Dire Crows were formidable avian creatures that soared through the dense canopies and open skies of the Wildlands. Standing nearly four feet tall with a wingspan that stretched six feet, they appeared like enormous versions of the common crow, their glossy black feathers catching the light with an eerie sheen. These giant birds displayed intelligence that bordered on cunning, making them prized companions for the few who managed to tame them.

The Birdkin, isolated and often misunderstood, bonded with these majestic creatures, their training methods honed over generations. Dire Crows became loyal flying mounts, deftly carrying Birdkin and even small humanoids like the female jurell through perilous skies and dense forests. The crows’ silent, shadowy movements allowed them to pass undetected by predators and rivals alike, cementing their role as elusive yet indispensable allies to those few Wildlands denizens wise enough to earn their trust.