
|speaker = Grayling to [[Bryony]] about the [[HiveWings]], ''[[The Poison Jungle (book)|The Poison Jungle]]''
}}
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{{Character
|name       = Grayling
|name     = Grayling
|image     = GraylingTemplate.png
|image     = GraylingTemplateKinka.png
|age       = Over 6 years
|age       = At least 6 years
|gender     = Male
|gender   = Male
|tribe     = [[SilkWings]]
|tribe     = [[SilkWings]]
|occupation = Member of [[The Chrysalis]]
|powers    =  
|residence  = [[Bloodworm Hive]] (formerly)
|status    = Alive
|Relation1  = Unnamed father
|Relation2  = Unnamed brother
|Relation3  = Crush (presumably)
|Rname3      = [[Bryony]]
|appeared  = ''[[The Poison Jungle (Book)|The Poison Jungle]]''
}}
'''Grayling''' is a young male [[SilkWings|SilkWing]] who appeared in the prologue of [[The Poison Jungle (Book)|''The Poison Jungle'']]. He is a member of [[The Chrysalis]], and helped orchestrate [[The Burning of Bloodworm Hive]] along with [[Hemlock]], [[Pokeweed]], and [[Bryony]].


== Appearance ==
|status    = Alive (as of ''[[The Flames of Hope]]'')
Grayling is described as having goldenrod yellow spots on his  wings, while the rest of his scales were shades of gray, pale and dark overlapping, like a chinchilla{{Ref|TPJ|page 11}}.


== Biography ==
|current  =  
=== ''[[The Poison Jungle (Book)|The Poison Jungle]]'' ===
|former    = Member of the [[Chrysalis]] in [[Bloodworm Hive]]
Appearing in the prologue, Grayling alerted Hemlock that all the SilkWings in Bloodworm Hive had been warned of the attack, and were ready to evacuate. As Bryony showed him the plants that will be used in the burning, they discussed the attack, and what will happen after.


== Personality ==
|Relation1 = Father
Grayling is a dedicated, compassionate [[Dragons|dragon]], intent on wanting to fight back against the [[HiveWings]]. He shows himself to be selfless, as he was willing to help attack Bloodworm Hive from the inside as well, which Hemlock approved of.
|RName1    = [[Unnamed characters#SilkWings|Unnamed SilkWing]]
|Relation2 = Brother
|RName2    = [[Unnamed characters#SilkWings|Unnamed SilkWing]]
|Relation3 = Partner
|RName3    = [[Bryony]]


== Relationships ==
|a3App    = ''[[The Poison Jungle (book)|The Poison Jungle]]'',<br />
=== [[Bryony]] ===
''[[The Flames of Hope]]''
Grayling and the LeafWing show a lot of affection for each other, and became close friends after just one day. They likely reciprocate feelings for each other.
|a3Men    =  
|a3Oth    = ''[[The Dangerous Gift]]'' (vision)
}}
'''Grayling''' is a male [[SilkWing]] who was introduced in ''[[The Poison Jungle (book)|The Poison Jungle]]''. He was a member of the [[Chrysalis]] and helped orchestrate the [[Burning of Bloodworm Hive]] alongside [[Bryony]], [[Hemlock]], and [[Pokeweed]]. He currently resides on [[Pantala]] and is in a relationship with Bryony.


=== [[Hemlock]] ===
== Description ==
Grayling looks up to and respects the older LeafWing, thinking of him and his military unit as heroes. To Hemlock's delight, Grayling offers the assistance of The Chrysalis during the burning.
Grayling has feather-gray scales{{Ref|TDG|163}}{{Ref|TFoH|119}} with pale and dark shades of gray overlapping, resembling a pile of snuggled-up chinchillas. He is described as adorable by both Bryony and [[Snowfall]],{{Ref|TDG|167}} and has goldenrod-yellow spots on his wings. Every time Bryony sees him, she thinks of small adorable furry things.{{Ref|TPJp}}


== Quotes ==
== Personality ==
''"We did the best we could. All the SilkWings who sleep in the Hive have been warned to stay near an exit and keep their [[dragonets]] with them so they can evacuate first. We have members of The Chrysalis assigned to retrieve our [[Dragon Eggs|eggs]] and the dragonets going through Metamorphosis right now. And we’ve sent messages along the webs that connect this Hive to [[Jewel Hive]] and [[Mantis Hive]]. If we had one more day--"'' - Discussing the burning with Hemlock.
Grayling is trusting,{{Ref|TDG|165}} sweet, and gentle.{{Ref|TDG|163}} He is a dedicated, compassionate [[Dragons|dragon]], intent on fighting against the [[HiveWings]]. He is selfless, hopeful, and friendly.{{Ref|TPJp}}


