Circleofnoms TOR2e Homebrew Cultures PDF
Circleofnoms TOR2e Homebrew Cultures PDF
Circleofnoms TOR2e Homebrew Cultures PDF
DUNLENDING ........................................................................................ 4
BEORNING ............................................................................................. 7
RIDERS OF ROHAN ............................................................................... 10
MEN OF GONDOR ................................................................................. 13
MEN OF LAKETOWN ............................................................................. 16
MEN OF DOL AMROTH ......................................................................... 19
MEN OF MIRKWOOD ............................................................................. 22
WILDERLAND HOBBITS........................................................................ 25
ELVES OF MIRKWOOD .......................................................................... 28
ELVES OF LORIEN ................................................................................. 31
DWARVES OF ERED LUIN ..................................................................... 34
DWARVES OF THE IRON HILLS ........................................................... 37
HARADRIM ............................................................................................. 40
EASTERLINGS ........................................................................................ 43
MEN OF DORWINION ........................................................................... 46
DWARVES OF THE EAST ....................................................................... 49
MEN OF UMBAR (BY AQUA) ................................................................. 52
LUMI-VÄKI (BY HUNTERGREEN) ......................................................... 55
MEN OF THARBAD ................................................................................ 58
ISTARI OF VALINOR (BY WILL AT THE WORLD’S END) .................... 61
ALTERNATE ELVES ............................................................................... 65
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dunlendings
Only in Dunland did Men of this race hold to their old speech and manners:
a secret folk, unfriendly to the Dúunedain, hating the Rohirrim.
STANDARD OF LIVING — FRUGAL
attributes
DERIVED STATS
Endurance STRENGTH + 22
Hope HEART +6
Parry WITS + 12
Axes OR Spears 2
Choose one Combat Proficiency 1
DISTINCTIVE FEATURES
MALE NAMES
Aedin, Aurog, Banoc, Beolain, Cael, Casferoch,
LANGUAGES AND TYPICAL NAMES Cuglas, Derc, Dumnoval, Emon, Etrer, Finsel,
Imhar, Iolun, Lon, Madrach, Malduin, Nynren,
Osair, Soroth, Talmach, Truis, Unthas, Veroch,
Vron.
FEMALE NAMES
Aeron, Ailsa, Biroth, Brina, Cleona, Coras, Dalva,
Dianach, Eisa, Enith, Feidelm, Finathas, Graine,
Gwya, Innas, Ivsa, Lakdar, Lewiroth, Maerbrach,
Morna, Nynvia, Ralsora, Sinna, Tueren, Unna.
cultural virtues of the
ILL OMENS
dunlendings
A SECRET FOLK
RIDDLE
WILD ONSET
SORCERY OF THE HILLFOLK
GRIM OF ASPECT
beornings
Beorn indeed became a great chief afterwards in those regions and ruled a
wide land between the mountains and the wood...
attributes
DERIVED STATS
characteristics
Endurance STRENGTH + 20
Hope HEART +8
Parry WITS + 12
SKILLS
MALE NAMES
Axes OR Bows 2 Adalard, Ageric, Agilfrid, Agiulf, Alaric, Alberic,
Amalric, Amand, Andagis, , Avagis, Badegisel,
Choose one Combat Proficiency 1 Baldac, Balderic, Barald, Beorn, Beran, Beranald,
Berangar, Bertefried, Beormud, Cilderic, Eberulf,
Eboric, Ebregisel, Ebrimuth, Ediulf, Ermanaric,
DISTINCTIVE FEATURES Frideger, Gararic, Garivald, Geberic, Gisalric,
Gerold, Grimald, Grimbald, Grimbeorn, Grimfast,
Gundovald, Hartgard, Hartmut, Hartnid, ,
Imnachar, Ingelram, Ingund, Iwald, Iwgar,
Leudast, Magneric, Malaric, Maracar, Merovech,
LANGUAGES AND TYPICAL NAMES Munderic, Odo, Odovacar, Otbert, Ragnacar,
Ramnulf, Rathar, Reginar, Ricfried, Rigunth, Ro-
deric, Sigeric, Sigibert, Sunnegisil, Theodard,
Theodebert, Theodemir, Theodwin, Theudebald,
Theuderic, Thorismund, Walcaud, Waleran,
Widuven, Willicar, Wulferd.
