Exodus

The raven wings function as a powerful symbol of allegiance, protection, and shared identity within The Ravenhood. For the brotherhood, the tattoo is a permanent declaration of loyalty that binds them to a collective cause: one that supersedes individual desires and external moral judgments. The tattoo marks them as a cohesive, insular unit that stands united against a corrupt world. This sense of belonging is a source of immense pride, reinforcing the group’s unified purpose and validating their extreme methods.

For Cecelia, the meaning of the raven wings evolves throughout her tumultuous journey from outsider to insider and back again. Initially a mark of a dangerous, unknown group, the symbol transforms when she is gifted a raven-wing necklace that represents a potential promise of inclusion and protection. This object becomes a tangible sign of her bond with Sean and Dominic. However, when Tobias later rips the necklace from her neck, the symbol’s meaning shifts violently, becoming an instrument of her exile and a representation of his absolute authority. This act underscores The Intersection of Love, Loyalty, and Betrayal, as the wings come to signify a loyalty that she desperately wants but is repeatedly denied.