They have sharp claws that can dig into any kind of solid surface, and they can use these to climb vertical surfaces. Gargoyles, despite having large wings, can only fly by gliding on updrafts and on the wind. If a gargoyle dies during its hibernation like it being shattered to many pieces, its body will remain stone. Damage during stone sleep can be fatal to a gargoyle. The geneticist Anton Sevarius postulated that, in this hibernation, they absorb solar radiation that allows them to store energy otherwise, he concluded, the strenuous activity of gliding would require a nutritional intake equivalent to eating three cows a day. However, this state makes them easy targets for destruction by their enemies and humans who hate them. 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.

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