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Here are some interesting facts about the raven:

• They are one of the most intelligent birds on the planet - they can solve tasks, play tricks on other animals and can count

• Ravens can imitate human speech just like parrots

• They can reach 2 feet in size from head to tail - bigger than some cats

• Ravens do things just for fun, such as sliding down snowy hills, swooping when flying, and they even build their own toys out of sticks and rocks

• People who have owned ravens have said they are cat-like in nature and can be very cuddly and affectionate, but can throw a strop when they don't get their way

• Science has found that ravens can communicate by "gesturing", and point their beak in certain directions to tell other ravens where to go

• When they reach adolescence, ravens leave their parents to find other teenage ravens and join "teenage gangs"

• Ravens are monogamous and mate for life

• Although they have been seen for centuries to represent death and sadness, ravens are compassionate, loving animals and will console their raven friends if they have been injured

All in all, ravens are amazing and beautiful animals!

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The deep sea is a haunted house: a place in which things that ought not to exist move about in the darkness.

Julia Armfield, from 'Our Wives Under the Sea'

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giggles. putting this here

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feeling like a freak on a leash

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Hey there! I'm Nevada and I like to write. Now, I'm always thinking of new stories and changing old ones, but there's one that really stuck and I would like to tell you about it.

If you like to dive into a world of fantasy and, well, birds, follow, like, or reblog your heart out! Any questions, please feel free to ask!

Thanks! And keep reading for an intro into this crazy universe!

"A long, long time ago, the land was split into many kingdoms. Some of these, like the Earth, Air, Flame, and Sea Kingdoms were made up of elemental beings that existed before the cosmos. Others, like the Winged and Lander Courts, were ruled by creatures more concrete in this world. Many of these kingdoms ruled over the same space, which caused the constant wars on the ever-changing Earth. Rifts between opposing Kingdoms grew and grew until finally, someone came and brought peace."

"They call her the Mother, and she civilized the Kingdoms into the Courts we know today. Gone were the ancient beings of old, either faded or cast out into the darkest parts of the world. One of her descendants, our first King, followed her example and united the Sky, Winged, and Air Courts into the what is known as the High Courts."

"This ancient king started a new race, one that ruled the top tier of the world, one that brought a new age of advancements. Without war, we now had time for art and dancing, we could tell stories and live without fear for our children." Sparrow stopped and kissed the almost-sleeping Cor on his forehead.

"And now, my lovely children have to go to sleep."

Quila frowned, "What happened to the ancient king? Where is he now?"

Sparrow got up, holding Cor in her arms. "I like to think he was reborn into the next great king of our Age."

"And who's that?"

"I guess we will have to wait and see." Sparrow tucked Quila into bed, and planted a big kiss onto his head. "Goodnight, my little ruler," she said before leaving the room.

The next great king, Quila thought. I hope that's me.

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Raven is a canonical Hatsune Miku fan (real)

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It's asexual awareness week so Be Aware of this asexual, my oc Vro!!

The drawing came out better than I could have hoped :D

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Two characters dressing up for a night out, maybe:

"If anybody can look at this and still think I'm straight, that's on them. I've done everything I can."

"If anybody can look at this and still be straight after that... well, it's their loss."

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Oh honey, why are your smiles always so sharp?

My first colored drawing! this is my oc Raven he's having a Time

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crazy how Raven and Avya have a monopoly on the song Cupid's Chokehold

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Chubby Crow

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Raven D'Avibus is like. a babygirl to me