It takes decades to master the aerodynamic acrobatics necessary to become one of the Scarlet Gryphons. Unerring precision and agility coupled with a steel heart of courage when catapulted into a hostile fray are among their most prized skills. The few who survive battle become legend in their own right, though fewer still of that lot take to the skies again. Those that do may be sound of sword, but less so of mind.
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I've had a foggy idea of this type of dizzying composition in my head for a while and finally found my own courage to attack it. It was a hearty and rewarding challenge, and I came out of it eager to do more throughout 2025.