Ravna

"We've convinced 'Ravna' that her precious Jefri is in imminent danger.

A Fire Upon the Deep Vinge, Vernor 1992

Some aliens, collectively known as Ravna & Tines, would like to acquire the Blabber for reasons initially unknown but all too apparent after they resort to extreme violence to get their way.

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Now ... the more he heard of Ravna and the others, the more clearly he understood their weakness.

A Fire Upon the Deep Vinge, Vernor 1992

One of the heads jabbed at Ravna, another at the OOB down by Hidden Island.

A Fire Upon the Deep Vinge, Vernor 1992

Ravna leaned back against one of Amdi's shoulders.

A Fire Upon the Deep Vinge, Vernor 1992

Ravna said her skrode was an inferior imitation, its new wheels an ad hoc addition.

A Fire Upon the Deep Vinge, Vernor 1992

Ravna stood, shaded her eyes against the lowering sun.

A Fire Upon the Deep Vinge, Vernor 1992

Ravna liked the Queen, and liked Pilgrim even more, but in the end the Packs would be the great beneficiaries.

A Fire Upon the Deep Vinge, Vernor 1992

Two more days passed .... and still there was no word from Ravna.

A Fire Upon the Deep Vinge, Vernor 1992

After the call from Ravna, Jefri wanted to sit down for serious worrying, but Amdi began chasing himself around the pylons.

A Fire Upon the Deep Vinge, Vernor 1992