Ancient Giant Eagle

The Ancient Giant Eagle is a type of beast creature in her nest atop the roof of the Rosymorn Monastery in Act One.

“

INTRUDER! In MY NEST! This area was meant to be SAFE! Xavier, get behind mummy.

„

— Ancient Giant Eagle, indignant over unbidden guests

Involvement

The Ancient Giant Eagle is perched in her nest with her son  Xavier wandering around the roof. If the party approach without  Speak with Animals and are spotted, Xavier and his mother immediately screech and prepare to attack the party, unless the talking party member passes an animal handling check:

• [ANIMAL HANDLING] Turn away from the eagle as you approach, indicating that you are not interested in its nest. (DC 18)

If a party member has Speak with Animals active, the Ancient Giant Eagle calls the party intruders and tells Xavier to get behind her. The talking party member can then attempt to persuade her that they are only interested in the big device behind her:

• [PERSUASION] I'm just interested in the big device, I promise to not meddle with the nest. (DC 15)

Passing either check allows the party to explore the entirety of the roof area without interruption. Otherwise, the eagles immediately become hostile and attack the party.

Combat

If combat begins, the Ancient Giant Eagle uses  Cry for Help, summoning between 3-5 additional Giant Eagles using  Signalling Cry the following turn.

Attacks and actions

 Fly ()

Fly to a target position

 Range: 18 m (60 ft)

 Gale ()

Beat your majestic wings to create a gust that knocks creatures back 5 m / 17 ft and makes them fall  Prone.

 DEX Save

 Multiattack ()

Damage: 14~42

2d8 + 5⁠Slashing

+ 2d8 + 5⁠Piercing

Aim multiple attacks at a target.

 Melee: 1.5 m (5 ft)

 Recharge: Per turn

 Cry for Help ()

The creature cries out in alarm to alert its allies.

 Recharge: Per combat

 Signalling Cry

As its allies draw near, the creature informs them of its exact location.

 Recharge: Per combat

 Talons ()

Damage: 7~21

2d8 + 5⁠Slashing

Lash out with mighty talons.

 Melee: 1.5 m (5 ft)

Loot

• Eagle Feather - 1-3x

Related quests

• ⁠Reclaim the Blue Jay's Nest