''"Do you really think the whole city will burn? And the webs along with it?"'' - Talking with Bryony
== Biography ==
=== The Lost Continent Prophecy ===
==== ''[[The Poison Jungle (book)|The Poison Jungle]]'' ====
Grayling was introduced in the prologue, where he alongside Bryony, Hemlock, and Pokeweed were preparing to burn down [[Bloodworm Hive]]. Bryony told Hemlock that all the SilkWings who had been living in the Hive had been warned of the attack, and were ready to evacuate. As Bryony showed him the plants that were being used, they discussed the attack and its possible consequences. Grayling then told Bryony how grateful he was that the [[LeafWings]] had come to free the SilkWings, which made Bryony feel very guilty as the LeafWings' real motive was revenge. Grayling asked if he and a few hundred other SilkWings could hide out in the caves with the rest of the LeafWings, and Bryony promised to ask Hemlock about it.


''"All right. Then how can The Chrysalis help?"'' - Offering his assistance
==== ''[[The Dangerous Gift]]'' ====
Grayling was in one of Snowfall's visions when she was looking through Bryony's perspective. Grayling had escaped the Hives with Bryony and her companions, and the two were shown to be loving toward each other.


''"They let my father die and they sent my brother away to [[Tsetse Hive]]. [[Lady Bloodworm]] is one of the cruelest of [[Queen Wasp|Wasp]]’s sisters; that’s why The Chrysalis here has so many members. I’m ready to do something real. I think we all are."'' - Grayling's motives
==== ''[[The Flames of Hope]]'' ====
Grayling was one of the many SilkWings who were hiding in the underground caverns. Bryony introduced Grayling to [[Luna]]'s group, the representatives on the journey to Pantala. Grayling listened to Luna explain what happened in the [[Poison Jungle]] and [[Pyrrhia]] as well as the different types of [[flamesilk]] that she could produce. Grayling later sent some of the members of the Bloodworm Hive Chrysalis with the stealth team to find the [[Abyss village]].


''"It’s just... “I’m just amazed at how much trouble your tribe has gone to — all these plants and all this work — just to save us. The SilkWings. You could have left us to rot in Queen Wasp’s talons, after we abandoned you during the Tree Wars. But you didn’t. You came back to set us free."''
== Relationships ==
=== [[Bryony]] ===
Bryony is in love with Grayling, and he thinks she is a hero. She would protect him at all costs, and they are physically affectionate with one another.{{Ref|TDG|163}} Bryony is reassuring toward him{{Ref|TDG|165}} and feels affection for him, believing him to be special and beloved.{{Ref|TDG|167}}


''"Maybe as friends, then?"'' - After Bryony asks him not to think of her as a hero
== Quotes ==
 
{{SingleQuote
''"It’s more like a cage anyway. Where are you going to go after it burns?"'' - Describing Bloodworm Hive
|quote  = They let my father die and they sent my brother away to [[Tsetse Hive]]. [[Bloodworm|Lady Bloodworm]] is one of the cruelest of [[Wasp]]'s sisters; that's why the Chrysalis here has so many members. I'm ready to do something real. I think we all are.
 
|speaker = Grayling's motives
''"Oh. Any chance there’s room in there for a small friendly SilkWing? Or... a couple hundred of them?"'' - About the caves
|book    = [[The Poison Jungle (book)|The Poison Jungle]]
 
|pe      = prologue
== Trivia ==
}}
* A grayling, also known as a rock grayling, is a type of butterfly that inhabits coastal Europe.
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{{SingleQuote
|quote  = It's just ... I'm just amazed at how much trouble your tribe has gone to — all these plants and all this work — just to save us. The SilkWings. You could have left us to rot in Queen Wasp's talons, after we abandoned you during the [[Tree Wars]]. But you didn't. You came back to set us free.
|speaker = to Bryony about LeafWings working to take down HiveWings
|book    = [[The Poison Jungle (book)|The Poison Jungle]]
|pe      = prologue
}}
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{{SingleQuote
|quote  = It's more like a cage anyway. Where are you going to go after it burns?
|speaker = describing Bloodworm Hive
|book    = [[The Poison Jungle (book)|The Poison Jungle]]
|pe      = prologue
}}
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{{SingleQuote
|quote  = No. They're out there somewhere. The LeafWings have survived terrible things before. They'll fight back. The HiveWings won't win; they can't.
|speaker = to Hemlock about the LeafWings
|book    = [[The Dangerous Gift]]
|page    = 165
}}
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{{SingleQuote
|quote  = We'll send some of the Bloodworm Hive Chrysalis with you. [...] It's a huge lake — you'll want dragons stationed all around it so you don't miss them.
|speaker = to Luna
|book    = [[The Flames of Hope]]
|page    = 128
}}


