+1 | Item ref, I was personally thinking of Psyche's feathers and whatnot!
Frost glittering on asphalt - White frosting on black, Color ref. Torleik is rabicano.
+1 | Color ref.
Water bubbling in natural springs - Magic ref. water bubble up and freezes where he steps
+1 | Magic ref.
Northern lights - Basin is in the north, Herd ref.
+1 | Herd ref.
Icicles in sunshine - Horn ref. as icicles resemble horns
+1 | Species ref
The crooning of a crow at midnight and Color ref again, black.
0 | Yes, but you already said that.
Magpies bridging earth and sky with their wings - Bridging earth and sky was meant to refer to mountains, another Basin clue. Also another color clue, as magpies are black and white.
0 | Herd ref didn't quite do it for me, but it sure sounded pretty. And color ref, again, you already said that.
What do you love most? - Loose Companion ref, someone who shares your mind would normally be highly loved and close. Of course exceptions exist but the overwhelming majority of bonds on site are loving.
0 | Far too vague imo.
5/3 needed, I PASS this stealth.