Homebrew Brumal Species Details

The Brumals or the “Rime Folk” are the nomadic peoples of the Icewind Dale. They’ve built a strong niche on the Dale by making fishing outposts and hunting for blubbered creatures including seals, and walruses for sustenance and to maintain their cultures. While most have carved out lives for themselves in the Ten Towns of Icewind Dale, they still retain their nomadic roots and traditions. They have a deep reverence to the spirits of the land including paying homage to one called The Frostmaiden. They are often 6 to 7 feet tall weighing at around 300 lbs their ursine features also are quite unique. Most have short white fur, but some have various shades of ivory or grey. Their eyes are various shades of blue or grey. What makes a Brumal an adventurer is a desire to explore the greater expanse of the Icewind Dale as part of a rite of passage. While so far none have decided to venture beyond the Dragon’s Teeth, there is nothing stopping a truly adventurous Brumal from making such a journey to Lindow. In the old times, Brumal chieftains and shamans were Druids especially tied to the Icewind Dale. They also are excellent rangers with their tracking abilities, especially in the frozen tundra. They are also mighty warriors with their Barbarians often entering into an unending frenzy, and able to quickly close the distance to their quarry with their sharp fangs. 

Brumal Traits

When you choose to become a Brumal you gain the following Racial Traits.

Ability Score Modifiers

+2 to your Wisdom score and +1 to your Constitution Score.

Darkvision

 Your ursine senses are especially keen in the dark. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can’t discern color in darkness only shades of gray.

Boreal Swimmers

You have a natural ability to swim in especially in cold waters. You have resistance to cold damage. You have a swim speed of 30 feet. In addition, you also are able to hold your breath for a number of minutes equal to 1 + double your constitution modifier (minimum of 1 minute). When you run out of breath or are choking, you can survive for a number of rounds equal to double your Constitution modifier (minimum of 2 rounds)

Powerful Build

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

Polar Bear Jaw

 Because of your powerful jaw, your bite is a natural weapon which you can use to make unarmed strikes. If you hit with it, you deal piercing damage equal to 1d6 + your Strength modifier, instead of the bludgeoning damage for an unarmed strike.

Languages

You speak Common and Brumal.