Swans were large waterfowl. Males were also known as cobs, females as pens, and young as cygnets.[1]
Description[]
Swans were relatively large birds, with a wingspan of approximately 8 feet (2.4 meters).[1]
Abilities[]
Despite their size, swans were capable of flight. They were also difficult to surprise.[1]
Combat[]
Swans would attack in defense of their nest or young. They attacked by leaping and using their strong bill and wings to damage enemies. This form of attack had a chance of blinding or disorienting opponents.[1]
Ecology[]
Swans were typically found alone, in pairs, or as a pair with cygnets. Lone swans were always cobs. They lived in freshwater areas such as marshes, rivers, lakes, and ponds. Swans built nests and laid 1–3 eggs.[1]
Relationships[]
Some noble djinn had giant-sized swans as servants and companions.[2]
Trivia[]
- The coat of arms of House Aelorothi featured a red swan against a blue backdrop.[3]
- The coat of arms of House Soargyl featured a silver swan against a green backdrop.[4]
- Seven swans flying overhead could be viewed as a deity answering "yes" to questions posed to them through the spell omen.[5]
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Organized Play & Licensed Adventures
In Memory of Evermeet • The Gift of Song • Dungeon #124, "Diamond Lake" • Search for the Diamond Staff
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References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Gary Gygax (August 1983). Monster Manual II 1st edition. (TSR, Inc), p. 116. ISBN 0-88038-031-4.
- ↑ Wolfgang Baur (November 1993). Secrets of the Lamp. Genie Lore. (TSR, Inc.), p. 21. ISBN 978-1560766476.
- ↑ Steven E. Schend, Sean K. Reynolds and Eric L. Boyd (June 2000). Cloak & Dagger. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 89. ISBN 0-7869-1627-3.
- ↑ Various (February 2000). The Halls of Stormweather. (Wizards of the Coast). ISBN 0-7869-1560-9.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood and Doug Stewart (1997). Prayers from the Faithful. (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 121–122. ISBN 0-7869-0682-0.