Falcon

Falcons were small birds of prey, often used in hunting.

Description
Falcons looked similar to hawks but were smaller in size.

Habitat
Falcons made their nest in trees and in underground burrows.

Ecology
Falcons were obligate carnivores. Larger falcons were known to prey on small humanoids.

Reputation
Falcons were a favored animal of the Mulhorandi god Anhur and the halfling god Arvoreen. They were sacred to the goddesses Milil and Red Knight as well.

Moon elves had a special fondness for falcons and often kept them as pets. Centaurs within the forest of Cormanthor used falcons as scouts. In some human lands, such as Cormyr, formal education among the aristocracy included falconry. Some rangers kept falcons as animal companions. At the market, a well-trained falcon could be sold for up to 1,000 gp.

Notable Falcons

 * Gale, the companion of Dura Gerathu
 * Sable, the companion of Keren Donnell

Appearances

 * Adventures
 * The Sword of the Dales • Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
 * Novels
 * Darkwalker on Moonshae • The Jewel of Turmish
 * Video Games
 * Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms