On Lycanthropy: Part Two - Werebear

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The Werebear

Werebears are found along the north of Tamriel. Namely, Morrowind, Skyrim and High Rock. They used to be found primarily in Skyrim. They have migrated primarily to Solstheim and High Rock, but small populations can be find in Skyrim and even as far south as northern Cyrodiil These lycanthropes are not influenced by the moons and hunt primarily during the day. They're generally solitary creatures and this is reflected in their hunting strategy, as it is not based on teamwork; often you will only find werebears in groups when they need safety in numbers. This is especially important for lycanthropes when lycanthropy is hunted like it is in Tamriel. Canis root can deter werebears and it is recommended to use it if you believe there is one nearby. However, it is still important to be very careful, as canis root will not prevent a particularly determined werebear from attacking. They are also far from stealthy, but make up for this with their strength and size.

TL;DR: Werebears are like bears

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Beast Form

These beasts are very dangerous. Their teeth and claw attacks are more than enough to rip through steel armour. Their massive paws alone could act like a mace. As I said before, they rarely fight in groups and tend to be solitary hunters. They can move comfortably on many different kinds of terrain, including in water or in large, sturdy trees. A werebear in water is uncommon, however, as their habitat tends to have very cold waters. They are far from the fastest of werebeasts, but if one starts chasing after you, you'll have better luck praying to a mudcrab for help than running away to safety

TL;DR: Werebears are big and scary

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Normal Form

You can tell someone is a werebear by their unusually hairy body. Although hair can potentially be found on their entire body, it is particularly abundant on the places that one would normally develop hair during puberty. Their bones are much stronger than usual and can withstand much heavier blows than any normal person could. Their teeth and nails tend to be much stronger as well, and can be a serious threat. They don't tend to be particularly aggressive but can be extremely defensive. When approaching a werebear in their normal form, do not underestimate them. Even though they are far from as strong as they would be when transformed, they are still likely much stronger than you. For example, a bosmer werebear would be about equal to an orc in a fist fight.

TL;DR Even in their normal form, they're big and scary >---