#Lore24 The Eyes of Fortune #Creature24 Ravens and Crows

 You would think that for all that the dark affects in this realm that they would have been twisted into something...else.  They seem to just appear at the edges at vanish when you aren't looking.  Some call them bad omens others a sing of providence.       

--Fenris Cattlehyde, Ranger, Sorgash Mountains.

Crows and ravens are often referred by the Romani Gypsys as the "Eyes of Fortune".  According to their legends these birds are the heralds and messengers of the Old Gods.  What is for sure is that a larger murder of crows and a slightly smaller unkindness of ravens travel the lands of Outer Ring tending to cluster in places where large scale conflict has or will happen.  They are generally spectators to these events but will defend themselves as a swarm against those that provoke or attack them.

Armor 9(11)

HD 4d8 as swarm

Int 16

Move 21(60)

ToHit 16(+4)

Atx 1x d8 as swarm

Random events that the Ravens and Crows are flocking toward:

1. Battle of the Clans: When rival clans engage in warfare over territorial disputes or ancient feuds, the crows and ravens gather to witness the clash of powers. They flock towards the battleground, perching on nearby trees and rooftops, silently observing the confrontation unfold.
2. Invasion of the Dark Sorcerer: As a dark sorcerer or necromancer seeks to expand their dominion, the birds sense the impending darkness and converge on the area where the dark forces gather. They become silent witnesses to the unleashing of powerful magic and the summoning of otherworldly creatures.
3. The Rise of the Dragon: When a dragon awakens from its slumber, the crows and ravens sense the disturbance in the natural order. They flock towards the mountain peaks or ancient ruins where the dragon emerges, drawn by the aura of ancient power and destruction.
4. Siege of the Citadel: As warring kingdoms lay siege to each other's fortresses, the crows and ravens gather in large numbers, drawn by the scent of bloodshed and the promise of imminent death. They perch on the battlements and towers, watching as armies clash below.
5. Ritual of the Blood Moon: During rare celestial events like a blood moon, when dark rituals and ancient ceremonies are performed to appease the Old Gods or summon eldritch entities, the crows and ravens flock to the site of the ritual. They circle overhead, bearing witness to the convergence of worlds.
6. The Awakening of the Titan: When an ancient titan stirs from its millennia-long slumber, the crows and ravens sense the seismic shifts in the earth and flock to the site of its awakening. They perch on the titan's massive form, observing as it rises to reclaim its dominion over the land.
7. Convergence of the Elemental Spires: In regions where the elemental energies of fire, water, earth, and air converge, the crows and ravens gather in anticipation of cataclysmic events. They perch atop the elemental spires, watching as the forces of nature clash and intertwine.
8. The Unleashing of the Plague: When a virulent plague spreads across the land, ravaging villages and cities, the crows and ravens flock to the afflicted areas. They become carriers of disease, spreading the contagion further as they move from place to place.
9. The Awakening of the Eldritch Forest: When an ancient forest awakens from its dormant state, reclaiming lost territory and ensnaring unwary travelers in its dark embrace, the crows and ravens gather in the treetops, serving as the eyes and ears of the forest's enigmatic guardians.
10. The Ritual of the Eclipse: During a solar or lunar eclipse, when the barriers between worlds grow thin, the crows and ravens converge on the site where the eclipse is most visible. They become harbingers of cosmic events, signaling the beginning of an era of uncertainty and change.