Homebrew Nord Species Details

Victory... or Sovngarde! Nords are a race that were led to Skyrim by Ysgramor. They are tall, fair-haired and pale skinned humans from Atmora who are known for their incredible resistance to cold and even magical frost. They are enthusiastic warriors, and act as soldiers, mercenaries, merchants and blacksmiths all over Tamriel. Eager to augment their martial skills beyond the traditional methods of Skyrim, they excel in all manner of warfare. Above all else in Nord culture is the quest for honor and glory, and a great emphasis is placed on family values. They thrive in the cold, reminiscent of their native Atmora, and are known as a militant people by their neighbors. Nords are also naturally superior at sea, and have benefited from nautical trade since their first migrations across the sea from Atmora. They captain and crew the merchant fleets of many regions, and may be found all along Tamriel's coasts. They issue a battle cry to make their enemies flee for a short time. Nords comprise the majority of the Stormcloaks, as well as the majority of the population of Skyrim.

Nord Traits

Nords share a number of traits in common with each other.

Ability Score Increase

Your Strength or Dexterity score increases by 2, and your Constitution score increases by 1.

Size

Nords are usually between 6 and 7 feet tall and weigh between 180 and 240 pounds. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Natural Athlete

You have proficiency in the Athletics skill

Nordic Toughness

You can focus yourself to occasionally shrug off injury. When you take damage, you can use your reaction to roll a d12. Add your Constitution modifier to the number rolled, and reduce the damage by that total. After you use this trait, you can’t use it again until you finish a short or long rest. Your hit point maximum also increases by 2, and increases by 2 every time you gain a level.

Winter is Coming

You’re naturally adapted to cold climates, as described in chapter 5 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide, and are resistance to Cold damage. 

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common