The Murder
A Council for Death
After the last reigning Raven Queen gave up the title, this council of five was gathered to return in guiding the souls to an afterlife appropriate to their faith. There are always five members in total, though those presiding made pass on their titles to others. As long as they remain tethered to their Bench, Each member of The Murder has a set domain of souls to manage-- usually this is organized based on the soul's state, but if a soul has a specific Crow they wish to guide them then the boundaries may be crossed.
They are also known as The Raven's Council, as they were made to act as a council for the late Raven Queen, which has led to their common monikers being 'Raven' instead of 'Crow'.
At present, the Council is not currently functioning, as all five members are required to begin the ceremony and the current Council is missing their Fourth Raven.
Structure
First Raven
Knowledge, Arcana
That which presides over those who will not see. For those of no faith or those who refuse death, this raven sits with them at the bench. It is their duty to show them the truth of the situation and to guide them through their denial. One of the less popular Ravens of worship by choice, by most busy by nature.
Second Raven
Order, War
That which presides over those who fight order. For those who seek to battle the natural order, this raven sits with them at the bench. It is their duty to guide them through their anger, which often requires punishment. Many souls deemed 'unsalvageable' are set to have their afterlife usurped by this Raven.
Third Raven
Trickery, Life
That which presides over those who bargain with death. For those who attempt to outsmart or make deals, this raven sits with them at the bench. It is their duty to barter with them. It is not unheard of for the Raven presiding in this domain to allow extensions to life or accept offers, but it is advised that those in deals be wary of the terms.
Fourth Raven
Nature, Unity
That which presides over those who mourn. For those whose souls cannot find peace due to the unrest and grief wracking their souls, this raven sits with them at the bench. Often times one of the most empathetic of the Ravens, it is their duty to guide them through the sorrow and help their souls onward to peace. Finding those to aid with the restless still trapped on the Prime Plane is also a prominent duty required.
Fifth Raven
Grave, Twilight
That which presides over those who accept death. For those who are already fully aware of death and have no qualms with life's eventual end, this raven sits with them at the bench. There is little guidance required, and as such this Raven is also able to traverse the other domains to provide assistance if required. They also often act as the 'face' of the Council, should a presence be required on any other plane or for any meetings.
Public Agenda
To make the transition of death more manageable.
Divine Origins
Created to re-stabilize the afterlife after the death of the Raven Queen around the time of Moonshatter.
Type
Religious, Divine Host
Alternative Names
Raven's Council
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