Ravens are the most intelligent of all bird species and exceptionally long-lived, often reaching 20 years or more.

Fantasy stories often include raven companions, used to carry messages and summon help - so it is not surpring to see ravens depicted in the figurines.

But some of the figurines clearly depict classic Raven Mistresses.

Raven Mistresses appear in some fantasy books and films - the most famous example being Ravenna in the films: Snow White and the Huntsman and The Huntsman Winters War. Ravenna has powers far beyond those of a classic Raven Mistress, as she actually transforms into a flock of ravens.

A more conventional raven mistress has a flock of raven companions. She can commune with her ravens - and even use "Raven Vision", allowing her to see through the eyes of her ravens.

The image above left shows Raven Mistress Sorrel.

The image above right shows Raven Mistress Maeven.