Raven Pray (Ray-Vuhn Pr-aY)

Praying to the Ravica

Raven Pray

Raven Pray is a complex form of praying and is only done by the most pious of followers of the Raven Goddess Ravica. First the Shadar-Kai performing the prayer much gather some material.

• 30g of Grey Sand
• Corpse of a Raven
• Bark from a burnt Tree
• Ash from a Warrior who died in combat

Once these items have been collected the Second part of the Prayer can take place, this part is known as the resurrection phase.

1. Create a circle with the Grey and place the Raven Corpse inside
2. Cover the Bird with the Bark of the burnt tree
3. Create a line from the bottom of the Raven to the top using the Warrior Ash
4. Light the Raven on Fire

Once these steps have been completed the Final Part of Raven Pray may take place. If the steps are done correctly the Raven will resurrect as an undead creature and begin to fly, once it does so the Shadar-Kai must lay on the ground facing towards the Raven. Once the Raven sees the Shadar-Kai laying on the ground it will feast upon its flesh tearing open the stomach of the Shadar-Kai and eating the organs. The Shadar-Kai must stay still and endure the pain and allow for the Raven to feast. This act proves loyalty to Ravica who helps heal the Shadar-Kai as well as providing them with the strongest version of 'Blessing of the Raven Queen'.

Raven Pilgram

Many Zealous Shadar-Kai take it upon themselves to climb the mountain, Raven Peaks where it is said that Ravica created the Shadar-Kai. The mountain is one of the highest in all Cordisia and is a difficult journey. For those who manage to pass the challanges that the mountain may contain often report seeing Ravica and talking to her about their destiny.

Raven Pray History

In the Kingdom of Pouuys where the religion resides today and always has there has been contention around the practicing of Raven Pray. In the early ages of the Kingdom no one really cared as Shadar-Kai peformed the ritual constantly. However recently in the past 200 years it became outlawed as it was seen as evil witchcraft and desecrating the bodies of honoured warriors. Many Shadar-Kai who wish to peform this ritual to prove their Zealotry try to avoid being seen, because if they are seen they could be killed.

Raven Power

While all Shadar-Kai are infused with the Blessing of the Raven Queen not all actively realise this and instead take their powers for granted. Shadar-Kai who recognise the Raven Queen are given an extra 10 feet of teleportation. However those who are most Zealous and actively pray are given an extra 20 feet of teleportation and advantage on all stealth rolls.

Ravica

The Goddess of birds Ravica actively involves herself on the Cordisian plane of existance often, this is why her power is almost always present with Shadar-Kai.

Shadar-Kai

Shadar-Kai, often referred to by High Elves as 'Fallen Elves', 'Shadow Elf' or 'Bird Elf' are the most influential subrace of Elf. (With High Elf being the default race) Shadar-Kai were created by Ravica as her mortal embodiment.

Outsiders

While outsiders may before Raven Pray, none will recieve any benefits for unless they are considered pure by Ravica, they just go unheard.