Homebrew Dúnedain Species Details

The Dúnedain were given a gift from the gods to protect people from evil so that is what they do. You may go your whole life without seeing a Dúnedain but they will see you. Many Dúnedain are rangers, with two large groups of them are called the Rangers of the West and the Rangers of the Citadel. Both of these groups are friendly to each other and often work together. Due to this they would be few in numbers as many gives their life to keep the people safe, however small villages of them may be found. As is common they would be found in large forests, villages, or mountains where they rest, heal, and watch. They have few large villages where a large amount of them live, these are basically small towns where kids will go to academy's and learn about the Dúnedain, and how to become a ranger. Not much else is known about them

~ Unknown, Beginners Book to the Dúnedain

Dúnedain aren't much younger the humans, yet far more rare, they aren't focused on living their life to be rich, or expanding their hold. They would much rather live in the forests, or mountains of the outer reaches of civilization, some do choose to live in villages where they can aid any of their fellow Dúnedain if they are in need. If you do spot one expect either good luck, safety, or enemies nearby. 

A Broad Spectrum

Dúnedain are usually tall standing a little above 6ft tall but they can be as small as 4ft tall. They usually have long hair either black or brown, they range from nearly black in color to almost as white as snow depending on their region. The mem grow some facial hair never enough to have a full beard, but enough to be seen. They weigh from 145-200 in pounds depending on height and gender.

For the People

Dúnedain don't build vast cities, towns, nor do they strive for riches or conquest. They will build villages to live in, reproduce, and leave behind their legacy. However they mainly live in forests, mountains, or wherever they are so they can defend the civilization that they are assigned to. They will write about their adventures, if the do choose to become an adventure, many leave behind legacies for other Dúnedain to live up to.

EVERYONE’S LAST THOUGHT

Dúnedain are rarely thought of, many other races just call them humans

DWARVES: "Dúnedain? aren't they a Human ranger group? Well if they don't attack us we won't attack them"

ELVES: "Dúnedain? I've heard of them, wiser, faster, stronger then the average human, yet I haven't seen many of them. Perhaps they aren't as big as humans"

Humans: "Dúnedain? There aren't many of them I believe, but we thank then for protecting us from the evils that wish us harm"

 

Ranger Academy

Many Dúnedain go to the Rangers academy to learn, train, and practice how to become a good ranger, these schools could be found in their great villages, where many Dúnedain come from. They rarely guard specific places, create holy orders, or leave behind books. If they do guard specific places it's either their villages or ranger bases, and if a book is left behind it is to teach the newer generations.

Dúnedain Names

Due to being small in number they wouldn't have many cultures, and their names never changed because of this but they never really had any names specific to them. 

Dúnedain Traits

+1 to all ability scores, dark vision

Ability Score Increase

Your ability scores each increase by 2

Age

Dúnedain reach adulthood at 20 and live for about 200 years

Size

Humans vary widely in height and build, from barely 5 feet to well over 6 feet tall. Regardless of your position in that range, your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 40 feet.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and undercommon as well as one extra language of your choice. Dúnedain usually learn the languages of their enemies, like orcs, gobliniods, ect.

Darkvision

Due to Dúnedain being rangers they would adapt and gain 15ft of darkvision, not as much as other races but it's something