Kuldus Droum is a natural werebear and the current bloodmaster of the People of the Black Blood in the Moonwood. Kuldus is a known ally of the Silver Company and has become protective of Sarissa Duncastle, who he believes has been targeted by the bloodmaster-in-exile, Jarthon Drael
History
A hulking, silent mountain of a man, Kuldus Droum was born a werebear. He is a devout Malarite, one of the Beastlord's "talons," a rare order of priests. He rarely speaks except to make clear the will of Malar to the People, and even then he speaks only when it seems absolutely necessary. While he is physically strong enough to challenge Jarthon and probably prevail, Kuldus recognizes that Jarthon is a better leader than he would be. As long as Jarthon guides the People as Malar wishes, Kuldus will support him.
Unfortunately for Jarthon, the werewolf has finally pushed Kuldus too far. After a skirmish with the Silver Company, Kuldus was overwhelmed by the futility of their clash of titans, and the two sides brokered a shaky peace. For the time being, Kuldus would do what he could to stop the attacks on Quaervarr, while the Silver Company sought Sarissa Duncastle and her unborn child, to accomplish Kuldus' ultimate goal of overthrowing Jarthon and reviving the werewolf race.
Game Statistics
| Kuldus Droum | Level 11 Solo Brute |
| Large natural humanoid (shapechanger) | XP 3,000 |
| Initiative +8 | Senses Perception +9 |
| HP 285; Bloodied 142 |
| Regeneration 10 |
| AC 29; Fortitude 29, Reflex 24, Will 23; see also savage rebuke |
| Saving Throws +5 |
| Speed 8 |
| Action Points 2; see also murderous frenzy |
| Greatclub (standard; at-will) ✦ Weapon |
| Reach 2; +17 vs. AC; 2d4 + 6 damage. |
| Claw (standard; at-will) |
| Reach 2; +15 vs. AC; 2d8 + 6 damage. |
| Maul (standard; at-will) |
| Kuldus makes two claw attacks. If both claw attacks hit the same target, Kuldus makes a secondary attack against the target. Secondary Attack: +13 vs. AC; the target is grabbed. |
| Ursine Crush (standard; at-will) |
| Kuldus deals 4d8 + 6 damage to a grabbed creature. |
| Savage Rebuke (immediate reaction; at-will) |
| Kuldus makes a basic melee attack when hit by a melee attack. |
| Change Shape (minor; at-will) ✦ Polymorph |
| Kuldus can alter his physical form to appear as a cave bear or a unique human. |
| Murderous Frenzy |
| Kuldus gains 1 action point the first time he reduces a foe to 0 hit points in an encounter. |
| Second Wind (standard; encounter) ✦ Healing |
| Kuldus spends a healing surge and regains 71 hit points. He gains a +2 bonus to all defenses until the start of his next turn. |
| Alignment Evil | Languages Common, Giant |
| Skills Nature +14, Religion +10 |
| Str 23 (+11) | Dex 16 (+8) | Wis 18 (+9) |
| Con 18 (+9) | Int 10 (+5) | Cha 16 (+8) |
| Equipment leather armor, heavy shield, greatclub |