Raven

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Raven (渡鸦)
Alias(es)	Mr. Raven; Lord of Ravens; “God of Fries and Ketchup” (self-proclaimed)
Species/Race	Formerly human; currently inhabits a raven body
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Misty Space; Imperium of Man
Occupation/Role	Inter-universal traveler; co-ruler of the Imperium; the second head of the Imperium’s double-headed eagle
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Background / History

Raven was originally an ordinary man from Earth. After being killed in a traffic accident, his soul awakened within the Misty Space; over time, he mastered its authority and acquired a raven’s body. The Misty Space granted him extraordinary capabilities, including travel across time, space, and universes. 3

He first appeared in the Warhammer universe as a raven sculpture revived by the Emperor’s touch. Initially presenting himself as a being able to grant “supreme power, wealth, and authority,” he instead proposed a cooperative arrangement: Raven would guide the Emperor through other universes, alter established fates, and collect the resulting Origin Power. 1 2

Raven’s knowledge of the Emperor’s future defeat, the scattered Primarchs, and the grim destiny of humanity persuaded the Emperor to accept the partnership. Raven became a central adviser in early Imperial policy, including the treatment of psykers and the proposed fate of the Thunder Warriors. 2 7 25

The Emperor formally recognized Raven as an ally and co-ruler of the Imperium. The second head of the double-headed eagle banner came to represent Raven, binding his position to the newborn empire’s identity. 19

Later, Raven and the Emperor occupied the two-seat Golden Throne together. Its authority greatly amplified Raven’s perception of time, space, fate, and events across the Imperium. The subsequent upgrade of the Misty Space enabled permanent passages between universes and allowed Raven to receive distress calls from other realities. 125 126

Appearance

Raven usually appears as a small, talking black raven with brilliant eyes. He can float without spreading his wings and frequently materializes from mist, light, or spatial distortions. 1 115 180

• Entirely black feathers. 1
• Exceptionally bright eyes, sometimes marked by mist and strange runes when using his authority. 1 126
• Can alter his size and reveal a vastly larger divine form. 180
• Often perches on the Emperor, Primarchs, or Custodes while speaking. 41 150 153

Personality

Raven is irreverent, theatrical, and aggressively informal around even the Emperor. He habitually gives people mocking nicknames, makes unreasonable demands, and treats grave political or cosmic matters with flippancy. His favorite subjects are fries, ketchup, and assigning inconvenient work to Waldo. 41 127 153

Behind this laziness is a calculating strategist. Raven understands established fate, uses knowledge as leverage, and readily provokes enemies into revealing themselves or making mistakes. He has manipulated Daemons, Chaos-aligned figures, cults, and powerful local factions by exploiting their greed, ambition, or fear. 60 123 140 148

He is also protective of individuals he considers part of his circle. He guides Primarchs away from their predestined downfalls, supports Corvus’s rebellion, mentors Anakin, and intervenes when humanity in other universes faces annihilation. 143 153 173 178

Abilities & Skills

Misty Space Authority

Raven’s powers originate from his control of the Misty Space, an enigmatic realm he inherited after his death.

• Travels between universes through spacetime tunnels and wormholes. 25 108
• Tears open spatial rifts for near-instant travel across a galaxy or within a universe. 115 120 138
• Can establish permanent inter-universal routes after the Misty Space’s upgrade. 126 127
• Receives distress calls from other realities through the upgraded Misty Space. 126
• Is subject to restrictions imposed by some universes’ wills when entering them. 171

Information and Fate Perception

Raven can read information and residual traces left in a universe, granting him knowledge of people, events, and established futures.

• Identified the Emperor, his bargain with the Chaos Gods, and the survival of the scattered Primarchs shortly after arriving in the Warhammer universe. 2
• Reads local information to identify enemies and key figures in unfamiliar universes. 96 188
• Perceives disturbances in fate and detects external manipulation, such as the Secret Cult’s involvement with Alpharius and Omega. 140
• Uses the Golden Throne to observe events, origins, time, and space on a vastly greater scale. 126

Presence Concealment

Raven was initially protected by a Misty Space mechanism that limited who could perceive or remember him.

• Could remain invisible to anyone not acknowledged or permitted by a “protagonist of fate.” 2
• Could allow selected people, such as Waldo, to perceive him. 2
• After Warhammer’s fate nodes changed by more than 30%, he removed the main concealment measure. 41
• Those not recognized could still forget Raven after looking away from him. 41

Restoration and Life Manipulation

Raven can restore damaged bodies and empower or revive others.

• Repaired Sanguinius’s armor and body during battle, then restored Guilliman’s strength and equipment. 96
• Restored Gai Jiuyou’s youth, peak strength, and damaged Dao with life force containing temporal power. 119
• Resurrected Palpatine so his identity as the Sith Lord could be publicly exposed. 177

Summoning and Spatial Retrieval

Raven can pull allies or targets through portals, often without warning.

