Grayling

"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, The Poison Jungle

Template:Charbox Grayling is a young male SilkWing who was introduced in 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.

Appearance

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.

Personality

Grayling is a dedicated, compassionate 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.

Biography

The Poison Jungle

Grayling appeared in the prologue alongside Bryony, Hemlock, and Pokeweed. 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 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.

At the end of the prologue, Grayling asked if he and a couple hundred other SilkWings can hide out in the caves with the rest of the LeafWings. Bryony promised to ask Hemlock about it.

Relationships

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.

Hemlock

Grayling seems to look up to and respect the older 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

"Do you really think the whole city will burn? And the webs along with it?"

― talking to Bryony

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"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

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"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."

― about LeafWings working to take down HiveWings

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"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 LeafWing caves

Trivia

• Grayling is the first SilkWing to appear in The Poison Jungle.

Gallery

• 
  A typical SilkWing, by Joy Ang
• Reference by Platypus the SeaWing
  Reference by Platypus the SeaWing
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  SilkWing Sigil by Platypus the SeaWing
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  Bryony and Grayling by Superderpyfish212
• Grayling by LadyScarab
  Grayling by LadyScarab
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  Grayling by QueenClam
• Grayling by Daggadash
  Grayling by Daggadash
• Grayling and Bryony by BuzzieOfTheSkyWings
  Grayling and Bryony by BuzzieOfTheSkyWings
• Grayling ref by MiriamTheEgyptianWing
  Grayling ref by MiriamTheEgyptianWing
• Grayling, by BuzzieOfTheSkyWings
  Grayling, by BuzzieOfTheSkyWings

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