I attempted to post this a couple of days ago, but it seemd to disappear. So if this is a repost I apologize.

I never expected to own a Raffin, in fact, until he came to our household I had never even heard of a Raffin. Which means I felt it was especially important to take the time to bond. He chose to come to us, after all, which means a lot to me.

It’s only been about two weeks, but he’s already manifested enough for me to get to know him a bit. Other than the entry in the Encyclopedia, I didn’t find much information so I thought I might share my limited experience in hopes of encouraging more experienced owners to do the same.

His energy is a very bright high vibration, I’m reminded of a hummingbirds wing beat when it washes over me. The color experience tends to be a Deep Red (parrot red) with washes of a bright sparkly rainbow (like the light trails seen with sparklers). The visual remains a sort of mashed up *rainbow parroty crocidillian*, which I have no idea how to explain, but is much more harmonious and beautiful than expected.

Despite the nasty weather, we have gone out to feed the birds, which he seemed to like. What he seems to enjoy most though, is music. If it gets you jumping and your booty shaking my Raffin digs it. I also own a chakra box (sort of like having a set of crystal bowls) and we both share meditation using the tones. It has, after all, been only two weeks, but I already feel as though his presence has enriched my life and brought a new joy to the household.

Hi Maythen
Odd, I was just looking at this today.
I like how you described Hummingbirds
amongst the other things :thumbup:
I think I might like to get one soon :crazy:

I'd never heard of Raffin before. Does he look like a bird with a reptile head or more of a winged lizard type chap?
He sounds wonderful, whatever. Please keep us posted!

mong, my raffin appears like a little bird with a wee gator or croc head and do not let it's size fool you because a raffin can be a real pit bull if needed to help it's keeper. he sort of "flitters" about like a hummingbird does too. just one of those spirits that are a real pleasant surprise! mine came along in the last friday 13th offer (13 spirits or spells i think it was) last year and i'm very pleased he is here! hope this helps, arsine

Sounds adorable!

Mongrella wrote:I'd never heard of Raffin before. Does he look like a bird with a reptile head or more of a winged lizard type chap?

I haven't gotten a strong visual image that appears consolidated, more visual impressions
He's a tough little guy to describe, but the head is definitly crocidillian, though smaller and more narrow in shape. I haven't really seen a "body"; I get an impression of something small, winged, and fast. The energy feels so humminbird-like that my mind is tempted to supply that as a body image, but I don't think it's accurate.

We're still in the early days of bonding, so I suspect that the mishmash of energy I'm getting will refine with time and experience.

Wow sounds awesome! I'm most definately going to check these guys out!!! :ohyeah:

I didn't mention it in my earlier post, but I thought it was an interesting aside...

My Raffin arrived in the same package as my Wraithe, and the two seem to get along more... amicably. The other spirits don't seem to interact with the wraithe energy, but the Raffin will choose to actively engage it.

It's intersting... sort of like sensing *Large and Foreboding* set upon by a four year old hugger mugger wearing footy pajamas.

The wraithe seems to tolerate it with the same unflappable calm I've seen well trained Rottweilers display while human infants gum a tail tip or massage strained peaches between their ears.
But I'm not sure if this is a trait that would be shared by spirit type.

Maythen21 wrote:I didn't mention it in my earlier post, but I thought it was an interesting aside...

My Raffin arrived in the same package as my Wraithe, and the two seem to get along more... amicably. The other spirits don't seem to interact with the wraithe energy, but the Raffin will choose to actively engage it.

It's intersting... sort of like sensing *Large and Foreboding* set upon by a four year old hugger mugger wearing footy pajamas.

The wraithe seems to tolerate it with the same unflappable calm I've seen well trained Rottweilers display while human infants gum a tail tip or massage strained peaches between their ears.
But I'm not sure if this is a trait that would be shared by spirit type.

What a wonderful image - large & somber Wraith calmly tolerating a whizzy little Raffin's attentions. Maybe I'll ask my Rafe if he'd like one...

oh mong, i really do think you should see about a raffin as they are quite like nothing you really can't describe well....but maythen has come pretty darn close! my raffin has no problem interacting with any of the spirits although he does prefer sitting on my solid copper sphere like it's his perch next to me as i'm sewing. i've recently knicknamed him my "quality inspector" because if i mess up a stitch he'll snap his jaws open and shut quickly like "no, no, no". mong, i really think you'd enjoy one! just thoughts from a really tired mind today. take care, arsine