Homebrew Durmstrang (W&W) Species Details

Even among the magical community, the Durmstang Institute's location is a closely guarded secret, a symptom of the magical school's distrust of outsiders. Some believe it to be somewhere in the Nordic countries or Russia, but the only thing that's certain is that it accepts students from Northern, Central and Eastern European countries. Historically, Durmstrang has also refused to accept Muggleborn students, although that might be attributed to a previous headmaster's association with Britain's Death Eaters. Its modern policies are unknown.

Unorthodox Curriculum - Durmstrang is notorious for its acceptance of the Dark Arts, and was known to have educated (and later expelled) Gellert Grindelwald before his ascension as one of history's most dangerous Dark wizards. Contrary to its reputation, Durmstrang doesn't specialize in the Dark Arts themselves, but in combative magic. The school is simply open-minded about the use of Dark Arts, and so most topics studied at Durmstrang incorporate Dark elements other schools would forswear.

Strength Through Hardship - The stern and militaristic culture that has pervaded the Durmstrang Institute is mirrored in its harsh surroundings. Brutal winters, rigorous physical exercise regimens and swimming in ice cold lakes are all part of the character-building school experience. Although some parents feel the approach is too extreme, everything is designed to produce resilient and resourceful wizards and witches who will survive any combat.

Durmstrang (W&W) Traits

The Durmstrang coursework and philosophy strongly define its students' attributes.

Cold Efficiency

You add the bombarda spell to your list of known spells. It does not count against your cantrips known, and cannot be forgotten to learn another cantrip.

Dark Education

You have advantage on any rolls made to resist gaining Corruption effects from Dark magic.

Feat

You gain one feat of your choice.

Ability Score Increase

Your Strength score, Constitution score, and one other ability score of choice increase by 1.