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[Creature] Ballumps - Creete - 08-17-2024 Ballumps Rarity: Uncommon Habitat: The Ballump lives in the frigid, snowy parts of the world. They thrive in the cold, harsh tundras and frozen taigas that dot the realm. Appearance/Physical traits: Ballumps have the appearance of a snowy hare combined with a towering polar bear. These hulkish beasts can  reach a maximum height of ten (10) feet tall; they reach this height over the course of their life, growing an entire foot for every five (5) years they have been alive. The front paws of the Ballump closely resemble that of a rabbit, including the lack of paw-pads found on lagomorphs. Their hind paws are more reminiscent of a bear’s paws, coming with the jagged, sharp claws one would expect to see on them. In addition to their unpleasant claws, these towering hare-beasts house razor sharp canines - not unlike that of the bears they partly resemble. Oddly, the Ballump is known to walk not on all four of their legs at once, but rather on their two hind legs in a bipedal fashion. Some assume it is because of this curious means of walking that the Ballump is able to move so swiftly and effortlessly through the thick snow that covers their homes. Behavior: While some may see these looming bear-hare beasts and be mistaken that they could perhaps be friendly giants, the Ballump is neither kind nor unwilling to display their disdain for outsiders or those who stray too far into their territory. These mighty beasts are known for their remarkable strength and speed, both of which they utilize in their hunts and in defending their land. Those who have managed to watch the Ballump and observe their mannerisms have said they have the intelligence comparative to monkeys. This has resulted in people witnessing them utilizing items found laying around as simple tools and weapons. They are, however, unable to construct true tools or weapons from the things they collect. Additionally, because of how aggressive and large the Ballump is, they have been noted to overpopulate areas with lots of game and plant life. This has led to hunting of these hare-bears, which thankfully have a meat that tastes much like a combination of rabbit and chicken. Additionally, their dense pelts have been revered for keeping hunters and travelers warm and somewhat camouflaged in the snow covered regions of the realm. Abilities or Powers: The Ballump has a very unusual ability to travel through snow as if unhindered. While submerged in it, they are able to move at twice the normal speed expected in combat. They will use this speed to try and rush their opponents, though at times they have been seen to be more tactical with their approaches. Due to the strength and might of their impressive paws, one swing to an unarmored foe could leave them seriously wounded (deep gashes, slashes and bruises). This same strike may leave an armored person very severely bruised. Redlines: - Ballumps can be played by players - Ballumps are not tameable. - These creatures are thought to be able to live as long as an elf but due to their aggressive life-style most do not make it past thirty (30) to fifty (50). Credits: Concept and core foundation of the lore: Showlocke Edits, rewrite, formatting: Creete