Morna

All monarchs in Tír na nÓg have a bird familiar, and Morna is Tiernan's. She's a sassy Hooded Jay (Human's might know her as a Stellar's Jay) who can communicate with Tiernan in rough impressions and carry messages for him.

Introduction to Morna in the books

“Okay, be discreet, and send me regular reports. I’ll send Morna with you.” Tiernan whistled, and a blue jay with a dark head flew down from a treetop and landed on Declan’s shoulder.

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When I reached the edge of the clearing, the jay squawked and flew down from a tree, landing on my outstretched hand. Morna tilted her head, and I could swear she cocked her sassy white eyebrow at me. I fed the blue bird a little handful of dried berries I kept in my belt and untied the scrap of paper fastened to her leg.

Fun Facts

Full name: Morna
Species: Corvid
Breed: Hooded jay
Appearance: dark head with white "eyebrows"
Owner: Tiernan
Current Residence: Rahivea Palace

Pronunciation: More-nah
Appears in: The Glass Gate

Article by Channon and Hanna