Oro

Oro was a massive silver Giant Short-Faced Korevnan Bear that lived within Silver Bear Forest circa the 8th decade of the Ancient Era. He is part of the folklore of the Region of Wilemette, Fleur.
== History ==
Oro was said to have been taller than a Korevnan Horse and twice as wide, with a face like a man's. His silver color was unusual, marking him as the same bear each time he would attack and kill local livestock. Eventually, Oro would kill a young boy, leading a mob to attempt to track the bear down to no avail. When a royal hunting party arrived in either 83 or 82 AE, the people begged the royal family to slaughter the beast once and for all. Prince Consort Ivan Wilem took up the task himself, eventually tracking the animal to its den with a small party. He lanced the beast in the neck, enraging it. The weapon's handle broke and the bear apparently charged, being lanced several more times by the party. It knocked the Prince Consort over, where the two wrestled before Ivan succeeded in ripping Oro's jaw in two. Of course, the story is exaggerated, though a silver Giant Short-Faced Korevnan Bear pelt does grace the floor of the Queen's chambers in Evermere to this day.
During the 5th decade AE, a small shrine was established at the bear's den much to the confusion of locals. Overtime it would grow to also honor Ivan, who is considered a folk saint to the people of Maulen. It remains there in current year.
== Appearance ==
Oro was seven feet at the shoulder and nearly twelve on his hind legs. His silver coat was an unusual color for a bear of his species.
Category:Animals