Fell bears

Haunting the Northern Waste and the Far North, the Snow-elves and Luindrim have all but hunted this cunning brute to near extinction.

Detailed Description
Made in mockery of the huge cave and snow bears, the fell bear (La. "rumakarhut") stands well over 12' and can weigh up to 2,000 lbs. They are noticeably less rounded and pudgy than a normal bear and have a lean, feral look about them. Their oily, malodorous fur is dirty white and grey in color, and can often be smelled before the bear is seen or heard. Their mouths are wider than those of normal bears, and their powerful jaws can bite through chainmail with ease. Like the snow bear, their paws are furry underneath to allow excellent traction on ice and snow, with long, razor-sharp claws that can shred any leather or armor. The preferred form of attack for a fell bear is to crush an opponent against his chest with its powerful forelimbs while biting the victim's head or neck. The glaring, reddish eyes of a fell bear are equipped with excellent senses and nightvision. They have a rudimentary intelligence and are quick to learn from mistakes (their own or opponent's).

Fell Bears of Forodwaith
The Ystävät Talven call the fell bears rumakarhut. They are now are now few and far between (the Pendrath na-Udûn and Torogmar being particularly infamous lairs), and most have taken to the Underdeeps for survival, though one may occasionally emerge to wreak havoc upon the Herd or Fire Tundras.