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Ursumoke is an imposing Pokémon, although not inherently dangerous upon interaction with humans. They will not run away from threats, but also will not seek them out or pursue them needlessly. They are more complacent than their counterparts in other regions, such as Ursaring and Beartic. However, they are dangerous when fully provoked, as their flames can easily reach temperatures of 1,400 °F. Ursumoke has gained full control of the fire that they produce from their red outer coat, and use it defensively in most instances. They maintain their control over fire by consistently obtaining fuel, normally in the form of berries, insects, and occasionally meat. Their varied diet brings them far out of their territories for food, but they tend to stay away from large human settlements. However, they will venture near campsites if desperate. They will use their fire to attempt to scare off anyone at the campsite, deliberately looking imposing to do so. It is believed that this is why the species has taken up the Dark-typing, although this is still a question that Pokébiologists are attempting to answer. Some people believe that Ursumoke will use the fire-proof pads on its feet to stamp out uncontrolled campfires. This local belief has sponsored the idea of Ursumoke as the “Fire Safety” Pokémon. 

Hello! Here it is, the third and final evolution of the Fire-type Starter for the Novang Region, my fanmade Pokémon region based upon New England. This Pokemon and its predecessors, Cuburn and Bearaze, are based on the American black bear (Ursus americanus), as well as one of the most famous American mascots and black bears of all time: Smokey, who is canonically an American black bear. This is most prominent in the final line, which has the tendency to maintain forest fires. This does not always mean stopping them, but also controlling them to reasonable degrees. This is something I didn’t put in the description, but I thought it was getting a bit long anyway. 

Bearaze is best known as a gluttonous Pokémon, prone to raid campsites for food. This is most commonly seen in the fall, as they’re preparing for the lack of viable (and edible) fuel in winter. They use that stored fuel in the cold winters of their home region, during which they hunker down in caves, and slow down their bodies and metabolism in order to conserve energy. Like their pre-evolution, they keep warm via the embers produced in their orange outer-coat, but these embers are far stronger, and more likely to cause fires if they hit a flammable surface. However, Bearaze has more control over its flame, and tend not to accidentally set forest fires. Also unlike Cuburn, Bearaze is less likely to run away from potential threats, and will instead stand their ground or slowly back away until it is necessary to run. A typical sign of a Bearaze visit is the sight of burnt footprints, produced by the hot pads of its feet. Overall, Bearaze is known as a mostly docile Pokémon, but an occasionally dangerous one if threatened all the same.

Cuburn, the Cub Pokémon!

Cuburn generates sparks and embers from the friction in its orange outer coat. While this coat is fire-proof, it down not have control over this ability, and often sheds embers when it is startled. For that reason, it tends to accidentally start small fires when scared, and this acts as a distraction for potential predators as it runs away. Despite this behavior, Cuburn is also attracted to large fires, especially at night. Often, unwary campers will find Cuburn resting near a campfire when they wake up, if they have not taken care to put it out when they go to sleep. For this reason, Rangers and park managers advise strict care and maintenance of forest fires, as the attraction of Cuburn can result in unfortunate circumstances. Additionally, Cuburn will often forage at campsites when they find them, which is another consequence of leaving a campfire unattended in the Novang Region. For this reason, Cuburn is also sometimes called “the Campfire Pokémon”.