Taming the Beast
Use the Taming Rod to tame an Ice Claw Bear. Practice your skills, then return the Taming Rod to Grif Wildheart in Kharanos.
Description
Perhaps you'd like a creature that possesses little more than brute strength. The ice claw bear is an excellent companion for a fledgling hunter like yourself, and can be found east of Kharanos. Here is the taming rod; try this animal as a pet and see if ya like it!
When you return, I'll give ya the skills you will need to tame an animal of your choosing; this creature will face the challenges you face, and gain experience alongside you. I will also show you how to call it and dismiss it as ya like.
Progress
Have you tamed the ice claw bear yet?
Completion
Here you are, <name>. I will now give ya the power to tame a beast, as well as call it and dismiss it as you please.
Find yerself a good, loyal pet, and enjoy the hunt!
Rewards
You will learn: 
Tame Beast