Bears

Bears are big animals with brown fur, who don't like intruders into their areas. Easily over two meters tell, their paws can cause serious injury to even the strongest. It is best to only engage a angry Bear with good weapons and armor. Their cousins, the Polar Bears, have white fur, and are even stronger. But other than that, they are the same as normal Bears. Any adventurer not yet experienced in combat should avoid both kind of Bears in their travels.

Normal Bears first appeared in Ultima I.

Normal Bears can be found in the forests. Polar Bears can be found in the cold ice lands of the northern Serpent Isle.

Lore
''The Hill Bear towers over the tallest human and is armed with saber-like claws capable of rending even the stoutest plate armour in a single blow. The species was first sighted on the slopes of Mt. Drash, but hath since spread throughout the land. These creatures are extremely ill-tempered and will attack without provocation.''

- from "The First Age of Darkness", Ultima I

''This ursine creature stands well over a man when fully upright. Able to easily rend flesh with their teeth and claws, bears are quite fearsome opponents, especially when their lairs are threatened.''

''Like its brother from warmer climes, this bear is a terrifying predator. The most notable difference between these and ordinary bears is the color of their fur, white as white can be. Polar bears usually inhabit the cooler regions of the land and hibernate longer than do other bears.''

- from "Beyond the Serpent Pillars", Ultima VII/2