The Ravens of Woe are very active within the world, frequently sending avatars and their corvid minions out to spread omens, call attention to the dead, and generally spread their bidding. Killing blackbirds and magpies is considered bad luck, killing an avatar of the Ravens of Woe will surely bring their retaliation.
Valravn - The Scavenger Principal deity of the Ravens of Woe. Holy Symbol: A pouch of dried herbs, berries, and wolf teeth with black feathers tied to the outside Domains: Arcana, Death, Knowledge, Nature, Order, Strength, (Prophecy), (Trickery) Rites: Burial performed by an outsider for a slain follower - The eyes of the dead must be opened and the body placed in an area that it may gaze up at the sky unobstructed. Their armor must be removed. The left arm must be removed and hung from an elevated place for Valravn’s children.
If the left arm is not available, the other arm may work, or another limb. If no limbs are available then the words, the eyes, and their gaze to the sky will suffice. No words are required for the ceremony, the followers of the Ravens of Woe know what lies in store for their mortal vessels and should be prepared.
Natravne - Herald of Pestilence Avatars of Natravne have a hole in their left wing and no eyes. Holy Symbol: A shriveled zombie hand with a wreath of dried holly berries around the wrist Domains: Death, Knowledge, Nature, Protection, (Exorcism) Rites: Burial - In addition to the rites for Valravn, Natravne requests that the holy symbol is set on the corpse’s chest.
Bav Catha - Herald of Carnage Avatars of Bav Catha always crow thrice, and can speak. Their beaks are always stained red. Holy Symbol: An eye sealed in amber with 3 black feathers Domains: Chaos, Death, Knowledge, Strength, War, (Tempest), (Illusion) Rites: Burial - In addition to the rites for Valravn, Bav Catha requests that an eye be removed from the corpse.
Yangvinr - Herald of Famine Avatars of Yangvinr shine red in the light and have three legs. Holy Symbol: Three shriveled bird feet tied to a knuckle bone with sinew Domains: Arcana, Death, Knowledge, Light, Nature, (Destruction), (Fire) Rites: Burial - In addition to the rites for Valravn, Yangvinr requests that his holy symbol is burned.