Polar bear

Polar Bear

Large beast, unaligned

2
Challenge Rating
450 XP

In frigid and icy realms, the Polar Bear roams as a mighty and resilient creature. With its massive size, thick fur, and natural adaptations, the Polar Bear embodies strength, endurance, and the ferocity of the Arctic wilderness.

The Polar Bear is a formidable predator, towering above most creatures with its imposing presence. Its thick coat of white fur acts as camouflage against the snow-covered landscapes, enabling it to blend seamlessly into its wintry surroundings. This fur also provides insulation against the freezing temperatures, allowing the Polar Bear to thrive in the harshest of environments.

Known for its incredible physical strength, the Polar Bear is a powerful and agile hunter. Its muscular build and sharp claws allow it to deliver devastating blows, while its powerful jaws can crush bones and tear through flesh. The Polar Bear is an exceptional swimmer, traversing icy waters with ease in pursuit of its prey, which often includes seals, fish, and other marine creatures.

Polar Bears are highly adapted to survive in their icy habitats. They possess a thick layer of blubber beneath their fur, providing insulation and energy reserves to endure the harsh Arctic conditions. Their keen sense of smell allows them to detect prey from great distances, even beneath layers of ice. They are also skilled at navigating treacherous terrains, such as glaciers and frozen tundra.

These magnificent creatures are often encountered in the icy realms of the polar regions, where they rule as apex predators. They are solitary beings, venturing across vast territories in search of food and mates. Legends speak of rare cases where powerful druids or other nature-oriented beings form bonds with Polar Bears, forging connections that transcend the boundaries of species.

Encountering a Polar Bear is to face a creature of majestic strength and formidable power. Its presence exudes an aura of primal might, as it traverses the frozen landscapes with confidence and purpose. Engaging a Polar Bear requires both physical prowess and strategic thinking, as its size, strength, and natural adaptations make it a formidable opponent.

Polar Bears bring a touch of arctic majesty and untamed wilderness to the tapestry of the natural world. They serve as reminders of the diverse and awe-inspiring creatures that inhabit the icy realms, showcasing the adaptability and resilience of life in extreme environments. Whether encountered as fierce adversaries or as guardians of hidden icy territories, Polar Bears add a thrilling and formidable presence to the realms of adventure and exploration.

Special Abilities

Keen Smell

The bear has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.

Actions

  • Multiattack: The bear makes two attacks: one with its bite and one with its claws.
  • Bite: Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (1d8 + 5) piercing damage.
  • Claws: Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d6 + 5) slashing damage.

Lore

The Stream

Armor Class: 12 (natural armor)
Hit Points: 42 (5d10+15)
Speed: 40 ft. (walk), 30 ft. (swim)
str
+5
20
dex
+0
10
con
+3
16
int
-4
2
wis
+1
13
cha
-2
7
Proficiency Bonus: +2

Proficiencies

  • Skill: Perception +3

Senses

  • Passive Perception: 13
Environment: Arctic, Underdark

Credits: SRD 5.1