Homebrew Beorning Species Details

The Beornings are a fierce and secretive people of the North, descended from the legendary Beorn, who could take the form of a great bear. Living between the Misty Mountains and Mirkwood, they are guardians of the wild lands, known for their immense strength, resilience, and distrust of outsiders. In battle, they become living storms of claw and fury—yet among their kin, they are protectors, hunters, and keepers of ancient traditions tied to the natural world.

Fierce skin-changers of the North, the Beornings are powerful wilderness guardians descended from Beorn himself.

Ability Score Increase

our Strength score increases by 2, and your Constitution score increases by 1.

Language

You can speak, read, and write Common and one regional tongue of Wilderland.

Beorning Strength

You count as one size larger when determining your carrying capacity and the weight you can push, drag, or lift.

Wilderland Survival

You gain proficiency in Survival and Animal Handling.

Voice of Beasts

You have advantage on Wisdom (Animal Handling) checks involving natural beasts, and you can communicate simple ideas to beasts through tone, gesture, and instinct.

Fury of the North

Once per long rest, when you take damage, you can harden yourself against the blow. Until the end of your next turn, you have resistance to all damage except psychic.

Skin-Changer

As a bonus action, you can transform into a great bear for 1 minute. Once you use this trait, you can’t use it again until you finish a long rest.

While in bear form, your size becomes Large, your walking speed becomes 40 feet, and you gain temporary hit points equal to twice your level. You gain a bite attack that deals 1d8 + your Strength modifier piercing damage and a claw attack that deals 2d6 + your Strength modifier slashing damage. You have advantage on Strength checks and Strength saving throws.

While transformed, you can’t cast spells, use weapons, or use shields. You retain your Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma. You can end the transformation early as a bonus action.

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