FEMALE NAMES
Adosinda, Amalfrida, Amalina, Avagisa, Avina,
Beranhild, Brunihild, Gailavira, Garsendis, Ge-
leswinta, Gelvira, Grimhild, Hermesind, Heva,
Hilduara, Radegund.
cultural virtues of the
GREAT STRENGTH
beornings
HONEY CAKES
FRIEND TO ANIMALS
NIGHT-GOER
WISDOM
SKIN-COAT
riders of rohan
They named it anew the Mark of the Riders, and they called themselves the Eorlingas;
but in Gondor their land was called Rohan, and its people the Rohirrim
HORSE LORDS
attributes
characteristics
Endurance STRENGTH + 18
Hope HEART + 10
Parry WITS + 12
SKILLS
DISTINCTIVE FEATURES
MALE NAMES
Aldor, Brego, Brytta, Ceorl, Déor, Dúnhere, Elf-
LANGUAGES AND TYPICAL NAMES helm, Eofor, Éothain, Fastred, Folcred, Folda,
Fréawine, Gamling, Gárulf, Gléowine, Guthláf,
Herefara, Herubrand, Horn, Théoden, Wídfara,
Wulf.
FEMALE NAMES
Alflet, Ava, Beorwyn, Berghild, Celwen,
Cyneswith, Déorwyn, Elfhild, Éofled, Éowyn,
Frideswyn, Godwyf, Lefwyn, Merwyn, Morwed,
Neriend, Sefled, Seledryd, Sigfled, Théodhild,
Théodwyn; Wigbur, Wulfgith.
HORSE NAMES
Arod, Hasufel, Felaróf, Firefoot, Shadowfax,
Snowmane, Windfola.
cultural virtues of the
MASTER OF DOOM
riders of rohan
KINGS GUARD
HORSE MASTER
SHIELD MASTER
men of gondor
O Gondor, Gondor! Shall Men behold the Silver Tree,
Or West Wind blow again between the Mountains and the Sea?”
CULTURAL BLESSING — VIRTUE OF KINGS
WISDOM VALOUR
attributes
Endurance STRENGTH + 20
Hope HEART +8
Parry WITS + 12
SKILLS
Swords OR Spears 2
Choose one Combat Proficiency 1
MALE NAMES
DISTINCTIVE FEATURES Adrahil, Amlaith, Arvegil, Baranor, Belecthor,
Bergil, Celepharn, Cirion, Damrod, Dírhael,
Duinhir, Egalmoth, Eradan, Findemir, Forlong,
Golasdan, Hallas, Hirluin, Ingold, Iorlas, Malve-
gil, Ohtar, Orodreth, Tarannon, Targon.
of gondor
STRENGTH OF WILL
men of laketown
They had been wealthy and powerful, and there
had been fleets of boats on the waters
attributes
DERIVED STATS
characteristics
Endurance STRENGTH + 20
Hope HEART + 10
Parry WITS + 10
SKILLS
Spears OR Bows 2
Choose one Combat Proficiency 1
DISTINCTIVE FEATURES
MALE NAMES
Aegir, Arn, Brandulf, Domarr, Egil, Erland, Farald,
Finn, Gautarr, Hafgrim, Hjalmar, Ingolf, Jofur,
Kolbeinn, Leiknir, Lomund, Munan, Nari, Nefstan,
Ottarr, Ragnarr, Reinald, Sigmarr, Steinarr,
Thorald, Torwald, Ulfarr, Unnarr, Vandil, Varinn.
FEMALE NAMES
Aldis, Asfrid, Bera, Bergdis, Dagmar, Eilif, Erna,
Frida, Geira, Gudrun, Halla, Hild, Ingirun, Ingrith,
Lif, Linhild, Kelda, Runa, Saldis, Sigga, Sigrun,
Thora, Thordis, Thorhild, Ulfhild, Ulfrun, Una,
Valdis, Vigdis, Walda.
cultural virtues of the men
SEA LEGS
of laketown
FIERCE SHOT
PROTECTION
CRAM
WISDOM
TRADERS SAVVY
men of dol amroth
[He dwelt] in the great fief of Belfalas . . . in his castle of Dol Amroth by the sea,
and he was of high blood, and his folk also, tall men and proud with sea-grey eyes.
