Diatryma

The diatryma was an ancient large, flightless bird native to the Underdark.

Description
The gigantic bird was about tall. Its short wings rendered it flightless. It had a thick neck and a deadly powerful hooked beak.

Ecology
The drow used their hugely plumed feathers for decoration. The mercenary Jarlaxle sported one of these on his wide brimmed hat, as both an ornamental and a functional magical item known as a feather of diatryma summoning. By blowing into the feather, Jarlaxle was able to summon a diatryma bird.

Appearances

 * Adventures
 * Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
 * Novels
 * Servant of the Shard • Promise of the Witch-King • Road of the Patriarch
 * The Legacy
 * Card Games
 * AD&D Trading Cards
 * AD&D Trading Cards