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Ursavus

Ursavus, also known as “Wine Bear” is a medium-sized celestial demi-god who manifests as a sleek black bear perpetually cradling a goblet of chilled white wine1), his fur very faintly shimmering infrequently with faint constellations that shift like stars that wink in and out of being. Chaotic good to his core, he drifts between the celestial planes and the mortal world on a whim.

Ursavus reserves his fiercest loyalty for Animalfolk and other highly sentient beast-kin. He appears to defend their villages, bless their festivals2), and share quiet counsel (or a tipsy story) with anyone who feels lost between the wild and the civilized world.

Interest In Patrick

Ursavus finds the animalfolk’s unshakable belief in Patrick hilarious and dangerously adorable. Seeing them treat a grumpy, wine-less human as a living saint sparks his chaotic-good mischief. He starts “confirming the legend” by showing up dramatically during moments when Patrick is trying to get some peace. using his magic to turn some of Patrick’s frustrated sighs into accidental-sounding prophecies, or causing constellations to form Patrick’s face in the night sky above the Hylund Forest. Ursavus genuinely wants to protect the Animalfolk, so he views Patrick as an unwitting focal point for their community spirit.

Ursavus decides Patrick must be a kindred spirit: a fellow “guardian of the fuzzy ones.” He appears one evening on Patrick’s porch, as a black bear holding two wine glasses, one for himself and one for Patrick. Ursavus declares Patrick his “Mortal Drinking Companion” and insists Patrick join him for at least once monthly for drinks.” Patrick’s attempts to shoo him away are met with cheerful bear hugs, and most of these interactions result in beneficial adventures or lifestyle perks not for Patrick, but more so for the Animalfolk.

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1)
Preferably Chardonnay.
2)
Blessings may include enchanted casks that never run dry.