Ravens, Conspiracy of

In the desolate moors, haunted forests, or atop forgotten towers, the Conspiracy of Ravens emerges as a dark and foreboding entity. Composed of countless avian creatures moving in unison, the swarm embodies the collective force, ominous cawing, and unsettling nature of a multitude of shadowy birds.

The Conspiracy of Ravens appears as a swirling mass of jet-black feathers, their beady eyes gleaming with an eerie intelligence and their sharp beaks poised for action. Individually, each raven is a creature of cunning and adaptability, but when united as a swarm, they form a haunting and unsettling spectacle.

These swarms are often found in gloomy landscapes, mist-shrouded forests, or places where darkness holds sway. They are drawn to locations where death lingers, where mystical energies are concentrated, or where they can find refuge and safety in numbers. Conspiracies of Ravens are most active during twilight hours or when they sense a disturbance in the balance between life and death.

The Conspiracy of Ravens attacks by overwhelming its prey through sheer numbers and their sharp beaks. The swarm engulfs its target, pecking and clawing with relentless aggression. While individually small, the combined force of the swarm can cause significant harm, disorienting their victims or even blinding them temporarily with their relentless flurry of feathers and beaks.
Due to their collective nature, Conspiracies of Ravens are resistant to many forms of conventional weaponry and can fly with remarkable agility. Spells or abilities that target specific individuals or larger creatures may prove less effective against the swarm. Bright light, illusions, or other sources of disturbance can disrupt the swarm’s cohesion and scatter the ravens temporarily.

Encountering a Conspiracy of Ravens is to face an unsettling and ominous force of nature. Its presence exudes an aura of foreboding and the overwhelming nature of a multitude of dark-winged creatures. Engaging with a Conspiracy of Ravens requires caution, as their coordinated attacks and disorienting movements can be challenging to counter. Ranged attacks, area-of-effect spells, or the use of bright light can provide advantages when dealing with the swarm.

Conspiracies of Ravens bring a touch of eerie darkness and the haunting allure of mysterious birds to the tapestry of the world. They serve as reminders of the hidden omens and the cyclical nature of life and death. Whether encountered as harbingers of ill fortune, obstacles in cursed landscapes, or as guardians of ancient secrets, Conspiracies of Ravens add a sense of foreboding movement, cawing sounds, and the unsettling presence of a multitude of shadowy birds to the realms of adventure and exploration.

Special Abilities

Swarm

The swarm can occupy another creature’s space and vice versa, and the swarm can move through any opening large enough for a Tiny raven. The swarm can’t regain hit points or gain temporary hit points.

Actions

• Beaks: Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target in the swarm’s space. Hit: 7 (2d6) piercing damage, or 3 (1d6) piercing damage if the swarm has half of its hit points or fewer.