alexthethunderer
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This is an adaptation of the Warcraft Lore's Furbolg into a 4e D&D playable race. My DM already accepted this write-up, so I hope you guys like it. I pulled alot from WoWiki (or whatever) so my apologies for my work not being cited. You can't blame me for wanting to be a bear.
FURBOLG
An ancient race of bear-men who recently emerged from their homes in the Northern Forests.
RACIAL TRAITS
Average Height: 7' - 10’
Average Weight: 300-450 lb.
Ability Scores: +2 Strength, +1 Constitution, +1 Wisdom
Size: Medium (Oversized)
Speed: 6 squares
Vision: Low-Light
Languages: Common, Elven, Ursine
Skill Bonuses: +2 Endurance, +2 Nature
Furbolg Weapon Proficiency: You gain proficiency with the maul.
One with Ursa: +5 Diplomacy when speaking with Bears and Bear Hybrids.
Ancient Juju: You have resist poison 5 + ½ your level
Natural Encumbrance: -2 to all Dexterity-based Skill checks
Natural Claw Attack: Your claw (both main- and off-hand) allows you an unarmed attack with +2 proficiency and dealing 1d6 + Strength modifier damage.
Furbolgs are a hulking, ancient race of bear-men who live in the far North. Corruption has spread through the Furbolgs as creatures of the Underdark attempt to enslave them. Elves and peaceful creatures of the Feywild, concerned by the once peaceful race's condition, have attempted to help the Furbolgs settle their increasing tensions. But the mighty bear-men retreat ever further into their territories and fall deeper into the rage that is overtaking their race.
The Furbolgs traditionally share the forests with the elves. These simple and peaceful creatures lived in harmony with the forests for generations. They are great friends and allies of the elves, providing them with information about the comings and goings of the forests, and warning them of potential danger.
Play a Furbolg if you want…
✦ to be one with bears, the most fearsome forest animal.
✦ to be in-tune with nature.
✦ to have immense strength.
✦ to be a member of a race who favors the warden, shaman, and druid classes.
Physical Qualities
Furbolgs resemble bears with a few humanoid characteristics — bipedal gait, dexterous hands, and the ability to speak. In public, they dress in loose loincloths or togas when they wear anything at all. Fur color normally ranges from light brown to black, and white Furbolgs that come from the extreme North are called polar Furbolgs. Fur color also denotes status in the tribe: shaman have gray fur while black fur marks the most powerful Furbolg fighters. Furbolgs are big and strong, averaging 7 to 10 feet in height and 3 feet in width. Many Furbolgs continue to grow even after they reach maturity, adding layers of muscle. Furbolgs weigh 300 to 400 pounds on average, though some reach 500 pounds.
Playing a Furbolg
Furbolgs are tied to nature. Some accounts have them worshipping primitive godlike figures (they venerate the bear twins, Ursoc and Ursol), but primarily they revere nature and the spirits of the world. The bear twins are the primary patrons of those who believe in a balance between nature and all living creatures. The Furbolg are the most fervent followers of the bear twins in the present day, following in their magical tradition and carving their fortress, Timbermaw Hold, in the form of a gigantic, growling bear head. The Hols is the shrine to the Ancients Ursoc and Ursol. Furbolgs try to mimic the ales made by Ursoc.
Furbolg leaders are shaman or druids — which furbolgs usually also call shaman, making little distinction between the two practices. Furbolg clerics are unheard of; only those who break far from Furbolg society would follow the path of a deity or philosophy. The leaders are the only Furbolgs that wield staves. Most Furbolgs enjoy the physical might shown in using large, heavy weapons. This is proven by the Furbolgs’ love for the maul and their ability to use it.
Furbolg Characteristics: Strong, timid, brave, vengeful, stubborn, learned in
nature
Male Names: Darkmaw, Swifttrack, Treebreak.
Female Names: Gripjaw, Ragerun, Softstep.
FURBOLG
An ancient race of bear-men who recently emerged from their homes in the Northern Forests.
RACIAL TRAITS
Average Height: 7' - 10’
Average Weight: 300-450 lb.
Ability Scores: +2 Strength, +1 Constitution, +1 Wisdom
Size: Medium (Oversized)
Speed: 6 squares
Vision: Low-Light
Languages: Common, Elven, Ursine
Skill Bonuses: +2 Endurance, +2 Nature
Furbolg Weapon Proficiency: You gain proficiency with the maul.
One with Ursa: +5 Diplomacy when speaking with Bears and Bear Hybrids.
Ancient Juju: You have resist poison 5 + ½ your level
Natural Encumbrance: -2 to all Dexterity-based Skill checks
Natural Claw Attack: Your claw (both main- and off-hand) allows you an unarmed attack with +2 proficiency and dealing 1d6 + Strength modifier damage.
Furbolgs are a hulking, ancient race of bear-men who live in the far North. Corruption has spread through the Furbolgs as creatures of the Underdark attempt to enslave them. Elves and peaceful creatures of the Feywild, concerned by the once peaceful race's condition, have attempted to help the Furbolgs settle their increasing tensions. But the mighty bear-men retreat ever further into their territories and fall deeper into the rage that is overtaking their race.
The Furbolgs traditionally share the forests with the elves. These simple and peaceful creatures lived in harmony with the forests for generations. They are great friends and allies of the elves, providing them with information about the comings and goings of the forests, and warning them of potential danger.
Play a Furbolg if you want…
✦ to be one with bears, the most fearsome forest animal.
✦ to be in-tune with nature.
✦ to have immense strength.
✦ to be a member of a race who favors the warden, shaman, and druid classes.
Physical Qualities
Furbolgs resemble bears with a few humanoid characteristics — bipedal gait, dexterous hands, and the ability to speak. In public, they dress in loose loincloths or togas when they wear anything at all. Fur color normally ranges from light brown to black, and white Furbolgs that come from the extreme North are called polar Furbolgs. Fur color also denotes status in the tribe: shaman have gray fur while black fur marks the most powerful Furbolg fighters. Furbolgs are big and strong, averaging 7 to 10 feet in height and 3 feet in width. Many Furbolgs continue to grow even after they reach maturity, adding layers of muscle. Furbolgs weigh 300 to 400 pounds on average, though some reach 500 pounds.
Playing a Furbolg
Furbolgs are tied to nature. Some accounts have them worshipping primitive godlike figures (they venerate the bear twins, Ursoc and Ursol), but primarily they revere nature and the spirits of the world. The bear twins are the primary patrons of those who believe in a balance between nature and all living creatures. The Furbolg are the most fervent followers of the bear twins in the present day, following in their magical tradition and carving their fortress, Timbermaw Hold, in the form of a gigantic, growling bear head. The Hols is the shrine to the Ancients Ursoc and Ursol. Furbolgs try to mimic the ales made by Ursoc.
Furbolg leaders are shaman or druids — which furbolgs usually also call shaman, making little distinction between the two practices. Furbolg clerics are unheard of; only those who break far from Furbolg society would follow the path of a deity or philosophy. The leaders are the only Furbolgs that wield staves. Most Furbolgs enjoy the physical might shown in using large, heavy weapons. This is proven by the Furbolgs’ love for the maul and their ability to use it.
Furbolg Characteristics: Strong, timid, brave, vengeful, stubborn, learned in
nature
Male Names: Darkmaw, Swifttrack, Treebreak.
Female Names: Gripjaw, Ragerun, Softstep.
