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'''Owlbears''' are a type of [[beast]] creature found in the [[Owlbear Nest]] in [[Act One]] as an optional boss fight. Resembling large feathered bears with the head of an owl, they are quick to anger, extremely strong and seemingly constantly  
'''Owlbears''' are a type of [[beast]] creature found in the [[Owlbear Nest]] in [[Act One]] as an optional boss fight. Resembling large feathered bears with the head of an owl, they are quick to anger, extremely strong and seemingly constantly  
hungry. While highly territorial, its recent injury from the [[Cult of the Absolute]] has left it notably weakened.
hungry. While highly territorial, its recent injury from the [[Cult of the Absolute]] has left it notably weakened.
== Involvement ==
If the party approaches the nest, the Owlbear will confront them, depending on if they have Speak with Animals active or not. The following options will allow you to retreat:
=== Without Speak with Animals ===
* {{Dialogue option|''Study the owlbear's behaviour.''|roll=Animal Handling|dc=15}}
** {{Dialogue option|''Hold out your palms - you mean no harm.''}}
** {{Dialogue option|''Back away slowly.''}}
* {{Dialogue option|''Back away.''|roll=Survival|dc=15}}
* {{Dialogue option|''Puff out your chest and roar.|roll=Performance|dc=15}}
* {{Dialogue option|'''''ROAR.'''''|tags=Barbarian|roll=Performance|dc=15|advantage=y}}
=== With Speak with Animals ===
* {{Dialogue option|You're injured - there's still half a ''spear'' lodged in your head.}}
* {{Dialogue option|That eye - or lack of it - must have you in a lot of pain. I should know.|tags=One-Eyed, Wyll}}
* {{Dialogue option|''Move closer.''}}
** {{Dialogue option|Let me go, or you'll watch your cub die before I finish you.|roll=Intimidation|dc=10}}
** {{Dialogue option|Just allow me to leave. I'm no threat to you or your cub.|roll=Persuasion|dc=10}}
** {{Dialogue option|Come, then. Once I've plucked you, I'll have your cub for dessert.|tags=Barbarian|roll=Intimidation|dc=10|advantage=y}}
** {{Dialogue option|'''COME - FIGHT!'''|tags=Berserker|roll=Intimidation|dc=10|advantage=y}}
** {{Dialogue option|You need rest - let nature heal you. This is no time for a fight.|tags=Druid|roll=Persuasion|dc=5}}
** {{Dialogue option|I would never intrude on your nest knowingly. This was a simple mistake.|tags=Ranger|roll=Persuasion|dc=5}}
Any other check or response will result in the owlbear attacking.


==Combat==
==Combat==
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== Companion approval ==
== Companion approval ==
Walking into the nest area without [[Speak with Animals]].
* {{Ability check|Animal Handling|15}}. - ''Study the owlbear's behaviour.''
** ''Hold out your palms - you mean no harm.'' OR ''Back away slowly.''
:: {{Approval|Gale|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Laezel|-1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
** ''Move towards the cub.''
:: {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} {{Approval|Laezel|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}}
* {{Ability check|Survival |15}}. - ''Back away.'' OR {{Ability check|Performance |15}}. - ''Puff out your chest and roar.''
:: Inspiration:[[Outlander]] {{Approval|Gale|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Laezel|-1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* ''Attack.''
:: {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} {{Approval|Laezel|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}}


; Convincing the Owlbear to retreat and let you go:
: {{Approval|Gale|+1}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}


Walking into the nest area with [[Speak with Animals]].
; Attacking or starting combat:
* {{Ability check|Intimidation|10}}. - "Let me go, or you'll watch your cub die before I finish you." OR Persuasion DC 10 - "Just allow me to leave. I'm no threat to you or your cub." OR Druid Persuasion DC 5 "You need to rest, let nature heal you. This is no time for a fight."
: {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}} {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}  
:: Inspiration:[[Outlander]] {{Approval|Gale|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Laezel|-1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* "You've had your last meal, beast. You and your cub alike." OR ''Attack'' OR ''Step Closer''
:: {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} {{Approval|Laezel|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}}


As long as Animal Handling is not used, the [[Outlander]] inspiration Mother's Fury can be gained by making the owlbear let the adventurers leave peacefully or possibly by killing it.
As long as Animal Handling is not used, the [[Outlander]] inspiration Mother's Fury can be gained by making the owlbear let the adventurers leave peacefully or possibly by killing it.

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