STANDARD OF LIVING — PROSPEROUS
attributes
DERIVED STATS
SKILLS
Swords OR Spears 2
Choose one Combat Proficiency 1
DISTINCTIVE FEATURES
MALE NAMES
Adrahil, Amlaith, Arvegil, Baranor, Belecthor,
Bergil, Celepharn, Cirion, Damrod, Dírhael,
Duinhir, Egalmoth, Eradan, Findemir, Forlong,
Golasdan, Hallas, Hirluin, Ingold, Iorlas, Malve-
gil, Ohtar, Orodreth, Tarannon, Targon.
FEMALE NAMES
Anwen, Arbereth, Berúthiel, Baraniel, Calanril,
Celenneth, Elnîth, Eraniel, Finduilas, Gilraen,
Gilraeth, Gloredhel, Idril, Ioreth, Ivorwen, Lôr-
wend, Lothíriel, Luindîs, Meneloth, Moriel, Mor-
wen, Narieth, Narniel, Orothêl, Tarandîs.
cultural virtues of the men
ROYALTY REVEALED
of dol amroth
IN DEFIANCE OF EVIL
men of mirkwood
There were many of them, and they were brave and well armed, and even the Wargs
dared not attack them if there were many together, or in the bright day.
attributes
DERIVED STATS
SKILLS
MALE NAMES
Adalard, Ageric, Agilfrid, Agiulf, Alaric, Alberic,
Axes OR Bows 2 Amalric, Amand, Andagis, , Avagis, Badegisel,
Choose one Combat Proficiency 1 Baldac, Balderic, Barald, Beorn, Beran, Beranald,
Berangar, Bertefried, Beormud, Cilderic, Eberulf,
Eboric, Ebregisel, Ebrimuth, Ediulf, Ermanaric,
Frideger, Gararic, Garivald, Geberic, Gisalric,
DISTINCTIVE FEATURES Gerold, Grimald, Grimbald, Grimbeorn, Grimfast,
Gundovald, Hartgard, Hartmut, Hartnid, ,
Imnachar, Ingelram, Ingund, Iwald, Iwgar,
Leudast, Magneric, Malaric, Maracar, Merovech,
Munderic, Odo, Odovacar, Otbert, Ragnacar,
Ramnulf, Rathar, Reginar, Ricfried, Rigunth, Ro-
LANGUAGES AND TYPICAL NAMES deric, Sigeric, Sigibert, Sunnegisil, Theodard,
Theodebert, Theodemir, Theodwin, Theudebald,
Theuderic, Thorismund, Walcaud, Waleran,
Widuven, Willicar, Wulferd.
FEMALE NAMES
Adosinda, Amalfrida, Amalina, Avagisa, Avina,
Beranhild, Brunihild, Gailavira, Garsendis, Ge-
leswinta, Gelvira, Grimhild, Hermesind, Heva,
Hilduara, Radegund.
HOUND OF MIRKWOOD
of mirkwood
HERBAL REMEDIES
HEALING
Poison Remedy
NATURAL WATCHFULNESS
Sachet of Fragrant Weeds
Powdered Fury
AWARENESS SCAN
WRATH OF THE WOODSMEN
STAUNCHING SONG
SONG
A HUNTERS RESOLVE
wilderland hobbits
There were probably many more Outsiders scattered about in the
West of the World in those days than the people of the Shire imagined
STANDARD OF LIVING — FRUGAL
attributes
Endurance STRENGTH + 18
Hope HEART +8
Parry WITS + 14
SKILLS
HALFLINGS
COMBAT PROFICIENCIES
Spears OR Bows 2
Choose one Combat Proficiency 1
MALE NAMES
DISTINCTIVE FEATURES Andwise, Berilac, Doderic, Erling, Fastred, Fer-
umbras, Folco, Gorhendad, Halfred, Hamson,
Ilberic, Isembold, Isengar, Marmadas, Marroc,
Orgulas, Otho, Posco, Reginard, Robin, Rudigar,
Saradas, Tobold, Tolman.
