Great Eagles

The Great Eagles are the most noble of all birds, having been created by the Vala Manwë, Lord of the Air, and Yavanna, Queen of the Earth. Appointed as overseers of all the Kelvar, they have played many glorious roles in the history of Middle-earth. Their exploits are legion. They have rescued numerous champions who were in their hour of greatest need.

Great Eagles are as intelligent as any of the Free Peoples but are not numbered among them, presumably because they lack the power to build things and fashion crafts. These huge birds are not to be trifled with, though: they are fierce foes when aroused to anger and have little patience with faint-heartedness in the face of danger. They are stalwart foes of Evil and especially hate any other creature of the air who has allied with the Valar's enemies.They speak a language of their own: Eryr-aryth.

Divisions

 * Great Eagles of the Misty Mountains
 * Great Eagles of the Ered Luin
 * Great Eagles of the Iron Mountains