Yatagarasu (Hell Raven)

Hell Ravens, the darker cousins of the Phoenikoi, they are large, majestic creatures all the same. They are capable of controlling almost any energy, although they usually control derivatives of fire and its brothers. They usually only reside in the hotter regions of Hell, although few have ventured above ground to find a place for themselves there. They get along with Kasha and Phoenikoi well, as well as Kitsune and Dragon Youkai. They have the ability to transform themselves to and from Raven form at will, whereas Phoenikoi are limited to Human form with wings and a tail. They're sometimes pretty darn birdbrained, since they started off as, well, Birds, but a few have taken time out to gain intellect and they rarely match even the Hakutaku in intellectual prowess.