Shaderald

From Elanthipedia

A Shaderald is a type of shadow creature employed specifically by the Tezirites to act as a herald of their coming. When not in use, the creature stands around for several minutes, making odd gurgling noises, then vanishes.

Description

The shaderald drifts in and out of your field of vision like smoke, as if it were not wholly substantial. Though difficult to focus on, what you can see of the shaderald is bulky and four-legged, with a massive hooked beak that it angles awkwardly forward. Shadowy feathers flicker from its form now and again, dissipating as they fall away while others ruffle up to take their place.