Doves were a species of bird found in the Realms.
Ecology[]
Habitats[]
In northwest Faerûn, doves were quite prevalent in the North Ward of Waterdeep, so much so that they were the ward's mascot.[1]
Doves were bred in Halruaa where they were used for divination magic and to be served as popular roasted dove dish.[2]
Relationships[]
White doves were favored animals of the deities Ilmater[3] and Isis,[4] with their presence being seen as an indication of either god's presence or approval.[3][4] They were also commonly seen as familiars of con-tinh.[5]
Usages[]
Wild flying doves were used in divination magic. Random flight patterns were read in certain augury rituals. In the late 14th century DR, Procopio Septus, the Lord Mayor of Halarahh devised a way to read the future in flights of doves magically lured to his kitchen for subsequent culinary use.[2]
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Appearances[]
- Novels
- The Magehound
External Links[]
References[]
- ↑ Christopher Perkins, James Haeck, James Introcaso, Adam Lee, Matthew Sernett (September 2018). Waterdeep: Dragon Heist. Edited by Jeremy Crawford. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 176. ISBN 978-0-7869-6625-7.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Elaine Cunningham (April 2000). The Magehound. (Wizards of the Coast), chap. 13, pp. 180–181. ISBN 978-0-7869-1561-3.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Julia Martin, Eric L. Boyd (March 1996). Faiths & Avatars. (TSR, Inc.), p. 76. ISBN 978-0786903849.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Eric L. Boyd (September 1997). Powers & Pantheons. Edited by Julia Martin. (TSR, Inc.), p. 77. ISBN 978-0786906574.
- ↑ Rick Swan (July 1990). Monstrous Compendium Kara-Tur Appendix. (TSR, Inc.), p. 12. ISBN 0-88038-851-X.