Giant Eagle
Large Beast · · CR 1
- Beast
- Large
- Tier 1
CR 1 large beast, neutral good — that's Giant Eagle. Native to coastal, grassland, hill, and mountain. Sourced from Monster Manual (5e 2014) and Monster Manual (5.5e 2024).
Stat Block
- Challenge Rating
- 1
- Type
- Beast
- Size
- Large
- Alignment
- —
- Speed
- —
- Habitats
- Coastal, Grassland, Hill, Mountain
- Sources
- Monster Manual (5e 2014), Monster Manual (5.5e 2024)
Ecology
Giant eagles roost on isolated peaks where wind currents carry the scent of celestial offerings burned at high shrines. A mated pair claims thirty miles of mountainside, hunting mountain goats, wolves, and the occasional ogre fledgling. They lay one or two eggs per decade, which incubate for months and hatch fully feathered. Their nests are woven from oak limbs, antler racks, and bones of vanquished foes. They speak Auran, Common, and Celestial.
Behaviour
Giant eagles are noble, dignified, and patient. They observe travelers for hours before deciding whether to greet, ignore, or attack. They despise displays of cruelty and will intervene to save weaker creatures from torture. They form lifelong mating bonds and grieve openly when a partner falls. They consider themselves equals to civilized beings and resent being treated as common beasts or mere mounts; respect must be earned.
Origin
Sages claim giant eagles were first hatched from clouds at the dawn of the Upper Air, gifts from Aerdrie Faenya or a similar wind-god to the first civilized races who lived in mountain holds. Other myths place their origin in a celestial duel, where a feather of a fallen solar drifted to earth and quickened a mortal eagle's egg. They count themselves cousins to rocs and pegasi.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Giant Eagle
- What is the challenge rating of Giant Eagle?
- On the bestiary CR scale, Giant Eagle sits at 1. It works against tier-1 parties.
- What type of creature is Giant Eagle?
- Giant Eagle is classified as a beast in D&D 5e, large size.
- Where does Giant Eagle live?
- Habitats for Giant Eagle: Coastal, Grassland, Hill, Mountain.