Those who bond with bears awaken the ancient strength of the earth itself. The connection grants immense physical resilience, an unshakable presence, and the ability to shape stone with both finesse and overwhelming force. As the bond deepens, the bear companion grows wiser and more grounded, embodying the patience and power of the mountains.

Stone magic emphasizes endurance, protection, and raw seismic might, making Bear-bonded casters the bulwarks of any battle.

Abilities Granted by the Bear Bond

  • Stoneskin - Harden your body like granite, increasing physical resistance.
  • Boulder Throw - Hurl a massive slab of stone at enemies.
  • Raise Pillar - Create a stone pillar to block paths or provide cover.
  • Earthquake - Shake the ground violently, creating difficult terrain.
  • Avalanche - Unleash a cascading wall of collapsing stone and rubble.
  • Stone Spirit Bind - Empower your bear companion with the spirit of the mountain, greatly increasing its damage.
  • Stone Stance - Root yourself in place, becoming immovable and resistant to knockback.
  • Meteorshower - Call down small stone meteors to strike a targeted area.

  • Bedrock Recovery - Regenerate health while standing on natural stone or earth.

  • Stone Guard - Raise a thick stone barrier from the earth to block incoming attacks.
  • Earthen Bulwark - Surround yourself with a dome of densely packed stone for near-total protection.
  • Ironfur - Coat your bear companion or allies in protective mineral layers.
  • Shardstorm - Erupt sharp stone fragments from the ground to slice across a chosen zone.
  • Tremorsense - Detect movement and vibrations through the earth, revealing hidden foes.
  • Stonecall - Summon loose stones and minerals to orbit around you in a defensive aura.
  • Terraforge - Shape natural stone into tools, weapons, barriers, or temporary structures.
  • Heart of the Mountain - Become nearly invulnerable for a short time at the cost of mobility.

The Bear Bond is the magic of endurance, patience, and unstoppable force—a living testament to the mountain’s strength.

Ability Details

All below abilities have:

  • Type: Bear Bond
  • Use Requirements: Bonded Bear
  • Name: Stoneskin
  • Cost: 0
  • Target Range: Self
  • Target Type: Ally
  • Roll Details: +0 Bear Focus Skill
    • You gain +1 Unbreakable Armor this round.
  • Effect (Success Only): Defended
  • Learn Requirements: No Trait REQ
  • Name: Boulder Throw
  • Cost: 2
  • Target Range: CSM
  • Target Type: Enemy
  • Roll Details: +0 Bear Focus Skill
  • Effect (Success Only): +1 Focus Damage
    • You may move your target 1 step directly away from you at the end of the round.
  • Learn Requirements: Authority 2, Power 3
  • Name: Raise Pillar
  • Cost: 2
  • Target Range: CSM
  • Target Type: Space
  • Roll Details: +0 Bear Focus Skill
  • Effect (Success Only): Defended
    • Target Space (CxC) becomes difficult terrain that provides full cover to anyone behind it.
  • Learn Requirements: Authority 2, Engineering 2
  • Name: Earthquake
  • Cost: 4
  • Target Range: CSM
  • Target Type: Space
  • Roll Details: +0 Bear Focus Skill
    • Target an area CxS. This ability targets anyone within this area, friend or foe.
  • Effect (Success Only): +1 Focus Damage
    • Target area becomes difficult and dangerous terrain, with a CL of 3 to pass, dealing 1 damage if the check is failed.
  • Learn Requirements: Authority 4, Engineering 3, Power 4
  • Name: Avalanche
  • Use Requirements: Nearby mountain, hill, overhang, or anywhere an avalanche could occur.
  • Cost: 3
  • Target Range: SML
  • Target Type: Space
  • Roll Details: +0 Bear Focus Skill
    • Target a SxS area for where the avalanche occurs. This ability targets anyone within this area, friend or foe.
  • Effect (Success Only): +0 Focus Damage
    • Anyone within the targeted area must pass a CL 3 roll or fall prone.
  • Learn Requirements: Authority 4, Power 4
  • Name: Stone Spirit Bind
  • Cost: 5
  • Target Range: CSML
  • Target Type: Ally
  • Roll Details: +0 Bear Focus Skill
  • Effect (Success Only): Defended
    • Increase your bonded Bear’s base damage by 1 0 for the rest of combat.
  • Learn Requirements: Authority 3, Fitness 3
  • Name: Stone Stance
  • Cost: 2
  • Target Range: Self
  • Target Type: Ally
  • Roll Details: +0 Bear Focus Skill
  • Effect (Success Only): Defended
    • You cannot fall prone unless you choose to until the end of combat.
    • Gain Resist Stun 1 until the end of combat.
  • Learn Requirements: Power 2, Resistance 2
  • Name: Meteorshower
  • Cost: 5
  • Target Range: SML
  • Target Type: Space
  • Roll Details: -1 Bear Focus Skill
    • Target an area CxC. This ability targets anyone within this area, friend or foe.
  • Effect (Success Only): +2 Focus Damage
  • Learn Requirements: Authority 4, Intuition 3, Power 4
  • Name: Bedrock Recovery
  • Use Requirements: Must be standing on natural stone or earth.
  • Cost: 3
  • Target Range: Self
  • Target Type: Ally
  • Roll Details: +0 Bear Focus Skill
  • Effect (Success Only): Defended
    • Heal 1HP on self.
  • Learn Requirements: Resistance 2, Survival 4
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