For thousands of years, my kind had been thought of as nothing more than the stone sculptures perched upon the rooftops of homes and churches. Aka gargoyles. And technically, that's what we were – but the depiction of a gargoyle was vastly exaggerated. Even the ugliest of all Wardens didn't have a bulbous nose or fangs jutting from his mouth. It was rather insulting when you thought about it.
The speaker reflects on the long-standing misconception surrounding their kind, often simplified to mere stone gargoyles adorning various structures. For millennia, they have been misrepresented, primarily by their ugly appearances, like menacing fangs and exaggerated features. This portrayal undermines their true nature, which doesn't align with the unflattering images typically associated with gargoyles.
This misunderstanding is not only frustrating but also demeaning. The speaker hints at an identity that goes beyond the grotesque stereotypes and suggests a deeper, more intricate existence that warrants recognition and appreciation rather than ridicule.
