Diaval

Diaval
Other Known Names	Pretty Bird (by Aurora)
Gender	Male
Species	Raven
Status	Alive
Occupation	Maleficent's servent
Alignment	Good
Powers and Abilities	Shapeshifting (By Maleficent's will)
Portrayed By	Sam Riley

"And in return for saving my life, I am your servant. Whatever you need." - Diaval to Maleficent

Diaval is a shapeshifter and Maleficent's right hand. Acting as her eyes in the sky, he assists Maleficent by helping her spy on the King Stefan's castle and the lands around the Moors. After being saved by Maleficent as a raven, he agreed to be her servant and act as her "wings".

Physical Appearance

In human form, Diaval appears as a good-looking, lean, and clean cut individual. With a relatively average stature for a male, Diaval is around the same height as Maleficent. Whilst his frame is rather small, Diaval's chest and face are marked with deep scars that are likely either a result of confrontations as a raven or when he was nearly beaten to death by a trapper and his dog. Diaval himself has black slicked back hair, very dark brown eyes, and a fair complexion. Throughout most to the film, Diaval always wears black clothing with an open shirt, a belt, and a matching coat. At the end of the film, however, he can also be seen holding Maleficent's staff and wearing a coat designed with sharp animal skin.

Origin

Diaval originally was a raven.

Powers and Abilities

• Shapeshifting: Diaval can transform into any animal, however, it is dependent on Maleficent. Diaval has transformed into the shapes of a human, of a wolf, of a horse, and of a dragon. But, he only ever transforms at Maleficent's will. She generally keeps him in his human form, as she prefers him to be able to converse with him, as well as offer assistance due to her disability.

Maleficent

Diaval was a raven in the Moors. One day he flew into the Human Kingdoom and some man caught him in a net. Maleficent saw it and transformed Diaval into a human. The man, who caught Diaval, became scared and ran away, claiming to have caught a demon. Diaval became Maleficent's servant, and her wings.

Gallery

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Notes

"I need you, Diaval! I can't do this without you, Diaval!" - to Maleficent

"I know you since you're little." -to Aurora

Trivia

It can be noted that even though Diaval can shift into many different forms, he still retains some characteristics of his original raven self.