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  Dire Cougar
  Dire Cougar
  The Dire Cougar is a predator from the heart of the Jungles 
  of the Fey Wild. They are highly sought after both because of 
  their ability to make fine guard animals and because of their 
  silky pelt which is said to be able to absorb magical energies 
  due to living in a environment rich with fey magic. These 
  massive beasts often stand 3 to 4 feet tall and are close to 10 
  feet in length.
  Terrain
  Being so large,the dire cougar often lairs in caves hidden 
  within the depths of the jungle or among the exotic vegetation 
  of the Fey Wild. 
  CulTure
  The Dire Cougar is often a solitary hunter, choosing to either 
  hunt by itself or with it’s lifelong mate. However, don’t let their 
  method of hunting fool you. Dire Cougars often dwell in a pack 
  headed by an alpha male and will abide by the direction of the 
  Alpha Male.
  lore
  There are many stories of the Dire Cougar crossing over to 
  the Prime Material Plane. Scholars believe that this most 
  often happens when a dire cougar steps within a circle of 
  mushrooms or flowers in the Fey Wild. These fey “rings” 
  are believed to be a portal between the two dimensions that 
  is activated on special lunar occasions such as full moons, 
  eclipses, etc.
  HisTory
  Very little is known about the history of the Dire Cougar. Most 
  Scholars believe that they derive from a normal cougar who 
  crossed over to the Fey Wild and was altered by the strange 
  magic there. However, a few foolish people believe that the 
  Dire Cougar was altered on purpose by the Other Races of The 
  Fey to serve as a weapon to attack the mortal realm and that 
  the few occurrences of spotting a Dire Cougar on the Prime 
  Material Plane is an indication of scouting being done by the 
  Fey in preparation for an all-out war.
   
  Either way, what is known for sure is that the elite castes 
  of the Prime Material Plane view owning one of these beasts 
  a symbol of great status and scholars often try to acquire 
  the beasts for further study as well. So, great rewards may 
  await those foolish enough to try to tame these savage beasts 
  possibility of drowning occurs.
  Dire Cougar
  Huge beast, true neutral
  Armor Class 17
  Hit Points 37 (3d20)
  Speed 45 feet
   STR 
  DEX 
  CON 
  INT 
  WIS 
  CHA
   14 (+2) 
  18 (+4) 
  16 (+3) 
  10 (+0) 
  12 (-1) 
  8 (-1)
  Saving Throws Dex +2, Wis +2
  Skills Acrobatics +8, Athletics +6, Intimidation +3, Perception +5
  Damage Resistances bludgeoning
  Damage Immunities cold, necrotic, piercing
  Condition Immunities frightened
  Senses darkvision 75 feet; passive Perception 15
  Languages Druidic
  Challenge 3 (700 XP)
  Keen Hearing and Smell. The Dire Cougar has Advantage on 
  Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing and smell.
  Pounce. If the Dire Cougar moves at least 20 feet straight 
  toward a creature and then hits it with a claw attack on the 
  same turn, that target must succeed on a DC 16 Strength 
  saving throw or be knocked prone and suffers 2d4 points 
  of bludgeoning damage. If the target is prone, the lion can 
  make one bite attack against it as a bonus action.
  Roar. The dire cougar can roar as a bonus action. Any creature 
  within 30 feet must make a Constitution save (DC 13) or be 
  deafened for 1d4 rounds and frightened for 1 round.
  Actions
  Multiattack. The dire cougar makes three attacks: one with 
  its bite and two with its claws.
  Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. 
  Hit: 7 (1d10 + 2) piercing damage.
  Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target., 
  Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4) slashing damage.
  
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