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Sunrise Bear

The Sunrise Bear, a majestic and fearsome creature, is a day hunter whose presence commands attention as the sun ascends the sky. With fur as dark as the night, the Sunrise Bear becomes a striking contrast to the daylight, making it an imposing figure as it prowls the landscape. What truly sets this creature apart is the fiery mane of red and orange hair strands that blaze like the sun itself. The Sunrise Bear harnesses the power of daylight and channels it into formidable fire abilities. Flames dance along its fur, creating an awe-inspiring spectacle that both mesmerizes and intimidates those who witness its radiant power. As the guardian of the day, the Sunrise Bear is a force to be reckoned with, embodying the fiery energy of the sun and using it to assert dominance in the realms of daylight. Adventurers beware, for encountering the Sunrise Bear means facing the blaze of a creature whose strength is as intense as the midday sun.

Sunrise Bear​

Large beast, unaligned

Armor Class 16 (natural armor)

Hit Points 42 (5d10+15)

Speed 40 ft.

STRDEXCONINTWISCHA
20 (+5)10 (+0)16 (+3)2 (-4)17 (+3)7 (-2)

Skills Perception +6

Senses passive Perception 16

Languages -

Challenge 5 (1,800 XP)

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.

Sunrise Spellcasting (recharge 6)._ The bear can cast the spell Fireball as a 3rd-level spell. Its spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 13, +5 to hit with spell attacks). The bear can maintain concentration on the spell as if it were a druid.

Sunrise Fury (1/day)._ Red sunshine burns on the bear's fur as it enters a state of magical rage. For 1 minute, the bear gains the following benefits:

  • Any creature that starts its turn within 5 feet of the bear takes damage 3d6 fire damage.
  • The bear's walking speed increases by 10 feet.
  • Flames envelop the bear's body, providing an Armor Class bonus of +2.
Image by DALL·E

Art by DALL·E