Owlbear

OWLBEARS

An owlbear is depicted as a cross between a bear and an owl, which "hugs" like a bear and attacks with its beak. An Owlbear is a large monstrosity, the size and shape of a bear, whose body is covered with shaggy coat of thick feathers, usually in varying shades of brown, they have large round eyes that are reminiscent of a barn owl. Their mouth is a large serrated beak, and their paws have long sharp five-toed claws.

The Owlbear is described as being over 8 feet (243 cm) tall when it’s standing on its hind legs and weighs over 1,500 pounds (680.38 kg). The most common species of owlbears has a combination of brown fur and yellow feathers, with beaks in a much lighter colour, from yellow to ivory. They are also described as being foul-tempered and that they attack when encountered as they are always hungry. Females averaging about 25% heavier than males.

The Owlbear come from an egg. The eggs are said to be delicious. Although, Owlbear eggs are only worth up to 2,000 gold, while the young go for 5,000 gold.
Owlbears have been known to fight to the death, no matter the stakes.

In the Wild

Owlbears tend to be solitary, or hunt as a mated pair. Exceptional parents, the Owlbears are cooperative caregivers, sharing the responsibility of defending and protecting the young. Once the young are capable of hunting for themselves, they are “evicted” from their parental nest and forced to find their own. If prey is plentiful, they may be allowed to find a lair near their that of their parents, but usually the parents drive them well out of their territory.
An Owlbear will usually make its den in a small cave or perhaps a giant hollow tree. This is a disgusting place that has the scattered bones of previous kills, leftover meat from more recent kills and partially devoured remains. The reek of blood, both old and new, is perceptible anywhere near the proximity to the lair.
The foulness of the den seems to be an instinctual method for drawing scavengers and other predators near the den where they will then become prey. Those with experience and knowledge of the natural world may notice an imbalance in the natural order of things when an Owlbear lairs near. Specifically, there will be a marked lack of scavenger and lesser predatory animals, without a corresponding increase in animals that are the prey of these animals.
While they exist in many environments, the Owlbears preferred habitat is heavy forest.
While capable of seeing in the daylight, the Owlbear prefers to hunt at night, using its Darkvision, excellent eyesight and keen sense of smell to find appropriate prey. It will let out occasional hoots while hunting to agitate the prey animals. When its nose and eyes tell it prey is close, it will let out a screech intended to startle the prey and cause it to flee. The Owlbear will then give chase and using its superior speed will swiftly overtake the prey. Given the ferocity and savagery of the sharp claws and serrated beak, the prey will soon be a meal to be consumed, the remains taken back to the lair.

DESERT OWLBEAR

This extremely rare version of the Owlbear species has more caramel colouring and a reddish tail feathers. The beak is a reddish brown.
It is mainly sighted in The Bearskin Canyon on the Gallic Desert, on the Northern Isle.
These Owlbears typically weighing up to 1632 pounds (740 kg) and measuring on average 7.5 feet (229 cm) in length.

FLYING OWLBEARS (Kipine)

Large monstrosity, unaligned Armor Class = 15 (natural armour)
Hit Points = 76 (9d10 + 27)
Speed: 30 ft.; flying 60 ft.

STR = 18 (+4 DEX = 17 (+3 CON = 18 (+4 INT = 5 (-3 WIS - 13(+1 CHA = 5 (-3)
Condition Immunities: blinded, frightened
Skills Perception +3
Senses darkvision 60 ft., tremorsense 30 ft., passive Perception 13
Challenge 5 (1,800 XP)
Special traits
> Blood Frenzy = The dire owlbear has advantage on melee attack rolls against a creature that doesn’t have all its hit points.
> Keen Sight and Smell = The dire owlbear has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight or smell.
Actions
> Multiattack = The dire owlbear makes one attack with its beak and one attack with its claws. > Beak = Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (1d10 + 5) piercing damage. > Claws = Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (2d8 + 5) slashing damage.

DIRE OWLBEARS

Nocturnal predator, that looks similar to an usual owlbear with large felxible wings.
Large monstrosity, unaligned Armor Class = 17 (natural armour + plating)
Hit Points = 102 (12d8 + 48)
Speed: 35 ft., burrow 10 ft.

STR = 20 (+5 DEX = 17 (+3 CON = 16 (+3 INT = 4 (-3 WIS = 14 (+2 CHA = 8 (-1)
Condition Immunities: blinded, frightened
Skills Perception +4; Stealth +5
Senses: darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 15
Challenge 4 (1,100 XP)
Special traits
> Keen Sight and Smell = The flying owlbear has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight or smell.
Actions
> Multiattack = The kipine makes one attack with its beak or antlers, and one attack with its talons.|
> Beak = Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (1d10 + 4) piercing damage.
> Antlers = Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (1d10 + 4) bludgeoning damage. If target is medium or small creature, must suceed on a DC14 Strength Saving Throw or be knocked prone.
> Talons = Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (2d8 + 4) slashing damage.

Undead SKELTON OWLBEARS

Found mainly in the Underdark of Ru'Mal and Ru'Than.
Skeletons are the animated bones of the dead, mindless automatons that usually obey the orders of their evil masters.

A Owlbear skeleton is seldom garbed in anything more than the rotting remnants of furs and feathers. A skeleton attacks until destroyed.

Size/Type: Large Undead
Hit Dice: 5d12 (32 hp)
Initiative: +6
Speed: 30 ft. (6 squares)
Armor Class: 13 (–1 size, +2 Dex, +2 natural), touch 11, flat-footed 11
Base Attack/Grapple: +2/+11
Attack: Claw +6 melee (1d6+5)
Full Attack: 2 claws +6 melee (1d6+5) and bite +1 melee (1d8+2)
Space/Reach: 10 ft./5 ft.

Special Qualities:
Damage reduction 5/bludgeoning,
> darkvision 60 ft.,
> immunity to cold,
> Undead traits


Saves: Str = +1, Dex = +3, Con = +4[br] Abilities:
Str = 23 (+6), Dex = 17 (+3), Con = 12 (+1), Int = 10 , Wis = 10, Cha = 6 (-2)

Challenge Rating: 2

Basic Information

Biological Traits

Large monstrosity, unaligned
Armor Class = 13 (natural armour)
Hit Points = 59 (7d10 + 21)
Speed = 40 ft.

STR = 20 (+5
DEX = 12 (+1
CON = 17 (+3
INT = 3 (-4
WIS = 12 (+1
CHA = 7 (-2)

Skills = Perception +3 Senses: darkvision = 60 ft.; passive Perception = 13
Languages -
Challenge 3 (700 XP)
Keen Sight and Smell = The owlbear has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight or smell
Multiattack = The owlbear makes two attacks: one with its beak and one of its claws.
Beak = Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 10 (1d10 + 5) piercing damage.
Claws = Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (2d8 + 5) slashing damage.

Additional Information

Domestication

While quite intelligent, an Owlbear is a difficult animal to tame.
It takes much talent, time, a plentiful supply of food, superior patience and a good bit of luck. The process is usually singular, with their trainer as friend and master while others of the same species would be considered food.
The most dangerous form of training for an Owlbear trainer is to train these monstrosities as scent trackers. Utilizing the superior nose and eyesight, and natural perception, these Owlbears are often raised in “Hunting Flocks” that can be taught to chase a specific scent until they run the source down. Like a pack of hunting dogs or bloodhounds, but more dangerous and far heartier.

~ FIGURINES I OWN

Average Height

over 8 feet (243 cm) tall standing on its hind legs

Average Weight

over 1,500 pounds (680.38 kg)

Geographic Distribution

• Esau
• Shadowfell
• The Feywild Realm