Vampiric-Cursed Druids Trapped in Bear Form

Habitat: Forest, Mountain; Treasure: None

A rare and tragic fate befalls a druid afflicted by vampirism while shape-shifted into a bear. The transformation becomes permanent, resulting in the creation of a dhampbear. These creatures often lose all traces of their former humanity. Their new form is marked by elongated fangs, pointed ears, and glowing eyes.

Dhampbears are most dangerous when wounded or cornered, entering a feral rage that makes them even deadlier. This shift is accompanied by noticeable changes in their appearance or behavior. Roll once on or choose a result from the Bloodied Behavior table to inspire the moment the dhampbear becomes Bloodied.

Bloodied Behavior

1d8	When Bloodied, the Dhampbear …
1	Bleeds black ichor from its wounds.
2	Emits a deathly stench.
3	Enrages and its pupils glow red.
4	Exhales a frosty, visible breath.
5	Foams at the mouth.
6	Moves in an erratic, jittery motion.
7	Snaps and bites wildly at its enemies.
8	Stands tall on its hind legs and roars.

Dhampbear

After awakening from hibernation, which can last years or even decades, dhampbears rampage through forests and settlements, leaving trails of destruction. Their insatiable hunger drives them to slaughter entire villages before retreating to bury themselves in the earth for another long hibernation.

Dhampbear

Large Monstrosity, Chaotic Evil

Armor Class 14

Hit Points 114 (12d10 + 48)

Speed 40 ft., Swim 30 ft.

Initiative +1 (11)

		MOD	SAVE
STR	20	+5	+8
INT	6	-2	-2

		MOD	SAVE
DEX	12	+1	+1
WIS	15	+2	+2

		MOD	SAVE
CON	18	+4	+7
CHA	7	-2	-2

Skills Perception +8, Survival +5

Resistances Necrotic

Senses Darkvision 120 ft., Passive Perception 18

Languages None

CR 6 (XP 2,300; PB +3)

Traits

Blood Rage. While Bloodied, the dhampbear has Advantage on attack rolls and when it hits with an attack, it deals an additional 3 (1d6) Necrotic damage.

Focused Senses. The dhampbear can see a creature it has dealt damage to in the past 24 hours, even through Total Cover or while it has the Invisible condition.

Spider Climb. The dhampbear can climb difficult surfaces, including along ceilings, without needing to make an ability check.

Actions

Multiattack. The dhampbear makes one Bite attack and two Claw attacks.

Bite. Melee Attack Roll: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft. Hit: 9 (1d8 + 5) Piercing damage plus 7 (2d6) Necrotic damage, and the dhampbear regains hit points equal to the Necrotic damage dealt.

Claw. Melee Attack Roll: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft. Hit: 12 (2d6 + 5) Slashing damage.