Teebeeonee*, an eagle
The magnificent bird’s plumage merges from brown over the body into a more golden colour covering the back of the neck and over the head.
When soaring high above the lands, Teebeeonee may be out of Pallas’ vision but with his keener sight the bird always knows where Pallas is! The eagle shares Pallas’ innate curiosity about happenings in the lands – a shared trait which brought the two together, as did the ability to survive out in the wilds, or enjoy periods of isolation. Man and bird appear to be a perfect match each for the other.
In times of peril the eagle flies lower, though out of the range of any weapons, as he scouts for foes before returning to Pallas ready to act as a guide to an enemy’s location. Teebeeonee will also serve as a courier, delivering messages to fellow adventurers across the lands.
Interactions -
Pallas looks upward at the sound of a familiar cry, smiling as he sees Teebeeone plummet down toward him.
Pallas offers the eagle a morsel of meat, which is quickly taken from his hand.
Pallas ties a small piece of parchment to one of Teebeeonee’s legs, whispers a name, and sends the bird flying.
Pallas winces slightly as the eagle’s talons dig into his shoulder or forearm as the bird comes to rest.
Pros -
An extra, and very keen, pair of eyes to scout the lands for enemies, or for anything of interest.
A companion of similar temperament.
Enables Pallas to keep in touch with fellow adventurers.
A ferocious hunter and fighter, with sharp talons and beak, ready and able to assist in combat.
Cons -
May not always be within Pallas’ sight, though Teebeeonee usually condescends to return on hearing Pallas’ whistled request to do so. (you don’t command a large eagle to do anything. You ask it. Very politely!)
Titbits of food brought by the bird may not be to Pallas’ taste. If a small creature, it will hopefully be already killed. But whether entire or some vaguely-recognisable portion of a larger creature the meat will be warm, bloody, and raw!
Teebeeone will, from time to time, settle on Pallas’ shoulder of forearm. The bird is heavy, and may throw Pallas off-balance. And his talons are sharp, causing some discomfort as the bird fastens a firm hold on whichever bit of anatomy he has settled upon.
(*OOC – pronunciation. Stress is on the penultimate syllable as that’s the general Welsh rule so it is Tee-bee-OH-knee)