Sing a Song of Blackbirds
Raven Vrandar is sometimes called “The Crowfather,” because he is, as far as anyone can tell, the oldest of the Ravens. Certainly, no one can remember a time when Vrandar was not on the Raven Council. Of course, since this means that he has easily outlived all but the most ancient of elves, it is commonly believed among the people of Ravenspire that Vrandar is not an individual, but a name that is passed down by subsequent leaders of the Ravens. Considering the deference with which the other ravens and their Cardinals treat Vrandar and his Cardinals, this seems as good an explanation as any.