Arctic Urseinen
Born beneath the pale glow of frozen moons and among the endless howl of blizzards, the Arctic Urseinen are the enduring guardians of the far north. Their clans dwell across glacial coastlines, frozen pine forests, and tundras where few other peoples can survive. Massive even among their kin, these Urseinen possess dense layers of pale fur ranging from snow-white to silver-gray and deep frost-black, allowing them to vanish against ice and storm alike.
Infobox
The Arctic clans live a harsher life than many Urseinen communities. Food is earned through dangerous hunts across frozen seas, battles with monstrous predators beneath the ice, and long migrations through merciless winters. Because survival depends upon unity, Arctic Urseinen value loyalty above nearly all else. A clanmate abandoned in the cold is considered a stain upon the spirit that can haunt generations.
Though stern at first glance, Arctic Urseinen are deeply hospitable. Travelers who survive the frozen wastes are welcomed beside roaring hearthfires and fed until they can barely stand. Stories, songs, and carved bone talismans are treasured traditions among these clans, preserving the memory of ancestors who survived winters that swallowed entire kingdoms.
During the Deirferðarrättur, young Arctic Urseinen are often encouraged to travel southward so they may learn how softer lands survive without the discipline demanded by winter. Those who return bring back knowledge of metallurgy, farming, medicine, and warfare, strengthening the clan against both famine and invasion.
Arctic Urseinen are especially respected as trackers, sailors of icy waters, whale hunters, and protectors against creatures that emerge during long polar nights. Many outsiders believe them stoic giants, but among trusted friends they are known for booming laughter, fierce loyalty, and an almost childlike joy when celebrating victories over nature’s cruelty.
Artic Urseinen Traits
Ability Score Improvement
You gain a +1 to your Constitution and Strength.
Age
These anthropomorphic creatures age at the rate between humans and bears, living till around 60 on average.
Cold Resistance
You gain cold resistance. Additionally, when you make saves against environmental dangers in a the Artic or Mountainous terrains, you gain advantage.
Elemental Attunement
You gain the Frostbite cantrip and can cast Burning Hands once per short rest with it’s damage type replaced with cold damage.
Massive Weight
Your carrying capacity is doubled when determining your push, pull, drag, or carrying weights.
Size
Your Size is Large. Please see the Large Race Rules section for more information.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 40 feet.
Natural Instinct
These creatures have a 60ft darkvision due to their animal-like instincts, their sight is shades of grey. Additionally, all perception checks that rely on smell are made at advantage.
Languages
Common, Urseinen (Bear), and 1 of your choice.