Haunting the Northern Waste and the Far North, the Snow-elves and Blue Elves had 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") stood well over 12' and could weigh up to 2,000 lbs. They were noticeably less rounded and pudgy than a normal bear and had a lean, feral look about them. Their oily, malodorous fur was dirty white and grey in color, and could often be smelled before the bear was seen or heard. Their mouths were wider than those of normal bears, and their powerful jaws could bite through chainmail with ease. Like the snow bear, their paws were furry underneath to allow excellent traction on ice and snow, with long, razor-sharp claws that could shred any leather or armor. The preferred form of attack for a fell bear was 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 were equipped with excellent senses and nightvision. They had a rudimentary intelligence and were quick to learn from mistakes (their own or opponent's).
Fell Bears of Forodwaith[]
The Ystävät Talven called the fell bears rumakarhut. They were few and far between (the Pendrath na-Udûn and Torogmar being particularly infamous lairs), and most had taken to the Underdeeps for survival, though one might occasionally emerge to wreak havoc upon the Herd- or Fire Tundras.
References[]
- Retrieved from [Realms of Arda]; original reference: [ICE MERP 2025]