The first Owl hatched near the dawn of the world from the skull of a failed race, formed from the still thinking brain therein. She served various gods over the Ages, but never found a home, always leaving at night to wander the world (which is why owls became nocturnal), until she met the Wisewoman. The two immediately became allies. She became the Wisewoman's trusted guide for learning about the world she had come to.

Softwing has been sent by the Wisewoman to hunt the nights for those who will find the truth behind the Pit.