Beornings, also known as Bears, are a race of men who are capable of transforming into huge, powerful bears. The most notable and well-known Beorning in Tolkien is Beorn who appears for his most notable role in The Hobbit. Beornings live in the Anduin Vale, at the foot of the Misty Mountains.

Beornings in MUME

In MUME, Beornings are very similar to other white side races of men, except for their ability to metamorph into bears.

At higher levels, Beornings will preferably fight in their bear form, unarmed, and with little need for equipment.

Beornings start the game with a bonus in the Wilderness skill. This bonus does not make practicing wilderness less effective. They are the only race which can start the game in the Anduin Vale.

Metamorph

In order to change to bear form, use the "metamorph" command (no arguments). The outcome is not guaranteed: the chance of a successful change depends on several factors, among which

• level
• distance from the Carrock
• current mana
• time of day / darkness
• moon phase

Under ideal conditions (high level, max mana, night or darkness, full moon) bears can metamorph as far as Bree or Tharbad, but more realistically the range is Rivendell, Moria, Fangorn, and for lower levels limited to the Anduin Vale.

Bears automatically return to human form after some time (which depends on the same factors as above). A bear can try to "return" to human form before the time limit expires; failed attempts can cause fatigue.

Bear Form Features

• Stat Boosts: Massive increase to physical power at the cost of mental faculties. | STR | CON | DEX | PER | INT | WIS | WIL | |:---😐:---😐:---😐:---😐:---😐:---😐:---😐 | +4 | +2 | +3 | +2 | -4 | -2 | -4 |
• Combat: Vicious bare-paw damage and powerful bashes. Reduced parry ability due to lack of shields.
• Group Strength: Empowered by the presence of other friendly bears (+3 OB for 1 bear, +5 for 2, +6 for 3+). Applies to bears of higher or legend level.
• Survival: Access to the forage command to find food and water in the wild.
• Restrictions: Cannot cast spells, use weapons, or wear most equipment.

External Information

How bears roar. An advanced guide by Fayth the Bear

Classes & Races
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