Gwiffon
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| - | A [[non-humanoid]] [[flying unit | + | A [[non-humanoid]] [[flying unit]] roughly in the shape of a bird. Fast moving and apparently fairly capable in combat. Used by [[Jillian]] as [[mount]]s.<sup>[http://www.giantitp.com/comics/erf0007.html][http://www.giantitp.com/comics/erf0009.html]</sup> |
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| - | ===Known users | + | ===Known users=== |
| - | + | *[[Royal Crown Coalition]] - specifically [[Jillian Zamussels]]. | |
| - | + | *[[Faq]] - an extinct [[side]], to which [[Jillian Zamussels]] was once [[heir]], which raised [[shmucker]]s by hiring out Gwiffon riding [[mercenary|mercenaries]] (including Jillian) to other [[sides]].<sup>[http://www.giantitp.com/comics/erf0091.html]</sup> | |
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| + | ==Real World Reference== | ||
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| + | Apparently based on the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marshmallow_Peeps Marshmallow Peep], a snack food from [[Parson]]'s home world.<sup>[http://www.giantitp.com/comics/erf0015.html]</sup> Gwiffons emit a 'peep!' [[Onomatopia|sound effect]].<sup>[http://www.giantitp.com/comics/erf0056.html]</sup> Based on confectionery to the extent that [[Jillian Zamussels]] calls them 'gummy beasts'.<sup>[http://www.giantitp.com/comics/erf0056.html]</sup> | ||
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| + | When [[Wanda]] is summoning [[Parson]], [[Stanley]] asks for someone who (among other things) snacks on gwiffons and eat [[Marbit]]s for breakfast.<sup>[http://www.giantitp.com/comics/erf0017.html]</sup> Apparently [[Stanley]] gets what he asked for. | ||
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Revision as of 09:01, 24 April 2009
A non-humanoid flying unit roughly in the shape of a bird. Fast moving and apparently fairly capable in combat. Used by Jillian as mounts.[1][2]
Known users
- Royal Crown Coalition - specifically Jillian Zamussels.
- Faq - an extinct side, to which Jillian Zamussels was once heir, which raised shmuckers by hiring out Gwiffon riding mercenaries (including Jillian) to other sides.[3]
Real World Reference
Apparently based on the Marshmallow Peep, a snack food from Parson's home world.[4] Gwiffons emit a 'peep!' sound effect.[5] Based on confectionery to the extent that Jillian Zamussels calls them 'gummy beasts'.[6]
When Wanda is summoning Parson, Stanley asks for someone who (among other things) snacks on gwiffons and eat Marbits for breakfast.[7] Apparently Stanley gets what he asked for.
