The Blackwing (or Blackwings) are fans of Marian Blackwing, the shaman who appeared in the Season Three episode, "Blackwing". The term was factioneered in 2012 by members of the FORKNI-L@LISTS.PSU.EDU mailing list. It was the first new faction in a series that they created for their amusement. Other names were proposed, of which the Marianettes was supported by a number of fans. In the end, a vote was taken; and "Blackwing" won by a single vote. In honour of the creation of the new faction, Greer Watson wrote a ficlet, "Blackwing", set in the universe of the Forever Knight Wars.