LANGUAGES AND TYPICAL NAMES
FEMALE NAMES
Adaldrida, Amaranth, Asphodel, Belba, Berylla,
Camellia, Eglantine, Estella, Malva, Marigold,
Melilot, Menegilda, Mentha, Mirabella, Myrtle,
Pearl, Pervinca, Pimpernel, Primrose, Primula,
Prisca, Rosamunda.
cultural virtues of the
RIVER PEOPLE
wilderland hobbits
VEXING RIDDLER
RIDDLE
RIDDLE
elves of mirkwood
...small knives, the only weapons they had, would have been of no use
against the arrows of the elves that could hit a birds eye in the dark.
CURSE OF DOL GULDUR
attributes
DERIVED STATS
Endurance STRENGTH + 20
Hope HEART +6
Parry WITS + 12
CULTURAL BLESSING — ELVEN-SKILL
SKILLS DISTINCTIVE FEATURES
COMBAT PROFICIENCIES
MALE NAMES
Aerandir, Amras, Amroth, Aredhel, Caranthir,
Spears OR Bows 2 Denethor, Edrahil, Elladan, Erestor, Galdor,
Choose one Combat Proficiency 1 Galion, Guilin, Haldir, Legolas, Lindir, Orophin,
Oropher, Thranduil.
FEMALE NAMES
Finduilas, Míriel, Nimrodel.
cultural virtues of the elves
BATTLE DANCE
of mirkwood
BEAST SLAYER
AGAINST THE UNSEEN
DEADLY ARCHERY
ELVISH DREAMS
elves of lorien
But we hear that Lorien is not yet deserted, for there is a
secret power here that holds evil from the land.
THE GIRDLE OF GALADRIEL
attributes
characteristics 4 4 4 6
5 4 3 7
6 6 2 6
DERIVED STATS
Endurance STRENGTH + 22
Hope HEART +8
Parry WITS + 10
CULTURAL BLESSING — ELVEN-SKILL
SKILLS DISTINCTIVE FEATURES
COMBAT PROFICIENCIES
MALE NAMES
Aerandir, Amras, Amroth, Aredhel, Caranthir,
Denethor, Edrahil, Elladan, Erestor, Galdor,
Spears OR Bows 2 Galion, Guilin, Haldir, Legolas, Lindir, Orophin,
Choose one Combat Proficiency 1 Oropher, Thranduil.
FEMALE NAMES
Finduilas, Míriel, Nimrodel.
cultural virtues of the elves
WAYBREAD OF THE ELVES
of lorien
dwarves of ered luin
Now they had fair halls in the mountains, and store of goods, and their days did not
seem so hard, though in their songs they spoke ever of the Lonely Mountain far away.
STANDARD OF LIVING — PROSPEROUS
attributes
DERIVED STATS
characteristics
Endurance STRENGTH + 22
Hope HEART +8
Parry WITS + 10
SKILLS
Axes OR Spears 2
Choose one Combat Proficiency 1
DEEP SONGS
SONG
SONG
PRESERVERS
dwarves of the iron hills
With cries of “Moria!” and “Dain, Dain!” the Dwarves of the
Iron Hills plunged in… Panic came upon the Goblins.
NAUGRIM
attributes
DERIVED STATS
SKILLS
NAUGRIM
Axes OR Swords 2
Choose one Combat Proficiency 1
SWORN ALLEGIANCE
ARMORY
haradrim
But the Haradrim, being now driven to the brink, turned at bay, and they were fierce
in despair; and they laughed when they looked on us, for they were a great army still.
STANDARD OF LIVING — PROSPEROUS
attributes
DERIVED STATS
Endurance STRENGTH + 22
Hope HEART +6
Parry WITS + 12
characteristics SKILLS
Spears OR Bows 2
Choose one Combat Proficiency 1
DISTINCTIVE FEATURES
MALE NAMES
Abrakhan, Dalamyr, Fuinir, Harwan, Herumor,
Incanus, Mahud, Silharrow, Suladan
FEMALE NAMES
Aida, Liya, Nuru, Nyala, Zuri
cultural virtues of the
DARK FAÇADE
haradrim
SUN WARRIORS
CHANTS OF THE SOUTH
DAUNTLESS
PROTECTION
SEA LEGS
easterlings
Now the Easterlings...were short and broad, long and strong in the arm…Their houses and tribes
were many, and some had greater liking for the Dwarfs of the mountains than for the Elves.
