The beast I saw resembled a leopard, but had feet like those of a bear and a mouth like that of a lion. The dragon gave the beast his power and his throne and great authority.

I beheld a creature that had the overall form of a leopard. Its coat bore the distinctive rosettes that are characteristic of this species, whereas its body exuded the sleek, muscular aura typical of such a predatory feline. However, its feet did not follow the typical feline structure. Instead, they were much larger, flatter and more robust, akin to the paw structure of a grizzly bear, complete with long, intimidating claws. This creature possessed a mouth that echoed the form