Climate/Terrain:	Any/Forest	Hit Dice:	18
Frequency:	Very Rare	THAC0:	4
Organization:	Solitary	No. of Attacks:	2
Activity Cycle:	Any	Damage/Attacks:	4d8+12/4d8+12
Diet:	Omnivore	Special Attacks:	Spell Use
Intelligence:	Supra-genius (19-20)	Special Defenses:	+3 or better weapon to hit
Treasure:	Nil	Magic Resistance:	85%
Alignment:	Neutral (Good)	Size:	L (14' tall)
No. Appearing:	1	Morale:	Fearless (19-20)
Armor Class:	-4	XP Value:	18,000
Movement:	12

Created by the Elemental Sovereign of the Earth to defend the lands of Arr-Kelaan against those who would do it harm, ForestMasters are powerful avatars. A ForestMaster resembles a huge dark golden bear dressed in bardic clothing. The teeth and claws of a ForestMaster shine with the dark-steel luster of adamantite. The eyes of a ForestMaster resemble faintly glowing gemstones of varying colors. Their massive paws, despite the sharp claws, are as dexterous as a human hand and ForestMasters are capable of playing musical instruments.

Combat: ForestMasters only fight to defend the lands against those who would do considerable harm. In combat, they prefer to use their magical abilities and cast spells as a 18th level mage and an 18th level priest (with no restrictions to school or sphere). If forced into physical combat, a ForestMaster will slash with its huge taloned forepaws. They do not bite, nor do they 'hug' as normal bears.
ForestMasters can also summon 12HD Earth Elementals, one every three rounds, to aid them if necessary. These Elementals are completely loyal to the ForestMaster and cannot be persuaded to attack their summoner. Likewise, ForestMasters can summon creatures as if simultaneously using all of the Monster Summoning spells, once every three rounds. ForestMasters can only summon creatures native to Arr-Kelaan and extra-planar beings will not respond to the summons.

Habitat/Society: ForestMasters are solitary creatures who travel the wild places of the world seeking to protect the Earth from those who would do it harm. They have been known to ally themselves with Elves and rangers, and will occasionally travel with an adventuring party if the goals of the party parallel the goals of the ForestMaster.

Ecology: ForestMasters are omnivores who prefer to feed upon fruits, vegetables and the occasional comb of honey (usually giant bees). They occasionally eat meat, but they dislike killing and hunt only rarely. Typically, a ForestMaster will only hunt in an area in which herd sizes are excessively large.

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