Giant Hawks of Eberron

Eberron is home to several related species of giant raptors, many of which display more reptillian features than their smaller kin. These hawks range from famous national symbols to mysterious beasts of legend.

Dragonhawk

The most iconic of Eberron's giant hawks is the Dragonhawk, which is well known across Khorvaire as the heraldic beast of Aundair. These enormous raptors have been known to carry off livestock as large as horses and cattle. Dragonhawks are even known to prey on humanoids, and though the ragtag clans of orcs and kobolds have more to fear, the Aundairians of less well protected villages may fear for the safety of their families.

Although dragonhawks are closely associated with Aundair, they build their nests across the north-west of the Khorvaire, and especially in the mountainous regions of the Eldeen Reaches. In fact, the legendary First Aerie deep within the Eldeen Reaches is said to be home to some of the largest dragonhawks to take flight.

Flying Mount. With the support of House Vadalis, Aundairian handlers have been able to train dragonhawks to take riders. The most elite cavalrymen and women of Aundair ride dragonhawks into battle. At the Sky Battle of Daskaran, Aundairian dragonhawk riders famously fought the wyvern-riding knights of Thrane.

Dragonhawks were first appeared in the Eberron Campaign Setting. Statistics were later published in Five Nations.

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Dragonhawk Huge beast, unaligned Armor Class 16 (natural armor)

16 (natural armor) Hit Points 115 (10d12 + 50)

115 (10d12 + 50) Speed 10ft., fly 120ft. STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA 22 (+6) 12 (+1) 20 (+5) 2 (-4) 14 (+2) 6 (-2) Skills Perception +5

Perception +5 Senses blindsight 60ft., passive Perception 15

blindsight 60ft., passive Perception 15 Languages —

— Challenge 6 (2300 XP) Keen Sight. The dragonhawk has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight. Flyby Attack. A dragonhawk does not provoke opportunity attacks when leaving the reach of a creature it has attacked on its turn. Actions Multiattack: The dragonhawk makes three attacks: one with its beak, one with its claws, and one with its talons.

Beak: Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d6 + 6) piercing damage.

Claws: Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d4+6) piercing damage.

Talons: Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 15 (2d8 + 6) slashing damage and the target is grappled (escape DC 16). Until this grapple ends, the target is restrained, and the dragonhawk can’t use its talon attack against another target.