- “A raven. It was terrifying, Gaius. What do you think it means?”
- — Morgana Pendragon[src]
Ravens were large, heavily built black birds that fed mainly on carrion. The people of Albion sometimes used them to carry messages.
History
Morgana dreams of Cornelius Sigan's return.
The sorcerer Cornelius Sigan adopted the raven as his personal symbol. They were featured on his family crest and signet ring, and a booby-trapped statue of one guarded his tomb. He also wore a cloak of raven feathers.
After Cedric released Cornelius Sigan's spirit, Morgana began to have prophetic dreams about a raven. These visions foreshadowed his attack on Camelot (The Curse of Cornelius Sigan).
A raven appeared in Morgana's vision of the Battle of Camlann (The Darkest Hour).
The Knights of the Round Table startled a raven at the Druid Shrine (A Herald of the New Age).
Ruadan used a raven to send a message to Morgana moments before he died (Arthur's Bane).
Morgana used a raven to send word to Odin about Arthur's plan to rescue Rodor (Another's Sorrow).
The Dochraid sent a raven to warn Morgana that Emrys was trying to un-enchant Gwen (With All My Heart).
Morgana often used ravens to send messages to her allies.
Finna used a raven to inform Alator that she'd found Emrys (The Kindness of Strangers).
In the aftermath of the Battle of Camlann, Eira used a raven to send word to Morgana about Arthur's whereabouts (The Diamond of the Day).
Appearances
- Series 2
- The Curse of Cornelius Sigan
- Series 4
- The Darkest Hour: Part One
- A Herald of the New Age
- Series 5
- Arthur's Bane: Part Two
- Another's Sorrow
- With All My Heart
- The Kindness of Strangers
- The Diamond of the Day: Part Two
Trivia
- According to Gaius, the name "Sigan" means "raven" in the language of the Old Religion (The Curse of Cornelius Sigan).
Mythology
Ravens are featured in mythology throughout the world. Due to their black plumage, croaking calls, and diet of carrion, they are most commonly associated with loss, ill omens, battlefields, and death. As talking birds, they can also represent prophecy and insight, and often act as psychopomps in stories.
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