The Bearans, one of the strongest and most feared races on Aragon.
What are their main Strengths & Weaknesses?
Do they rely only on the brute force? Maybe they combine brute force with their strong nature connection? How about their weaknesses? Their impulsiveness maybe? Taking every battle "head on"?
Let's see what you think about the Strengths & Weaknesses of the Bearan race.
I can't
hide I'm excited with this race.
Same as Orcs I wouldn't like to see Bearan as brainless brute beings. "Bearan smash". I would also like to see a "healthy rivalry/sportsmanship" against Orcs, for me they are similar in some aspects, I think some good stories can come out from that.
STRENGTHS
▶Natural
predators: They were
born to kill, Orcs are survivors, Bearan are natural predators. They are the
strongest playable race, only most strongest Orcs can compare in strength with
a Bearan. They have fangs, claws, speed, power, big size, strength, better
sense of smell, better ear, natural armor against sun, cold, water and ice, natural
camouflage, excellent sense of orientation, a connection with nature.
▶Frenzy: Frenzy state empowers all their physical
skills. Something like Viking Berserks, and similar to Orc Berserk.
▶Short
Hibernation: I already suggested that only
younger Bearan have to hibernate until they reach their adulthood rite to reach
the "Short Hibernation" mode (that's a bad name), adult Bearan
getting the benefits of Hibernation just by sleeping is an strength. This
hibernation is a form of meditation that empowers their mental skills.
▶Naval force: If Bearan are going to take
some aspects from Viking culture, I would like them to be experts at sailing
with big and medium size ships, meaning they are faster on the oceans, and they
can sail rivers.
▶Fishing: They love fish. Actually, I would
like to see fishing big fishes like a sport or a rite for something, not like
the Salmon Day. Something more dangerous, fishing something that equals,
doubles or triples their size on the Ocean, something where they have to use
their natural weapons to fish.
▶Quick Learners: They often are very underestimated
by other races, except by Orcs who sees them as exceptional enemies to prove
their strength. Other races look them like talking animals. Bearan are natural
predators, what means that they are natural hunters, what means that they can
study their prey to exploit their weaknesses and learn how to kill it. They
often use this to beat the enemies who underestimate their intelligence.
▶Social Intelligence: They have ritualistic mechanisms to meet strangers and
decide if they are friendly or not. Bearan routinely
distinguish between threatening and non-threatening human (and other races) behaviour.
▶Trustworthy: Once you have won their trust, if you are their friend, they won’t let you down, sometimes even if they don’t feel comfortable with what they are doing, of course they have limits. That’s why Orcs respect Bearan, they are honorable creatures for them.
WEAKNESSES
▶Traditionalism: Just like Orcs their
traditionalism can be a limitant factor to develop their society.
▶Size: Sometimes being that big can be a
disadvantage
▶Frenzy: Once they are in frenzy state,
making them to get to a normal state is a difficult task for others and for
theirselves. It requires a lot of training to control that state. We can see it
like Avatar state from Avatar The Last Airbender. Just the more experienced
Bearan can control theirselves while they are in Frenzy state.
▶Long - Hibernation: As I said, all Bearan that haven't passed the Bearan
adulthood rite must to long hibernate, what it can be a great disadvantage in
times of war.
▶Little endurance on long battles/distances:
Bears are fast; they can run
more than 60 kilometers an hour (37 mph) – that’s twice as fast as an Olympic
sprinter. In fact, a bear can outrun a race horse over short
distances, but has little endurance. To put their speed in perspective, bears
can run 15 meters per second (50 feet per second). That’s why they also use mounts to travel.
▶Body language: Bearan communicate using body language, sounds and
smells. Bearan treat humans and other races just as they would other Bearan;
the problem is that Bearan are very physical with each other, with the
intentional use of bites, swats or body posturing, what intimidates and often
leads to conflict with members of other races.
▶Predictable and peaceful: They are peaceful. Bears are not as unpredictable and dangerous as Hollywood or the media would have us believe. Bears exhibit very predictable behaviour. This trait can be beneficial to people who come into contact with Bearan, even enemies. They can conquer and fight if they want, but they prefer to remain in peace, they only fight when they need to do it, they respect nature.
▶Bad eyes: They have great vision for close distances but not so good for long distances, they are likely not able to see details of a large object from further than aprox. 25 meters away.
I’m saving some things for Friday, because I think they
fit better on that topic.
Thanks for reading!
I can't
hide I'm excited with this race.
Same as Orcs I wouldn't like to see Bearan as brainless brute beings. "Bearan smash". I would also like to see a "healthy rivalry/sportsmanship" against Orcs, for me they are similar in some aspects, I think some good stories can come out from that.
STRENGTHS
▶Natural
predators: They were
born to kill, Orcs are survivors, Bearan are natural predators. They are the
strongest playable race, only most strongest Orcs can compare in strength with
a Bearan. They have fangs, claws, speed, power, big size, strength, better
sense of smell, better ear, natural armor against sun, cold, water and ice, natural
camouflage, excellent sense of orientation, a connection with nature.
▶Frenzy: Frenzy state empowers all their physical
skills. Something like Viking Berserks, and similar to Orc Berserk.
▶Short
Hibernation: I already suggested that only
younger Bearan have to hibernate until they reach their adulthood rite to reach
the "Short Hibernation" mode (that's a bad name), adult Bearan
getting the benefits of Hibernation just by sleeping is an strength. This
hibernation is a form of meditation that empowers their mental skills.
