Sgaoils

Honestly, Humans are such pathetic creatures. They hate me and they're just so...frail! I can't even play with them, and they only come to me once they've died and all they do is weep! 'Oh, Oh great Raven Queen, don't take me! Please spare me!' Pah, at this point I don't a choice, yet they call me the villain! I'll create something that loves me, something that's so much better than those pathetic, weak Daoirenn!

Introduction

Created by Morrigan, Sgaoils are meant to be a step above the common human. While they still look visually similar Sgaoils have access to their third eye from birth and are able to use magic with ease. They are tricksters, often twisting the words of others to gain the upperhand in debates and deals. Any humans that have interacted with them have been lost, leaving no one to tell mankind of the secret hiding just under their nose...Either being given to the goddess Morrigan far earlier than expected, or spirited away to Veilhaven in an enthralled state, never to be seen again.

Beings with Multiple Shapes

Sgaoils are capable of changing their shape and appearance. Their common secondary form is that of a raven or crow, meant to honor their 'Mother'. In this form they are capable of telepathy, and some minor speech, similar to the birds they mimic.
Their primary form is human-like and it is easy to confuse the two. However, upon closer examination, one will begin to notice that they are simply too beautiful, too knowledgeable for how old they say they are.
Sgaoils originally used this form so that Morrigan could use their eyes as her own, spying on humans and her foes without the need to insert a human spy into their ranks. The form is now used for ease of travel and their own cultural traditions.

Children of the Goddess

Sgaoils are beings that were created by the Goddess Morrigan when she grew irritated with how Humans feared her coming to reap their souls when they met their demise. They were created out of her magic, as well as bits of magic she stole from Shelann. Their presence within the world at large can be linked to a devastating battle between Shelann and Morrigan, where the later destroyed the other's arm, stealing part of her essence and magic.
Sgaoils are thankful toward Morrigan for giving them life and the chance to be in her likeness via shapeshifting. They consider themselves high above mortals, and their behavior is similar to Morrigan's: the Sgaoils are tricksters with silver tongues, and their interactions with one another and the rare humans are akin to games of verbal chess.

A Place to Call Home

Sgaoils live in Veilhaven, a place that is both everywhere yet nowhere at the same time. This hub is a series of plentiful portals that lead to small villages that house groups of Sgaoils, linking them all together no matter the distance.
They have a second home in the form of Morrigan's true realm, hiding just beyond the veil of human perception. This is the Sgaoils' true home, and where they are the most powerful. They long to feel the hum of that realms power at all times, and have made plans to make that a reality.

Worship

True to Morrigan's influence, Sgaoils are heavily enamored with the moon and its phases. Many celebrations and rituals take place depending on the phase of the moon, or if there are specific lunar events occurring such as eclipses.

Civilization and Culture

Common Myths and Legends

Sgaoils are the reason the myth Morrigan's Eyes exists. They are the key factor of how the myth has evolved over time.

Scientific Name

Corvus sapiens

Lifespan

Unknown

Related Myths

• Morrigan's Eyes

Glossary

Third Eye

The term/word usage for activating ones magic