The Atlas bear was a subspecies of the brown bear. Up until the 19th century, these bears roamed the
Northern parts of Africa.   In the past, you would have been able to catch a glimpse of a bear in Africa,
wandering the Atlas mountains from Morocco to Libya.
The bear makes its lair in the earth, either in a cave or in a den it digs with its mighty claws. It lives mainly
by foraging but can hunt and kill anything up to the size of a red deer.
Men hunt the bear by setting deadfalls or chasing it with hounds.   Few dare to engage it at close range
with spears, for it is extremely powerful, and ferocious when wounded.
The brown bear can run quickly, gaining a +3 bonus to rolls involving running. It can stand on its hind legs
so as to attack a man on horseback. It can climb trees and is a strong swimmer.


Appearance:
The bear is a large, shaggy beast that weighs up to fifty stone (700 pounds) and stands over seven feet tall on its hind
legs. Its coat may be light brown or yellowish in colour to black; most often, it is medium brown. The bear has large claws and makes a bellowing roar.