Giant Eagle

No mere animals, giant eagles have a keen intellect and a strong sense of honor. As guardians of their mountain homes, giant eagles attempt to prevent the encroachment of civilization upon wild land and the predations of wicked humanoid settlements. Giant eagles congregate within aeries holding up to a dozen members and work together to protect their domains.

Giant eagles have wingspans up to 30 feet across and weigh up to 500 pounds. A giant eagle may allow a trusted friend to ride it, but they invariably resist saddles, harnesses, or other equipment that might suggest they are mere beasts of burden. Long-lived, they take debts and oaths very seriously, often remembering slights for years and remaining slow to forgive.

Few avian creatures can match the beauty and grace of the eagle.