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
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<gallery>
<gallery>
14770367765_8accf591ca_o.jpg|A real grayling butterfly
GraylingTemplateKinka.png|Reference by {{U|WoF Kinka}}
SilkTransparent.png|A typical SilkWing, by [[Joy Ang]]
GraylingTemplate.png|Reference by Platypus the SeaWing
SilkWing Sigil.png|SilkWing Sigil by Platypus the SeaWing
</gallery>
</gallery>
{{Gallery Hider/end}}


== References ==
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Latest revision as of 17:25, 9 September 2025

"They let my father die and they sent my brother away to Tsetse Hive. Lady Bloodworm is one of the cruelest of Wasp's sisters; that's why the Chrysalis here has so many members. I'm ready to do something real. I think we all are."
— Grayling to Bryony about the HiveWings, The Poison Jungle

Grayling is a male SilkWing who was introduced in The Poison Jungle. He was a member of the Chrysalis and helped orchestrate the Burning of Bloodworm Hive alongside Bryony, Hemlock, and Pokeweed. He currently resides on Pantala and is in a relationship with Bryony.

Description

Grayling has feather-gray scales[1][2] with pale and dark shades of gray overlapping, resembling a pile of snuggled-up chinchillas. He is described as adorable by both Bryony and Snowfall,[3] and has goldenrod-yellow spots on his wings. Every time Bryony sees him, she thinks of small adorable furry things.[4]

Personality

Grayling is trusting,[5] sweet, and gentle.[1] He is a dedicated, compassionate dragon, intent on fighting against the HiveWings. He is selfless, hopeful, and friendly.[4]

Biography

The Lost Continent Prophecy

The Poison Jungle

Grayling was introduced in the prologue, where he alongside Bryony, Hemlock, and Pokeweed were preparing to burn down Bloodworm Hive. Bryony told Hemlock that all the SilkWings who had been living in the Hive had been warned of the attack, and were ready to evacuate. As Bryony showed him the plants that were being used, they discussed the attack and its possible consequences. Grayling then told Bryony how grateful he was that the LeafWings had come to free the SilkWings, which made Bryony feel very guilty as the LeafWings' real motive was revenge. Grayling asked if he and a few hundred other SilkWings could hide out in the caves with the rest of the LeafWings, and Bryony promised to ask Hemlock about it.

The Dangerous Gift

Grayling was in one of Snowfall's visions when she was looking through Bryony's perspective. Grayling had escaped the Hives with Bryony and her companions, and the two were shown to be loving toward each other.

The Flames of Hope

Grayling was one of the many SilkWings who were hiding in the underground caverns. Bryony introduced Grayling to Luna's group, the representatives on the journey to Pantala. Grayling listened to Luna explain what happened in the Poison Jungle and Pyrrhia as well as the different types of flamesilk that she could produce. Grayling later sent some of the members of the Bloodworm Hive Chrysalis with the stealth team to find the Abyss village.

Relationships

Bryony

Bryony is in love with Grayling, and he thinks she is a hero. She would protect him at all costs, and they are physically affectionate with one another.[1] Bryony is reassuring toward him[5] and feels affection for him, believing him to be special and beloved.[3]

Quotes

"They let my father die and they sent my brother away to Tsetse Hive. Lady Bloodworm is one of the cruelest of Wasp's sisters; that's why the Chrysalis here has so many members. I'm ready to do something real. I think we all are."
― Grayling's motives (The Poison Jungle, prologue)
"It's just ... I'm just amazed at how much trouble your tribe has gone to — all these plants and all this work — just to save us. The SilkWings. You could have left us to rot in Queen Wasp's talons, after we abandoned you during the Tree Wars. But you didn't. You came back to set us free."
― to Bryony about LeafWings working to take down HiveWings (The Poison Jungle, prologue)
"It's more like a cage anyway. Where are you going to go after it burns?"
― describing Bloodworm Hive (The Poison Jungle, prologue)
"No. They're out there somewhere. The LeafWings have survived terrible things before. They'll fight back. The HiveWings won't win; they can't."
― to Hemlock about the LeafWings (The Dangerous Gift, page 165)
"We'll send some of the Bloodworm Hive Chrysalis with you. [...] It's a huge lake — you'll want dragons stationed all around it so you don't miss them."
― to Luna (The Flames of Hope, page 128)

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 The Dangerous Gift, page 163
  2. ↑ The Flames of Hope, page 119
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 The Dangerous Gift, page 167
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 The Poison Jungle, prologue
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 The Dangerous Gift, page 165


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