Hyena-bear

The hyena-bear is a heavy predator and scavenger of the dry southwestern margins. Bear-like shoulders and strong paws dig shelters; a sloping back, short mane and powerful jaws recall a hyena. Its unusual build is associated with old surges of the Source.

It searches by scent, buries food and returns to the cache. Avoid camping near freshly disturbed ground. Undead residents guard distant roads carefully: the animal understands nothing of their rights or intentions. A dangerous encounter is no excuse to treat thinking neighbors as prey.