Raven of Light

Appearance: Large, oval-shaped; the shell shimmers, as if covered with a thin layer of morning dew; on the surface are barely noticeable patterns reminiscent of sunbeams or tree branches.
Colour: pearlescent white with gold and silver highlights; may have a soft blue or pink tint depending on the lighting.
Size: About twice the size of a normal crow's egg.
Peculiarities:
they glow slightly in the shadows and in the sun they flash with a soft radiance;
when touched they emit a subtle warmth;
From time to time, quiet knocking sounds can be heard inside - signs of the growth of future crow chicks;
react to strong emotions nearby (they begin to glow brighter);
They create a zone of quiet magic around themselves—plants nearby grow faster, and the air seems cleaner and brighter.
Location: The nest is located high beneath the palace roof, directly above the King of Light's bedroom. It is hidden in the curve of an ancient rafter, entwined with glowing vines, and sheltered by the canopy of an ancient, glowing tree whose branches have broken through the roof structure.
Camouflage: Due to the magical properties of the Light Raven's feathers and the shimmer of the shell, the nest appears to be part of the decorative elements of the roof - people mistake it for an unusual decoration or a play of light.
Status: They are in the incubation stage; the process takes longer than with ordinary birds, due to their magical nature.
Significance in the plot:
a symbol of the revival of the ancient line of the Ravens of Light;
explain the special caution of the Raven of Light - he tries not to attract unnecessary attention in order to protect his offspring;
create an additional element of mystery: the King of Light sometimes notices a strange flickering under the roof, but cannot understand its nature;
Potential plot twist: When the crows hatch, it could either be a miracle that restores the kingdom's magic, or it could cause a new crisis.

Composition: cooks, gardeners, maids, grooms and other palace workers.
Reaction to Raven: They get scared when they hear their own words spoken as if from nowhere; they whisper among themselves, spread rumors.
Role in the plot: catalysts of events—their fear and stories attract the King's attention; they create an atmosphere of mystery and anxiety in the garden.

Status: ruler of the kingdom, owner of the magic garden.
Appearance: collected, attentive, with a penetrating gaze; wears light-colored clothes that emphasize his status.
Personality traits: reasonable, inquisitive, slightly anxious about unexplained events; inclined to seek logical explanations.
Objective: to find out who is frightening the servants in the garden and what is behind the mysterious voices.
Role in the plot: the main "investigator" of the mystery; the one who realizes the unusualness and antiquity of the Raven of Light species.

Species: A mystical creature, a member of an ancient species thought to be extinct.
Appearance: The feathers shimmer like morning dew in the sun; the shadow is not black, but silvery-moonlike; the wings cast iridescent reflections.
Abilities: accurately repeats other people's words and intonations, flies silently, and can hide among light and foliage.
Character: mischievous, curious, good-natured, playful.
Role in the plot: the source of mysterious voices in the garden; involuntarily attracts the attention of the King of Light; a symbol of the rebirth of something lost.