STANDARD OF LIVING — COMMON
attributes
DERIVED STATS
Endurance STRENGTH + 20
characteristics Hope HEART +8
Parry WITS + 12
SKILLS
Swords OR Bows 2
Choose one Combat Proficiency 1
DISTINCTIVE FEATURES
MALE NAMES
Abraiz, Bharam, Brodda, Calintz, Dwar, Erennis,
Jax, Khamul, Uldor, Ulfang
FEMALE NAMES
Anasa, Dendra, Ethacali, Keeta, Mira, Nafrati,
Onree, Tabi, Usriev, Yurina, Zhoja
cultural virtues of the TRAVELERS
easterlings
TRAVEL
EASTERN MYSTICISM
INSIDIOUS STRENGTH
Strength
Heart Wits
CHARIOTEER
SENSE EVIL
INSIGHT
AWARENESS
ATHLETICS
ATHLETICS
ATHLETICS
FURY
men of dorwinion
The wine of Dorwinion brings deep and
pleasant dreams.
STANDARD OF LIVING — PROSPEROUS
attributes
DERIVED STATS
Endurance STRENGTH + 20
Hope HEART + 10
Parry WITS + 10
SKILLS
characteristics
Spears OR Bows 2
Choose one Combat Proficiency 1
DISTINCTIVE FEATURES
FEMALE NAMES
Arbelis, Berimar, Dagra, Egri, Finda, Idril, Kara-
bella, Kelira, Lifeth, Lincali, Morwen, Noni, Taran-
hild, Zakeera.
cultural virtues of the men DORWINION VALOUR
of dorwinion
DORWINION RED
STRENGTH OF WILL
ENHEARTEN COURTESY
SAILORS WAYS
ENHEARTEN
dwarves of the east
Durin’s Folk gathered all their host, and they were joined by
great forces sent from the Houses of other Fathers...
NAUGRIM
attributes
DERIVED STATS
Endurance STRENGTH + 22
Hope HEART +8
CULTURAL BLESSING — REDOUBTABLE Parry WITS + 10
SKILLS
Swords OR Axes 2
Choose one Combat Proficiency 1
OF EVIL MIND
LORE RIDDLE
COURTESY PERSUASION INSIGHT
SCAN
men of umbar
The fleet came at last to that place that was called Umbar, where was a mighty haven that no
hand had wrought. Empty and silent under a sickle moon was the land when the King of the Sea
set foot upon the shore. For seven days he journeyed with banner and trumpet. Then he sent forth
heralds, and he commanded Sauron to come before him and swear to him fealty
attributes
DERIVED STATS
Endurance STRENGTH + 22
Hope HEART +8
characteristics
Parry WITS + 10
SKILLS
Swords OR Spears 2
Choose one Combat Proficiency 1
DISTINCTIVE FEATURES
MALE NAMES
Abrazân, Abrazîr, Arnubalkân, Azgarzîr, Balkazîr,
Gimilzagar, Nimruzîr, Tarîkmagân, Zimrathôn.
FEMALE NAMES
Adûnaphêl, Gimlîth, Narûphêl, Nilûphêl,
Sapthêth, Ûrîphêl, Zôrzimril
cultural virtues of the men A PEOPLE WITHOUT A HOME
of umbar
TRAVEL
CORSAIR BLOOD
GRIT AND FURY
ATHLETICS
MEMORIES OF NÚMENOR
RIDDLE
AWE LORE COURTESY
AWE
lumi-väki
Yet the counsel of the Lossoth was good, by chance or by foresight; for the ship had not reached
the open sea when a great storm of wind arose, and came with blinding snow out of the North
attributes
DERIVED STATS
Endurance STRENGTH + 22
Hope HEART +6
Parry WITS + 12
characteristics
SKILLS
Swords OR Axes 2
Choose one Combat Proficiency 1
FEMALE NAMES
Aile, Anna, Bikka, Biret, Cuvje, Dina, Eivor, Elissa,
Ella, Gaddja, Garen, Gutnel, Helga, Hilda, Inga,
Jaska, Juhanna, Kare, Kirste, Leandu, Leja, Luvis-
sa, Magga, Maret, Margget, Marja, Marta, Mimmi,
Nanni, Nienna, Olga, Pija, Ravdna, Risten, Ristin-
na, Sara, Sarahkka, Seara, Sofe, Sunna, Susanna,
Ulla, Varbu, Vuohkku.