• Summoned Waldo and several Adeptus Custodes to support Corvus’s rebellion on Lyssia. 153
• Summoned Primarchs to other universes through Loki’s Infinity Gauntlet-assisted power. 89
• Summoned Primal Heavenly Venerate to assist in investigations and captures. 188 191
• Retrieved survivors from a collapsing universe and relocated them to the Ultraman universe. 196

Strategic Manipulation

Raven is more comfortable directing conflict than fighting personally.

• Uses visions, forbidden knowledge, and tempting offers to destabilize enemies such as Karlos, the Great Daemon of Change. 123
• Threatened Rakash with sacrifice to Slaanesh, forcing him to reveal information about Commorragh. 60
• Uses knowledge of established tragedy to prevent Primarchs from repeating their destined failures. 144 152
• Claims he is not good at direct fighting and commonly delegates combat to the Emperor or stronger allies. 113

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Misty Space — Raven’s primary source of authority, inter-universal travel, concealment, and spatial manipulation. 3 126
• Golden Throne — Raven shares its two-seat version with the Emperor, gaining immense authority over time, space, and perception. 125 126
• Spacetime City — A city of ancient origin containing rifts to parallel universes; Raven took control of it with Lena and the Emperor. 181
• Enhanced Red Ball — A wish-granting device modified by Raven to absorb emotional fluctuations and convert them into energy. 182
• Magic Mirror — A sealing artifact Raven seized after escaping its static-dimension prison. 180

Relationships

• The Emperor — Partner, ally, and fellow supreme ruler of the Imperium. Their cooperation is founded on changing humanity’s doomed fate; they share the Golden Throne and frequently argue over policy. 2 19 126 192
• Waldo — Custodes commander, frequent companion, and unwilling target of Raven’s summoning and work assignments. Raven calls him “Big Corn Cob.” 25 127 153
• Malcador — Trusted Imperial administrator and intellectual associate. Raven delivered the Golden Throne design to him and regularly consults with him on Imperial affairs. 116 161
• The Primarchs — Raven acts as a mentor, adviser, and unofficial second father figure. He knows their preferences, warns them about their futures, and considers their preservation important to humanity. 41 143 159
• Horus — A favored Primarch who receives Raven’s confidence and affection. Raven privately informed Horus that Primarchs would eventually govern conquered universes under an alliance model. 150
• Corvus Corax — Raven aided Corvus’s liberation of Lyssia in exchange for fries and ketchup, then revealed his identity as the nineteenth Primarch and sent him to Terra. 153 154
• Anakin Skywalker — Raven’s student and protégé. Raven’s teachings helped Anakin balance the light and dark sides of the Force, and Raven defended him when the Jedi accused him of betrayal. 173 176
• Black Emperor and Duan De — Partners in the Shrouding the Heavens universe. The three plundered trial grounds, major factions, and forbidden treasures while searching for resources and rare potato or tomato sprouts. 119 120
• Gai Jiuyou — Beneficiary of Raven’s restoration power. Gai Jiuyou defended Raven against three Quasi-Great Emperor-level forces out of gratitude. 119 120

Story Role / Major Arcs

Founding of the Imperium Alliance

Raven offers the Emperor a way to resist predetermined failure by traveling through other universes and altering fate. He becomes the Imperium’s second ruler and influences policy on psykers, Primarchs, military expansion, and technological integration. 2 19 25 41

Inter-Universal Exploration

Raven guides the Emperor and Imperial forces into numerous realities in pursuit of knowledge, Origin Power, psychic methods, magic systems, time technology, and strategic resources. 25 60 108 118

Shrouding the Heavens Expedition

Raven forms an infamous trio with the Black Emperor and Duan De. He extorts Forbidden Zones, restores Gai Jiuyou, steals the Source of Dao to cultivate potatoes, and loots the Divine Court, Phoenix Nest, and Underworld. 119 120

Golden Throne and Conquest of the Heavens

After joining the Emperor on the Golden Throne, Raven gains heightened cosmic perception and prepares the Imperium for systematic inter-universal conquest through permanent wormholes and specialized departments. 126 127

Primarch Recovery and Guidance

Raven personally locates Corvus, supports his rebellion, and continues advising Primarchs on their emotional conflicts, futures, relationships, and roles in the Imperium. 143 153 159

Protector of Other Universes

Raven mentors Anakin during the Clone Wars, exposes Palpatine, mobilizes an allied army to defend the Ultra Universe, investigates parallel dimensions through Spacetime City, and confronts threats across the Kamen Rider and StarCraft-related worlds. 173 177 178 182 196

Notable Quotes

“Freshly fried french fries dipped in a little ketchup are the most delicious things in this world, a good medicine that can heal sadness.” 90

“I just ask, who else?” 120

“The future is forged by countless martyrs who bear suffering.” 152

“You better be able to kill me, or you'll be in big trouble.” 196

Trivia

• Raven’s demand for the universe’s most delicious fries and ketchup was so difficult that Loki nearly exhausted his magic attempting to make the wish through the Infinity Stones. 90
• He uses the Source of Dao—an opportunity coveted by cultivators—as fertilizer for potato sprouts. 120
• Despite his extraordinary nature, Raven once caught a cold and reacted with existential confusion. 154
• Raven prefers teleportation over walking and considers ordinary travel an unnecessary inconvenience. 161