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Nord in Dungeons & Dragons 5e
Nord
Nords are the Children of the Sky, a race of tall and fair-haired humans from Skyrim who are known for their incredible resistance to cold and magical frost. They are fierce, strong and enthusiastic warriors, and many become renowned warriors, soldiers and mercenaries all over Tamriel. Eager to augment their martial skills beyond the traditional methods of Skyrim, they excel in all manner of warfare, and are known as a militant people by their neighbors.
ability score increase:
Your Constitution score increases by 2, and one other ability score of your choice increases by 1.
age:
Nords reach adulthood in their late teens and live less than a century.
alignment:
Nord tend towards no particular alignment.
Size:
Medium
speed:
Base walking speed of 30ft.
Languages:
You can speak, read and write Common.
race features:
- Nord Toughness. Your hit point maximum increases by 1, and it increases by 1 every time you gain a level.
- Nord Combat Training. You have proficiency with light armour, the battleaxe, waraxe and warhammer.
- Snow Sight. Hailing from a land famous for its harsh weather, you have learned to block out such distractions. You do not have disadvantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks due to low visibility caused by fog, rain, snow or similar weather conditions.
- Sons of Skyrim. Your Nordic blood grants you resistance to frost damage.
- Battle Cry. Your Nord fury strikes fear. During combat only, as a bonus action, choose one target that can hear you which must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or drop whatever it is holding and become frightened of you until the end of your next turn. Can only be used once per long rest.
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