Giant Eagles

In addition to being much larger than their more common kin, giant eagles are also much more intelligent. They have a strong sense of honour and take debts and oaths very seriously, often remembering slights for years and remaining slow to forgive while always looking out for those that have made friends with it.

Unlike ordinary eagles, which tend to be solitary creatures, giant eagles congregate within aeries holding up to a dozen members and work together to protect their domains.

Giant eagles have wingspans up to 30 feet across and weigh up to 500 pounds and can live for up to 150 years. These impressive birds cannot be easily broken or cowed. A giant eagle may allow trusted terrestrial friends to ride it, but they invariably resist saddles, harnesses, or other equipment that might suggest they are mere beasts of burden rather than trusted companions.

Aeries of giant eagles can make potent allies to those who respect their territories and approach without malice in their hearts. Giant eagles are just as likely to swoop in and provide unsolicited aid to those in the lowlands of their realm against obvious dangers, but if not offered respect in turn, giant eagles may abandon an unpleasant victim to its fate rather than suffer more insults.