Scientific Name: Tyto puncta (unconfirmed)
Common Name: Lace Owls
Classification: Avian Fauna — Exotic Realm Species

Description:
Lace Owls are pale, ghostly owls with feathers that appear intricately perforated and shimmer with delicate lace-like patterns. Their flight is silent and their movements almost impossible to track. They are most often glimpsed at the edge of vision or when not directly observed.

Known Effects on Humans:
Sightings of Lace Owls often precede moments of misfortune or the failure of critical decisions.
These owls are believed to feed on human intentions and can weaken the resolve of individuals caught under their gaze.
They are associated with backward movement; witnesses report seeing them fly backwards or vanish when looked at directly.
Their presence can cause confusion, memory lapses, and distorted time perception.

Behavioral Notes:
Lace Owls are nocturnal but prefer the pale, perpetual daylight of the Pale Country’s twilight zones.
They are solitary hunters and rarely vocalize, their calls resembling soft lace-like whispers only audible to certain sensitive individuals.
Often linked to the Silent Choir and the rituals of the Crownless Mirrorbearer.

Warnings / Dangers:
Direct eye contact can lead to disorientation or loss of temporal awareness.
Their backward flight pattern is said to symbolize regret or the undoing of fate.
Approaching a Lace Owl is considered ill-advised; some believe they are messengers of judgment or doom.
Recommended to avoid areas where Lace Owls nest during important rituals or oaths.