Giant eagle

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 its own language and understood speech in the Common tongue.

Behavior
Giant eagles considered themselves to be the defenders of mountaintops and would make fast friends with any who respected and aided them in times of need.

Remnis was the god of giant eagles.

Ecology
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.

Locations
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.

Notable Giant Eagles

 * Verronthar, mount of Sharian Korianthil of the Eagle Knights.
 * Stormwing, a ranger of Lurue and member of the Fangshields.

Appearances

 * Card Games
 * AD&D Trading Cards
 * Novels:
 * The Spectral Blaze
 * The Last Mythal (mentioned)