An Unkindness of Ravens An Unkindness of Ravens An Unkindness of Ravens is a novel by British crime-writer Ruth Rendell. It was first published in 1985, and features her popular protagonist Inspector Wexford, and is the 13th entry in the series. On American publication, it was shortlisted for the MWA Edgar Award, alongside another Rendell novel, "The Tree of Hands", meaning she has the remarkable distinction of being one of only two authors in the award's history to have had "two" novels on the shortlist in any one year (the other being Charlotte Armstrong). "Ravens" was adapted as a play by theatre professor Joel
Archomental one of seven magical vessels called the Ships of Earth and Sea, which have the ability to move on the earth and underwater as well as on the surface of the sea. The two are fierce rivals of one another. The good archomentals are collectively known as the Elemental Princes of Good. The four most famous include: Three other archomentals are mentioned in Manual of the Planes (TSR, 1987). Only their names and planes are given; it is unknown if they are evil or good. Bwimb: Prince of Ooze Creatures Chlimbia: Prince of Magma Creatures Ehkahk: Prince of Smoke Creatures