Shadows

Okay, Roy.  This is everything I know.

Darkness is referred to as either Big Sister, or Mother.  It's rare to find a Shadow that will call her that, but I met at least two or three. She's.... like a god.  At least for the Shadows.  They are actually physically incapable of believing that she has any faults whatsoever.  The thought that Big Sister could be wrong.... It's blasphemy.  The worst thing you can possibly say to a Shadow is that Darkness is either lying to them, trying to hurt them, or doesn't care about them.  While that.... is probably true.... well, it makes the Shadow desperate.  And pissed off.  And you DO NOT want to piss off a Shadow. 

Thing is... Shadows are only one part of Darkness' "family".  They're the newest initiates, and while they are very large in number, and are actually pretty badass in skill, they aren't really concious of anything.  Depending on the person, they're given the pills. 

You only get the pills if they think you might have any trace of rebelliousness in you.  The pills... well, they're definitely addicting.  Once you start taking them, you never have any notion that you would even consider stopping.  But you never realize how addicted you are.  At least not until you stop taking them.  Then... Unimaginable agony and fear and... just... it isn't fun.  At all.  I'm still not sure exactly what the pills do, but I do know that they sap your emotions and memories and pretty much makes you completely obedient.  Not fun.

Above the Shadows are the Ravens.  They KNOW about Darkness.  They see her for what she is, but they've been with her so long that they don't care.  They are strong, and they are dangerous.  If you piss one off... well, I'm praying for you.

And above them.... honestly, they are terrible.  They're called Messengers.  There are only two of them, and you would be surprised as hell that Darkness sends them on trivial errands.  NEVER PISS OFF HUGINN OR MUNINN. THEY WILL FUCKING KILL YOU.  I mean, feel free to taunt them or throw shit at them, but actually pissing them off will result in your very, very painful death.

Powers of a Shadow:
-Enhanced strength, speed, intelligence
-Access to the Dark, whenever.
-Ability to see in the dark (that was so awesome, I miss it)
-Lengthened lifespan
-They can turn into ravens.  That was also very awesome.
-They can also become actual shadows.  I swear, some of those things almost made it worth it.
-No fear, pain, or regret.
-The Family, which is essentially the fact that they can bring the wrath of Darkness down upon you along with an entire Shadow army.  It's actually a pretty close-knit society.

That's about it.  There's more stuff, but it's not really relevent.

-Spyre