Giant owl

Giant owls were magical creatures that appeared to be abnormally large owls. A number of them were servants of the gods Eldath, Finder Wyvernspur, and Rillifane Rallathil.

Description
In addition to their great size (9 feet tall with a wingspan of 20 feet), these creatures were intelligent and capable of speech.

Personality
Giant owls were good-natured and sought to live in harmony with the world. They opposed evil and needless destruction.

Combat
Giants owls attacked by gliding above their foes and striking at them with their talons. When possible, giant owls would band together to attack in concert.

Ecology
Giant owls could be trained to serve as mounts.

Magic items
A number of magic items in Faerûn were able to summon giant owls:


 * A version of the Great Druid's Staff
 * Bird feather headdress