cultural virtues of the lumi
-vaki
HEALING
MATKAAIA
OIVALTAVA
INSIGHT
INSIGHT
NOAIDI
RIDDLE
MIELENRAUHA
WISDOM
HEALING
SONG
KOIRA-HEIMO
AWARENESS
men of tharbad
attributes
DERIVED STATS
Endurance STRENGTH + 20
Hope HEART +8
Parry WITS + 12
SKILLS
Swords OR Bows 2
Choose one Combat Proficiency 1
DISTINCTIVE FEATURES
MALE NAMES
Booth, Burl, Holden, Irving, James, Kelton, Lan-
don, Manley, Milton, Oliver, Palmer, Raplh, Read,
Tom, Walton, Wilson, Wyndom
LANGUAGES AND TYPICAL NAMES Adrahil, Arvegil, Baranor, Bergil, Celepharn, Ciri-
on, Dírhael, Eradan, Findemir, Hallas, Ingold,
Iorlas, Malvegil, Orodreth, Tarannon, Targon.
FEMALE NAMES
Agna, Amelia, Barbara, Brenda, Edda, Ethel, Hol-
ly, Isolde, Jan, Kyla, Locke, Maida, Mirth, Nara
Almarian, Anwen, Arbereth, Baraniel, Calanril,
Celenneth, Elnîth, Eraniel, Finduilas, Gilraen,
Gilraeth, Gwileth, Ioreth, Ivorwen, Meneloth,
Morwen, Narieth, Narniel, Orothêl, Tarandîs.
cultural virtues of the men
SCUM AND WRECKAGE
of tharbad
LIFE AMONG THE RUINS
RIDDLE
TRAVELERS SAVVY
istari of valinor
attributes
characteristics
2 3 4 7
3 3 5 6
4 4 6 4
5 4 4 6
6 2 6 6
Endurance STRENGTH + 18
Hope HEART +8
Parry WITS + 14
STANDARD OF LIVING — FRUGAL
SKILLS
istari of valinor
In rode the Lord of the Nazgul, under the archway that no enemy
ever yet had passed, and all fled before his face. All save one.
GIVER OF HOPE
REVEAL TRUE SELF
ENHEARTEN
Gandalf stood up and strode forward, holding his staff aloft.
"Listen, Hound of Sauron!" he cried. "Gandalf is here. Fly, if
you value your foul skin!"
"Bilbo was meant to find the Ring, and not by its maker. In
which case you also were meant to have it. And that may be an
FRIEND OF BIRDS AND BEASTS encouraging thought."
POWERFUL SPELLS
There was a terrible flash like lightning in the cave, a smell like
gunpowder, and several of them fell dead.
[…]he has much lore of herbs and beasts, and birds are especially
his friends.
FORGOTTEN LORE
LORE
"I once knew every spell in all the tongues of Elves or Men or
Orcs that was ever used for such a purpose."
rules for istari magic SPELLS
MASTER OF SHAPES AND HUES:
FATIGUE
GUARDING AND GUIDING:
STEALTH TRAVEL
"A Balrog," muttered Gandalf. "Now I under-stand." He faltered LIGHT:
and leaned heavily on his staff. "U'hat an evil fortune! And I
am already weary."
PIERCING SPARKS:
PREPARING SPELLS
POWER OF VOICE:
PERSUADE RIDDLE
"I could think of nothing to do but to try and put a shutting
spell on the door. I know many; but to do things of that kind WORD OF COMMAND:
rightly requires time."
SUPERIOR SUCCESS
elves of lindon
elves of lorien
BESET BY WOE
virtues