"Beast is an effect type. Certain creatures have beast companions, and beast powers are used in conjunction with those companions. A creature can use a beast power only if its beast companion is conscious and present in an encounter.[RC:116]"@en . "Beast is an effect type. Certain creatures have beast companions, and beast powers are used in conjunction with those companions. A creature can use a beast power only if its beast companion is conscious and present in an encounter.[RC:116]"@en . "Beast (effect type)"@en . . . . .