The Sign Of The Stormcrow

The Stormcrow is a mythic bird innately tied to sorrow and destruction. The bird is depicted and claimed to be a large crow with flaming orange flight feathers, sometimes even claimed to be wings of fire. It is said to be seen in the air of a gathering storm, often literal storms, but its sight in a clear sky is a terrible omen of misfortune and destruction. It is said the Stormcrow was seen circling overhead on the day King Gustøf III met his end at the battle of Trädbevuxnafält. One soldier is even quoted as saying he saw the bird’s wings ignite when the King fell. While the myth is not directly tied to Paheiligism, it is a common Paheiligan belief that the bird is the Spirit of Darkness or Fear, depending on the sect, descending upon the mortal world to claim souls.