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Yatagarasu Raven #543

General

Originating from the Silva Forest, murders of these dark birds are quite common. Yatagarasu and coraxes avoid one another, even going so far as to inhabit different regions of the forest, with yatagarasu almost exclusively living in the deeper interior of the forest. Coraxes are the more common and more widespread, having been seen everywhere from the far southern jungles and deserts to further north than Synara City. They are diurnal and not picky; being scavengers, they are skilled at both finding and eating nearly anything. These green birds are also commonly seen at sites where tragedy has recently occurred, leading to beliefs that they are harbingers of doom. More crepuscular than coraxes, the larger and blue-plumaged yatagarasu have long been regarded as wise, guiding figures. A curious number of old tales seem to imply that they can even tell the future. Yatagarasu are often finicky eaters, selecting the finest foods to eat; companions of magi are known to be notoriously picky. As a result they are less widespread, preferring to remain in or near cities or in their native home in the Silva Forest.

Egg

This solid blue egg is cradled in a stand.

Hatchling

Although their fluffy down feathers make them seem harmless, these hatchlings are still equipped with powerful beaks and will not hesitate to bite and peck at potential threats. They will also hurt each other, so magi must be careful to separate the chicks. Green-feathered corax hatchlings are loud, calling multiple times for food throughout the day, whereas the blue yatagarasu hatchlings are much quieter and prefer spending more time dozing and observing their surroundings. Shiny things and bones will mesmerize both for hours, so many magi who care for these birds will carry some of those objects with them to appease their companion.

Adult

No one is quite sure why yatagarasu have three legs, but many magi joke that two are for balance and one is for carrying away their plunder. Yatagarasu will steal and hoard shiny objects, much to the dismay of the unfortunate soul to which whom the object belongs, and hide them in their nests or another hidden cache. It is nearly impossible to get them to part with their treasures except to offer them something more extravagant. They are quite fond of crystal balls and are found perching on or staring into them. Yatagarasu learn easily and can often be spotted in the library or accompanying their magi to classes, bringing to mind old beliefs regarding their wisdom. These birds prefer to stick close to their magi and will pair for life.

Notes

Obtained from: Stream (rare) Tributary: Mountain Pass Junction
Breeding: Yes
Renaming cost: 2000 gold
Release date: November 10th 2014

Element: Light An icon depicting the element Light

Breeds with the following:
Yatagarasu Raven + Yatagarasu Raven = Yatagarasu Raven (Hard)
Corax Raven + Yatagarasu Raven = Os Raven (Easy)

Sprite art: Tekla, Tekla/Lazuli | Description: Tekla

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