Old artwork from 2012
Tumblr Link: http://dioptasyart.tumblr.com/post/18010191305/whoo-im-done-with-this-and-now-i-can-finally

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Bernyll's sideways excursion as a young foolish little nugget, in which we learn the origins of his heritage and discover his hatred for fruit and Tookie Islanders. We will also, on this magical journey, find out just why his life took the turn it did in his ever-growing youth...

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"THAT'S IT!!! I can't take it anymore! I'm leaving this stupid dump and its stupid 'inhabitants' and their stupid fruit and their stupid little island!" snarled Bernie as the young sun beat down upon him on said island.

"Now now dearest, we mustn't rush now. You see these footprints that you just made? Please be careful, you never know where and when you might accidentally destroy evidence of the mythical 'Saber-Dodo Gryphon'!"

"That's quite right, Bernyllster! You must listen to your mother. You know how close we are to finding traces of our target. Why it was only last week that you stumbled upon the 'Saber-Dodo's feces! Weren't they just amazing?? Think of all the wonderful qualities that it contains if we could only find a way to harvest them!"

"Dad!! I don't care about your stupid dodo-cat! This place is so stupid! All I have is fruit everyday, and those f*ckin' Islanders are making my life a living hell!"

"Now what did I say about language, young gryphon? All life is to be cherished, including the Islanders. Didn't we teach you that they are our ancestors and that we rose as larger subspecies to inhabit our neighboring countries? And it's called the "Saber-Dodo" Gryphon, Vistle know how you can forget that!"

"Listen to your father, Bernie. What I don't understand is why you would ever want to leave this beautiful place, this origin of origins, this paradise of our gods!!"

"Mooooooooooom, this place is boring! And really, I'm no use here. There might be a WAR going on, and Grandesque NEEDS me!!"

"BERNYLL!! WHAT DID I SAY ABOUT USING THE "W" WORD?? YOU KNOW HOW YOUR MOTHER IS AGAINST SUCH THINGS!!!!"

"You mean faint-hearted"

SMACK!

"Geez, sorry Dad! And sorry Mom, forget I even said that."

"Hmm? What's that dear? Did you know that the shells we are collecting were used as homes and armor at one time when little crustaceans lived in them far in the sea?"

"Really dear? I never knew that! Please, enlighten me! I'm sure that if we collect enough of these shells, perhaps they can be used as bait for the melodious Saber-Do........"

grumble grumble "Oh, nevermind! I'm leaving this joint, and you're not gonna stop me!"

"What's that dear? Oh, you're leaving!? Take care then! Don't forget to visit!! WE LOVE YOU!!!"

"I KNOW MOM!!!!"

"AND DON'T FORGET TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR SISTER!!!!"

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Hope it's clear who was talking! ^^; So yeah, his parents are total hippies and peace-lovers and super obsessed with the mysterious "Saber-Dodo Gryphon" Hmm... now I wonder what that is...
[His father's a Bateleur Eagle/Black Leopard while his mother is a Crested Hawk Eagle/Serval]