Bear, Cave

Prehistoric giant bear. An opportunistic carnivore. A huge beast.


 
HD: 5 Armor: none
Hit it: easy Dodge it: normal
Move: normal  

It can smell as good as we can see.

Attacks (1/round)

Bite and Claws. The bear makes two melee attacks (1D8). On a hit, a target must save or fall prone.

Bear Hug. The bear attempts to grapple the target. While grappled, the target takes damage on each of the bear’s turns (1D8).

Roar. All nearby creatures must save or be frightened.


Random Encounter
  1. Monster: 1 cave bear.
  2. Lair: A big primeval cave hidden. 2-6 chances that there are cubs.
      OR
    Omen: The sound of heavy, animal breathing.
  3. Spoor: Half eaten carcass of a large beast.
  4. Tracks: Giant gear tracks.
  5. Trace: Carving of a bear-god.
  6. Trace: Claw marks.
Salvaging the body

Cave bear fur is very valuable, and its meat can feed a village.

D6 Symbolism

In local cultures, it is a symbol of …

  1. Strength
  2. Thunder
  3. Gods
  4. Winter
  5. Motherhood
  6. Sacred


Credits

Sometimes called Dire Bear. The MonsterManual (5e) version is simply a buffed bear, I decided to give it a terrifying roar considering its the size of an elephant. — SaltyGoo

Written on November 14, 2020