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Eagles were large, majestic birds of prey that were often seen as symbols of nobility or as divine messengers.

Description

They were generally larger than other birds, with a powerful build and heavier head and beak. They possess broad wings allowing for faster flight. Eagles weighed between 8 and 15 pounds with an average wingspan of 7 feet.[citation needed]

Ecology

Eagles build their nests on tall trees or high cliffs. These nests were called eyries.[citation needed]

Combat

Eagles hunted their prey from the sky using their enhanced vision, which enabled them to see small animals from great distances away. They captured food with their long talons and powerful beaks.[citation needed]

Types of eagles

In culture

Eagles were often used in the names of places, families, and organizations. It was also used in spell and item names, such as eagle's splendor.

Individuals
Place names
Family names
Organization names

Appendix

See also

Appearances

Novels

External Links

References

  1. Mike Mearls, Jeremy Crawford, Christopher Perkins (2014-09-30). Monster Manual 5th edition. Edited by Scott Fitzgerald Gray. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 322. ISBN 978-0786965614.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Skip Williams, Jonathan Tweet, Monte Cook (July 2003). Monster Manual v.3.5. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 272. ISBN 0-7869-2893-X.
  3. Anne Gray McCready et al. (March 1994). Elves of Evermeet. (TSR, Inc), p. 78. ISBN 1-5607-6829-0.
  4. Anne Gray McCready et al. (March 1994). Elves of Evermeet. (TSR, Inc), p. 10. ISBN 1-5607-6829-0.
  5. Template:Cite book/The North: Guide to the Savage Frontier/Cities and Civilization
  6. Ed Greenwood and Jason Carl (July 2002). Silver Marches. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 11. ISBN 0-7869-2835-2.
  7. Lisa Smedman (February 2005). Extinction. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 242. ISBN 0-7869-3596-0.
  8. Warning: edition not specified for The Companions
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