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Fiendish Polar Bear

Fiendish Polar Bear
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Appearance: The Fiendish Polar Bear stands as a monstrous aberration amidst the frozen wilderness, its once pristine white fur now mottled with streaks of ominous black. Glowing crimson eyes burn with infernal fury, contrasting sharply against the icy backdrop, while jagged, obsidian claws gleam with malevolent intent. Sinister runes etched into its fur seem to pulse with dark energy, marking it as a creature corrupted by the depths of the Abyss.

Behavior: Driven by primal rage and twisted by infernal influence, the Fiendish Polar Bear is a relentless hunter, stalking the snow-covered landscape with a predatory cunning unmatched by its natural kin. It shows no mercy to those who dare to cross its path, unleashing its unholy wrath upon any unfortunate enough to stray into its territory.

Habitat: The Fiendish Polar Bear roams the desolate expanses of the frozen north, where the bitter winds howl through icy valleys and snow-covered peaks loom like silent sentinels. It lurks amidst the labyrinthine crevasses of glaciers and the shadowed depths of ancient caves, its presence a chilling reminder of the dark forces that lurk beyond the veil of reality.

Modus Operandi: With stealth and cunning, the Fiendish Polar Bear hunts its prey, utilizing the unforgiving landscape to its advantage. It strikes with lightning speed, its massive form hurtling through the snowdrifts like a demonic specter, before descending upon its quarry with savage ferocity. Those unfortunate enough to face it find themselves at the mercy of its razor-sharp claws and searing breath, as it revels in the thrill of the hunt.

Motivation: The Fiendish Polar Bear is driven by a primal instinct to dominate and destroy, its mind twisted by the corrupting influence of infernal energies. It cares not for the balance of nature or the sanctity of life, but only for the thrill of the hunt and the taste of fresh blood upon its lips. With every kill, it grows stronger, its insatiable hunger driving it ever onward in its quest for power and dominance.


  • Fiendish Polar Bear 5e
  • Fiendish Polar Bear Pathfinder
Fiendish Polar Bear
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Huge fiend, chaotic evil


Armor Class 16 (natural armor)

Hit Points 120 (16d12 + 16)

Speed 40 ft., swim 30 ft.


STRDEXCONINTWISCHA
20 (+5)14 (+2)14 (+2)6 (-2)12 (+1)8 (-1)

Skills Perception +5, Stealth +6

Damage Resistances cold

Condition Immunities frightened

Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 15

Languages understands Abyssal but can’t speak

Challenge 8 (3,900 XP)


Keen Smell. The fiendish polar bear has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.

Multiattack. The fiendish polar bear makes two attacks: one with its bite and one with its claws.

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 18 (2d10 + 5) piercing damage plus 7 (2d6) cold damage.

Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (2d6 + 5) slashing damage.

Infernal Aura. The fiendish polar bear’s presence exudes an aura of infernal energy in a 15-foot radius. Creatures of the bear’s choice that start their turn or enter the aura must make a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened until the end of their next turn.


Actions

Hellish Roar (Recharge 5-6). The fiendish polar bear unleashes a terrifying roar. Each creature within 30 feet of the bear that can hear it must succeed on a DC 15 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.

Summon Fiendish Ice. The fiendish polar bear summons an area of chilling ice in a 20-foot-radius sphere centered on a point within 60 feet of it. The ice lasts for 1 minute or until the fiendish polar bear dies. The area is difficult terrain, and any creature that enters it or ends its turn there must succeed on a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw or take 18 (4d8) cold damage and be restrained until the start of its next turn.


Reactions

Fiendish Resilience. When the fiendish polar bear takes damage from a spell, it can use its reaction to gain resistance against that damage type until the start of its next turn.


Description:

The Fiendish Polar Bear is a monstrous predator corrupted by infernal powers, its once majestic form twisted into a demonic harbinger of death. Towering over its natural kin, this fiendish creature exudes an aura of malevolence, its crimson eyes burning with unholy fury as it prowls the icy wastes in search of prey. With each step, it leaves behind a trail of freezing mist, a chilling reminder of the infernal energies that course through its veins. Legends speak of ancient rituals that summon these creatures from the depths of the Abyss, their presence heralding doom for all who dare to oppose them.

Fiendish Polar Bear
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CE Large Magical Beast (Evil, Extraplanar, Fiend)


  • Init +2; Senses darkvision 60 ft., low-light vision, scent; Perception +14

Defense

  • AC 20, touch 11, flat-footed 18 (+2 Dex, +9 natural, -1 size)
  • hp 95 (10d10+40)
  • Fort +11, Ref +9, Will +5
  • Defensive Abilities DR 5/good, Immune cold, fear

Offense

  • Speed 40 ft., swim 30 ft.
  • Melee bite +16 (2d6+9 plus 1d6 cold and grab), 2 claws +16 (1d8+9 plus 1d6 cold)
  • Space 10 ft.; Reach 10 ft.

Statistics

  • Str 28, Dex 15, Con 19, Int 6, Wis 12, Cha 10
  • Base Atk +10; CMB +19 (+23 grapple); CMD 31 (35 vs. trip)
  • Feats Improved Initiative, Iron Will, Power Attack, Skill Focus (Perception), Toughness
  • Skills Perception +14, Stealth +10, Swim +17; Racial Modifiers +4 Stealth
  • Languages Abyssal (understands, cannot speak)

Special Abilities

  • Aura of Dread (Su): Creatures within 30 feet of the fiendish polar bear must succeed on a DC 16 Will save or become shaken for 1d6 rounds. A creature that successfully saves cannot be affected by the same fiendish polar bear’s aura of dread for 24 hours. This is a mind-affecting fear effect.
  • Frostbite (Su): A fiendish polar bear’s attacks deal an additional 1d6 cold damage.
  • Summon Fiendish Ice (Sp): Once per day, a fiendish polar bear can summon a sheet of fiendish ice. This functions as the spell solid fog, except that it affects only a 20-foot-radius spread and lasts for 10 minutes.
  • Devilish Roar (Su): Once per day, a fiendish polar bear can unleash a terrifying roar. All creatures within a 60-foot spread must succeed on a DC 16 Will save or become panicked for 1d4 rounds. This is a sonic, mind-affecting fear effect. Whether or not the save is successful, an affected creature is immune to the same fiendish polar bear’s devilish roar for 24 hours.

Description:

The Fiendish Polar Bear is a fearsome predator, corrupted by infernal forces and native to the lower planes. Its massive form stalks the frozen wastelands with deadly precision, its icy fur streaked with infernal energy. Glowing crimson eyes pierce through the darkness, instilling fear in those who dare to cross its path. Legends tell of dark rituals that summon these creatures from the depths of the Abyss, binding them to the will of evil masters. With its chilling aura of dread and supernatural abilities, the fiendish polar bear is a formidable adversary that strikes fear into the hearts of all who face it.

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