▶Naval force: If Bearan are going to take
some aspects from Viking culture, I would like them to be experts at sailing
with big and medium size ships, meaning they are faster on the oceans, and they
can sail rivers.
▶Fishing: They love fish. Actually, I would
like to see fishing big fishes like a sport or a rite for something, not like
the Salmon Day. Something more dangerous, fishing something that equals,
doubles or triples their size on the Ocean, something where they have to use
their natural weapons to fish.
▶Quick Learners: They often are very underestimated
by other races, except by Orcs who sees them as exceptional enemies to prove
their strength. Other races look them like talking animals. Bearan are natural
predators, what means that they are natural hunters, what means that they can
study their prey to exploit their weaknesses and learn how to kill it. They
often use this to beat the enemies who underestimate their intelligence.
▶Social Intelligence: They have ritualistic mechanisms to meet strangers and
decide if they are friendly or not. Bearan routinely
distinguish between threatening and non-threatening human (and other races) behaviour.
▶Trustworthy: Once you have won their trust, if you are their friend, they won’t let you down, sometimes even if they don’t feel comfortable with what they are doing, of course they have limits. That’s why Orcs respect Bearan, they are honorable creatures for them.
WEAKNESSES
▶Traditionalism: Just like Orcs their
traditionalism can be a limitant factor to develop their society.
▶Size: Sometimes being that big can be a
disadvantage
▶Frenzy: Once they are in frenzy state,
making them to get to a normal state is a difficult task for others and for
theirselves. It requires a lot of training to control that state. We can see it
like Avatar state from Avatar The Last Airbender. Just the more experienced
Bearan can control theirselves while they are in Frenzy state.
▶Long - Hibernation: As I said, all Bearan that haven't passed the Bearan
adulthood rite must to long hibernate, what it can be a great disadvantage in
times of war.
▶Little endurance on long battles/distances:
Bears are fast; they can run
more than 60 kilometers an hour (37 mph) – that’s twice as fast as an Olympic
sprinter. In fact, a bear can outrun a race horse over short
distances, but has little endurance. To put their speed in perspective, bears
can run 15 meters per second (50 feet per second). That’s why they also use mounts to travel.
▶Body language: Bearan communicate using body language, sounds and
smells. Bearan treat humans and other races just as they would other Bearan;
the problem is that Bearan are very physical with each other, with the
intentional use of bites, swats or body posturing, what intimidates and often
leads to conflict with members of other races.
▶Predictable and peaceful: They are peaceful. Bears are not as unpredictable and dangerous as Hollywood or the media would have us believe. Bears exhibit very predictable behaviour. This trait can be beneficial to people who come into contact with Bearan, even enemies. They can conquer and fight if they want, but they prefer to remain in peace, they only fight when they need to do it, they respect nature.
▶Bad eyes: They have great vision for close distances but not so good for long distances, they are likely not able to see details of a large object from further than aprox. 25 meters away.
I’m saving some things for Friday, because I think they
fit better on that topic.
Thanks for reading!
Thank you! This list of qualities just made my morning :)
Thank you! This list of qualities just made my morning :)
Thank you for taking the time to read!
Well, again I will say I can agree to most things mentioned
STRENGTHS:
*Not just a beast*
Your "regular" bears are already a force to be
reckoned with. They can track things from miles away (have more than 6 times
more powerful sense of smell than a bloodhound), are extremely agile for their
size, and can tear down basically anything that stands in their way. And then
there are Bearans who are all of above but also sapient, have been trained to
use equipment and lived their lives always ready for battle.
*Natural prowess*
Bearan live with nature their entire lives and from the
young age learn to survive on their own. They learn to hunt, forage and
estimate danger since they were cubs. They are much more self sufficient than
other races and can easily live on their own, alone, if they wish (but most
tend to keep close to family or clan even after the trials).
*Resolute*
Bearan may not face all their problems head on, though that
may happen more often than not, but they certainly are unique at one thing.
Once a Bearan sets their mind to something, they will stop
at nothing to achieve it. That may be perhaps due to a way they are raised, their
harsh environment or just because they seek to prove themselves. They enjoy and
love taking on new challenges and they will ALWAYS do everything in their power
to acomplish them, especially if the deed itself is related to their honor/beliefs.
MIXED
*Unstoppable wrath*
When pushed to the limit (usually out of anger or
desperation), especially in defense of nature or their allies/families, Bearan
can draw on their inner rage pushing themselves for a time.
While in this state Bearan exert themselves to the limit,
becoming larger, nearly unstoppable and extremely hard to kill. However as this
state ends, it leaves them vulnerable/exhausted for a time as well, making it a
double edge sword. (This was my idea that could perhaps be adapted for a
racial, instead of giving bonuses to damage, being more defensive and immune to
cc for a short time at a cost)
*Curious*
It is a big world and Bearan have mostly kept to themselves
till recently. But they love exploring, finding new places/nature, learning new
things. They like to learn about other races of Aragon, perhaps in order to
better protect nature balance. But this can sometimes lead them into trouble as
well, though unlikely anything they can't handle.
*Loyal and honest*
Bearan earn trust slowly with strangers, they believe a good
ally or a friend is one you know well. However once that trust is earned Bearan
become a valuable and dependable ally. One you don't want to betray.
Bearan also don't lie, but ill cover this more in values and
beliefs.
Bearan are no stranger to working with herbalism,
woodworking, fletching, alchemy and even blacksmithing. But they always relied
more on nature than technology. Gunpowder and other advanced technology is
still a novelty for them, hence they might be awkward when interacting with it.