Roc

Rocs are gargantuan eagle-like birds that inhabit the highest mountains in warm regions.

Ecology
Rocs are birds of such immense size that they have been known to carry off horses (and their riders), elephants, and even whales to feed upon. They preyed upon large creatures such as cattle, horses, and elephants. The roc swoops down upon prey, seizes it in its powerful talons, and carries it off to its lair. If the creature resists, the roc will strike it with its beak. The lair of a roc will be a vast nest of trees, branches, and the like. There its treasure will be strewn about, for the creature does not value such. Rocs are occasionally tamed and used by giants. Rocs often guarded the nests of simurghs until they were mature.

Alignment
A roc is always neutral in alignment. Rocs are usually solitary, but sometimes found in mated pairs.

History
Lord Charles Frederik LaVerne Blacktree IV was known for wearing a roc feather in his hat.

Notable rocs

 * Riyas, a great roc.

Appearances

 * Short stories:
 * "The Bone Bird" in Realms of the Dead


 * Computer games:
 * ''Neverwinter (mentioned)