Giant Eagle (/ˈʤaɪᵊnt ˈiːɡᵊl/)
Eagles, but much larger and more intelligent
A large, powerful bird of prey, with a heavy head and beak. The creature is large enough for a small humanoid to ride on it's back [some grew large enough to allow medium sized creatures to ride it]. It has a very large hooked beak for ripping flesh from its prey, strong, muscular legs, and powerful talons. A giant eagles wing span could reach over 25 feet.
Sas W.T. Rayce used her Druidic Shapechange and turned into a Giant Owl when fighting a Roc.
Basic Information
Anatomy
Giant eagles were large-sized magical beasts that resembled massive eagles.
Description
Giant eagles were intelligent, keen-eyed birds of prey that sometimes associated with good creatures. A giant eagle was a noble creature that spoke Auran and understood speech in the Common tongue.Ecology and Habitats
Toril Habitats
Giant eagles were found in the Nether, Rauvin, and Ice Mountains, as well as the Spine of the World, in northwest Faerûn. They were also found in the Dragonjaw, Thesk, and Sunrise Mountains in northeast Faerûn. Giant eagles nested in Evermeet in the Guardian Trees. In the Unapproachable East, they could be found around the Umbergoth mountain of Aglarond. In the Zakhara region's Crowded Sea, they could be found on the island chain of Nada al-Hazan and the archipelago of Jazayir al-Sartan. Like most mundane animals, giant eagles could be found in the Beastlands.Behaviour
Behavior
As a intelligent creatures, giant eagles were expected to be treated with respect or their pride would be hurt.Additional Information
Uses, Products & Exploitation
Usages
The feather of a giant eagle could be used as a material component for the spell protection from birds and uniquely would double its duration.Harvesting
Instructions
Instructions: Because this creature is an Beast, the player should roll a Nature Check using the DCs in the table below. On a success, the player is able to harvest the item. On a failure, the item cannot be harvested (either because the character is not skilled enough, or because the item is ruined). The DM should note that many of the items have an expiration, and can not be sold or used after the expiration has passed.
| DC | Item | Description | Value | Weight | Expiration | Crafting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Giant Eagle Feathers (large pouch) | Giant eagle feathers are light decorative plumage, that help the bird soar through the sky. The feathers are used in decorations, fans, apparel and creating arrows and bolts. | 1 gp | 2 lb. | ∞ | Arrows (PHB), Bolts (PHB) |
| 10 | Giant Eagle Talons (pouch) | A giant eagles talons are sharp and curved, used for grasping and clawing at prey. They are several inches long. Most are used in jewelry and decorations. The longer talons can make hooked daggers. | 1 gp | 4 lb. | ∞ | - |
This kind of creature does not normally carry treasure. This kind of creature does not normally have or collect treasure. However, the creature may have a lair full of bodies, or reside somewhere that treasure already exists.
This creature produces 6-36 pieces of Harvested Meat, weighing 8-48 lbs. DC: 5, Expire: 1 day, Value: 4-24 sp
Civilization and Culture
History
Toril History
Around 1374 DR, one could find giant eagles stabled by the Zhentarim as mounts within the Temple in the Sky.Historical Figures
Notable Giant Eagles in Toril
- Verronthar, mount of Sharian Korianthil of the Eagle Knights.
- Stormwing, a ranger of Lurue and member of the Fangshields.
Common Myths and Legends
Religion
Remnis was the patron god of giant eagles in the Realms.Interspecies Relations and Assumptions
Relationships
Giant eagles were prized as mounts, even being the sole mounts for the Eagle Knights of Evermeet. They were also revered by the Eagle Tribe hunters in the western region of the Shaar. They were sometimes seen guarding or accompanying elves or dwarves and were known to be capable of forging strong friendships that could last their entire lives. The clergy of Aerdrie Faenya was primarily concerned with exploration and maintaining good relations with giant eagles. For a very long time Avariels nourished respectful and admirative bonds with giant eagles.Sources
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Genetic Ancestor(s)
Scientific Name
Animalia, Materia, Bestia, Naturis (Chordata, Aves, Accipitridae (Eagle | Giant)
Origin/Ancestry
Beast (Animal, Air-Based bird | Eagle, Giant)
Lifespan
The average lifespan of a Giant Eagle is unknown. However, it is likely to be several decades, as they are a very hardy creature.
Conservation Status
Varies. Some places may protect wolves, others may abhor and hunt them. Since they do have a language, many tend to treat them as a humanoid in this respect.
Average Height
10 ft (3 m)
Average Weight
500 lb (230 kg)
Average Length
Wingspan: 20 feet (6.1 meters)
Geographic Distribution
Related Ethnicities
5E Statistics
Giant Eagle
| Size | Large |
| Type | Beast |
| Alignment | Neutral Good |
| Challenge Rating | 1 |
General Information
| Movement | Flying |
| Vision | Low-light vision |
| Language(s) | Giant Eagle, understood Common and Auran but could not speak them. |
Appearance
| Average height | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Average height | 2.6'-2.8' |
| Average wingspan | 20 feet (6.1 meters) |
| Average Weight | 500 lb (230 kg) |
See Also: Giant_eagle on Forgotten Realms Wiki