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“Beware the Shadows: Encounter the Fiendish Black Bear, a monstrous predator with obsidian fur and infernal rage, lurking in the heart of darkness!”
Appearance: The Fiendish Black Bear emerges as a nightmarish silhouette from the shadows, its once sleek black fur now infused with an otherworldly energy that seems to absorb even the moonlight. Sinister crimson eyes gleam with an infernal intelligence, and the bear’s claws and fangs, now obsidian sharp, appear as if forged in the depths of the abyss. The air around this monstrous creature shivers with an unsettling, dark aura.
Behavior: Possessing an eerie sentience, the Fiendish Black Bear is a creature of calculated malevolence. Unlike its natural counterpart, it moves with a deceptive grace, stalking its prey with an otherworldly cunning. Its behaviors are not driven solely by the need for survival but rather by a sadistic pleasure in instilling fear, as it revels in the terror it evokes with each ominous growl.
Habitat: The Fiendish Black Bear is drawn to the heart of enchanted forests cloaked in perpetual twilight, where the veil between the material plane and infernal realms is thin. It lurks in the darkest corners of these accursed woodlands, making its lair amidst ancient, gnarled trees that seem to wither in its sinister presence.
Modus Operandi: With an uncanny ability to meld with the shadows, the Fiendish Black Bear employs a predatory strategy that involves ambushing unsuspecting prey. It strikes from the darkness, its obsidian claws leaving a trail of malevolence as it rends through flesh and bone. Its roars echo with an otherworldly resonance, leaving those who hear them paralyzed with fear, making them easy prey for the lurking monster.
Motivation: The motivation behind the Fiendish Black Bear lies in a pact forged with infernal forces or a curse that binds it to the shadows. Some legends speak of it as a guardian of forbidden secrets hidden within the enchanted forests, while others believe it to be a vengeful spirit seeking retribution for the desecration of sacred grounds. Whatever the truth, its insatiable hunger for fear and chaos fuels its existence, and it roams the shadows, a dark guardian of the cursed woods.
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Fiendish Black Bear
Large fiend, chaotic evil
- Armor Class 15 (natural armor)
- Hit Points 84 (8d10 + 40)
- Speed 40 ft., climb 30 ft.
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 (+5) | 14 (+2) | 18 (+4) | 2 (-4) | 14 (+2) | 10 (+0) |
- Skills Stealth +4, Perception +4
- Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14
- Languages —
- Challenge 5 (1,800 XP)
Keen Smell. The fiendish black bear has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.
Shadow Blend. In dim light or darkness, the fiendish black bear can take the Hide action as a bonus action.
Actions
Multiattack. The fiendish black bear makes two attacks: one with its bite and one with its claws.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 15 (2d8 + 5) piercing damage.
Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d6 + 5) slashing damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 16 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.
Shadow Roar (Recharge 5-6). The fiendish black bear releases an otherworldly roar in a 30-foot cone. Creatures in that area must make a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened for 1 minute. A frightened creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.
Legendary Actions
The fiendish black bear can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. The fiendish black bear regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.
Bite Attack. The fiendish black bear makes a bite attack.
Claw Swipe. The fiendish black bear makes a claws attack.
Shadow Step (Costs 2 Actions). The fiendish black bear magically teleports up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space it can see.
Fiendish creatures dwell on the lower planes, the realms of evil, although they resemble beings found on the Material Plane. They are more fearsome in appearance than their earthly counterparts.
The black bear is a forest-dwelling omnivore that usually is not dangerous unless an interloper threatens its cubs or food supply.
Black bears can be pure black, blond, or cinnamon in color and are rarely more than 5 feet long.
| Fiendish Bear Black | |
| Size/Type | Medium magical beast (Extraplanar) |
| Hit Dice | 3d8+6 (19 hp) |
| Initiative | +1 |
| Speed | 40 ft. (8 squares) |
| Armor Class | 13 (+1 Dexterity, +2 natural), touch 11, flat-footed 12 |
| Base Attack/Grapple | +2/+6 |
| Attack | Claw +6 melee (1d4+4) |
| Full Attack | 2 claws +6 melee (1d4+4) and bite +1 melee (1d6+2) |
| Space/Reach | 5 ft./5 ft. |
| Special Attacks | – |
| Special Qualities | Low-Light Vision, Scent, Darkvision out to 60 feet ,Resistance to cold and fire 5, Spell Resistance 8 |
| Saves | Fort +5, Ref +4, Will +2 |
| Abilities | Strength 19, Dexterity 13, Constitution 15, Intelligence 2, Wisdom 12, Charisma 6 |
| Skills | Climb +4, Listen +4, Spot +4, Swim +8 |
| Feats | Endurance, Run |
| Environment | Temperate forests in an evil-aligned plane |
| Organization | Solitary or pair |
| Challenge Rating | 2 |
| Treasure | None |
| Alignment | Always evil (any). |
| Advancement | 4-5 HD (Medium) |
| Level Adjustment | – |
COMBAT
Black bears rip prey with their claws and teeth.
Smite Good (Su): Once per day the creature can make a normal melee attack to deal extra damage equal to its HD total (maximum of +20) against a good foe.
Skills: A black bear has a +4 racial bonus on Swim checks.