Bugbears¶
Bugbears are the bu'gath in the Khelt language, or "the bearers of the great fear." Modern bugbears come from early goblins who first stepped into the wode centuries ago. Fey magic twisted their bodies, making them grow imposingly tall and hairy while removing all sound from their footsteps.
Many bugbears become legendary hunters and mercenaries. Many more become reclusive and hide their whole lives in the shadows. A rare few dive into their magic potential and become living nightmares who haunt the wode.
Thrown Into the Fray¶
Bugbears seldom seek the settlements of others for trade or allyship, and are known to tenaciously defend their own homes or their neighbors' homes. This has given them a reputation of being covert, insurgent warriors, when in reality, bugbears simply fight to maintain their quiet solitude.
When bugbears are compelled to take action, they take to the high ground and use their powerful arms to throw anything they can down at the problem. This includes daggers, heavy iron balls, each other, and sometimes throwing the enemy at the enemy.
Goblin Bond¶
Bugbears value their shared origin with goblins and hobgoblins despite the three lines branching apart so dramatically. They think of themselves as goblinoids first and humanoids second, with that relationship providing a sense of common ground when cloistered bugbears come out of isolation.
Bu'gathic Magic¶
Most bugbears have some control over their inherent magic, enabling them to perform a trick or two. Dedicated bugbear channelers have learned to evoke powerful shadow and rot magic. These mages can reshape the appearance of the world around them and temporarily alter their foes as defensive tactics, providing ample warning to enemies that they are capable of far worse if those enemies push onward. Bu'gathic magic also enables bugbears to hide their settlements behind shadowy veils within canyons and impenetrable swamplands.
Bugbear Languages¶
Most bugbears speak Caelian, Khelt, and Szetch.
Bugbear Channeler
- Shadow DragMain ActionSignature
- Blistering ElementMain Action
- Twist ShapeMain Action5 Malice
- ThrowManeuver
- CatcherFree triggered action
- Shadow VeilTriggered action
Bugbear Commander
- Inspiring SwordplayMain actionSignature
- You Next!Main Action
- Fall Back!Main Action5 Malice
- ThrowManeuver
- CatcherFree triggered action
- The Commander's WatchingTrait
Bugbear Knightmare
- Corrosive BladeMain actionSignature
- Bu'gathic InspirationTrait
- Magic TerrorTrait
Bugbear Mob
- Mug and TearMain actionSignature
- SwarmTrait
Bugbear Roughneck
- HaymakerMain actionSignature
- Leaping FuryMain action
- Drag Through HellManeuver3 Malice
- ThrowManeuver
- CatcherFree triggered action
- Flying SawbladeTriggered action
Bugbear Snare
- Cut 'Em Low!Main actionSignature
Bugbear Sneak
- Sucker PunchMain actionSignature
- Shadow CloakMain action3 Malice
- Carving DaggerMain action
- ThrowManeuver
- CatcherFree triggered action
- Clever TrickTriggered action1 Malice