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|quote  = They let my father die and they sent [[Grayling's Brother|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.
|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 = Grayling to [[Bryony]], ''[[The Poison Jungle (Book)|The Poison Jungle]]''
|speaker = Grayling to [[Bryony]] about the [[HiveWings]], ''[[The Poison Jungle (book)|The Poison Jungle]]''
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{{Charbox
{{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  = Father
|RName1 = Unnamed bather †
|Relation2  = Brother
|RName2 = Unnamed brother


|appeared   = ''[[The Poison Jungle (Book)|The Poison Jungle]]''
|status    = Alive (as of ''[[The Flames of Hope]]'')
 
|current   =
|former    = Member of the [[Chrysalis]] in [[Bloodworm Hive]]
 
|Relation1 = Father
|RName1    = [[Unnamed characters#SilkWings|Unnamed SilkWing]]
|Relation2 = Brother
|RName2    = [[Unnamed characters#SilkWings|Unnamed SilkWing]]
|Relation3 = Partner
|RName3    = [[Bryony]]
 
|a3App    = ''[[The Poison Jungle (book)|The Poison Jungle]]'',<br />
''[[The Flames of Hope]]''
|a3Men    =
|a3Oth    = ''[[The Dangerous Gift]]'' (vision)
}}
}}
'''Grayling''' is a young male [[SilkWings|SilkWing]] who was introduced in [[The Poison Jungle (Book)|''The Poison Jungle'']]. He is a member of the [[Chrysalis]], and helped orchestrate the [[Burning of Bloodworm Hive]] alongside [[Bryony]], [[Hemlock]], and [[Pokeweed]]. He formerly lived in [[Bloodworm Hive]].
'''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.


== Appearance ==
== Description ==
Grayling is described as having goldenrod yellow spots on his  wings, while the rest of his scales are in shades of gray, light and dark overlapping, like a chinchilla or "a snuggled up pile of chinchillas", according to Bryony.{{Ref|TPJp}}
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}}


== Personality ==
== Personality ==
Grayling is a dedicated, compassionate [[Dragons|dragon]], intent on fighting against the [[HiveWings]]. It is likely that he is selfless, as he was willing to help attack Bloodworm Hive from inside. Grayling seems to be a friendly dragon who cares deeply about others.
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}}


== Biography ==
== Biography ==
=== ''[[The Poison Jungle (Book)|The Poison Jungle]] '' ===
=== The Lost Continent Prophecy ===
Grayling appeared in the prologue alongside Bryony, Hemlock, and Pokeweed near Bloodworm Hive. Bryony told Hemlock that all of the SilkWings who had been living in Bloodworm Hive had been warned of the attack, and were ready to evacuate. As Bryony showed him the plants that would be used to burn the Hive, they discussed the attack, and what would happen afterwards.
==== ''[[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.
 
==== ''[[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 ==
== Relationships ==
=== [[Bryony]] ===
=== [[Bryony]] ===
Considering the amount of time Bryony and Grayling have known one another, they are very affectionate towards each other. It is highly likely that they became friends after their first meeting.
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}}
 
=== [[Hemlock]] ===
Grayling seems to look up to and respect the older [[LeafWings|LeafWing]], thinking of him and his military unit as heroes to the SilkWings. To Hemlock's delight, Grayling offers the assistance of The Chrysalis during the burning.


== Quotes ==
== Quotes ==
''"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.
{{SingleQuote
 
|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.
''"Do you really think the whole city will burn? And the webs along with it?"'' - Talking with Bryony
|speaker = Grayling's motives
 
|book    = [[The Poison Jungle (book)|The Poison Jungle]]
''"All right. Then how can The Chrysalis help?"'' - Offering his assistance
|pe      = prologue
 
}}
''"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
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{{SingleQuote
''"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."''
|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
''"Maybe as friends, then?"'' - After Bryony asks him not to think of her as a hero
|book    = [[The Poison Jungle (book)|The Poison Jungle]]
 
|pe      = prologue
''"It’s more like a cage anyway. Where are you going to go after it burns?"'' - Describing Bloodworm Hive
}}
 
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''"Oh. Any chance there’s room in there for a small friendly SilkWing? Or... a couple hundred of them?"'' - About the caves
{{SingleQuote
 
|quote  = It's more like a cage anyway. Where are you going to go after it burns?
== Trivia ==
|speaker = describing Bloodworm Hive
* A grayling, also known as a rock grayling, is a type of butterfly that inhabits coastal Europe.
|book    = [[The Poison Jungle (book)|The Poison Jungle]]
* Grayling is the first SilkWing to appear in ''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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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 [[User:Platypus the SeaWing|Platypus the SeaWing]]
SilkWing Sigil.png|SilkWing Sigil by [[User:Platypus the SeaWing|Platypus the SeaWing]]
Bryling.png|Bryony and Grayling by [[User:Superderpyfish212|Superderpyfish212]]
AE843BC0-3FBF-479D-8099-7FB57AB8205F.jpeg|Grayling by LadyScarab
Grayling.png|Grayling by [[User:QueenClam|QueenClam]]
Untitled115_20200106212203.png|Grayling by Daggadash
WIN_20200130_17_04_50_Pro.jpg|Grayling and Bryony by [[User:BuzzieOfTheSkyWings|BuzzieOfTheSkyWings]]
</gallery>
</gallery>


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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

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.

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.

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 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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