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Middle-Earth Role Playing
Black Numenoreans

        The term “Black Numenorean” (S. “Mornumenedian”) is used to describe Men of Dunedian stock who are descended from the “unfaithful” Numenorean colonist and conquerors who came to Middle-earth during the middle and late Second Age. These unfaithful had broken with the Valar and Elves who had bequeathed them the inland kingdom of Numenor at the beginning of the Second Age, and many worshipped their own idols and paid homage to the Dark Lord Sauron. Gradually, the unfaithful came to control Numenor and her colonies, the greatest of which was centered around the Havens of Umbar. When Numenor was destroyed by Eru in S.A. 3319 many of the unfaithful survied in their refuges in Middle-earth.

        Black Numenoreans, therefore, are actually very similar in physical and cultural character to the Dunedain. Certain changes have occurred after their centuries of separate development, but both groups have actively sought to remain relatively pure and true to their origins.

       

Physical Character
	Build: Strong and imposing, with angular features. Men average 225 pounds, women 150 pounds.         Coloring: After long years in the hot south, the Black Numenoreans have tanned, grey-brown skin, and black hair. Their piercing eyes are various shades of grey.         Endurance: Considerable.         Height: Men average 6’4”, women 5’10.         Lifespan: 90-175 years.         Resistance: Average.         Special Abilities: + 25 to sailing maneuvers. +10 to melee offensive Bonuses, -10 to Defensive bonus.
Culture
	Clothing and Decoration: Black and gold are their favored colors. They wear rich clothing made of dyed silk and cotton. Gems and feathers add elaboration. The karma – Numenor’s famous overlapping scale helm surmounted by a colored leather fish crest- is still in use.         Fears and Inabilities: They fear death, but not in battle. Confidence and passion lead them to believe they can overcome any known physical enemy.         Lifestyle: Black Numenorean culture reflects a rigid slant. Their societies are well ordered and ruled by a force of personality, backed by harsh law. Dictators and oligarchs hold they Black Numenorean upper class. Warriors are considered the elite and most men serve in the arm at one time in their lives. This has enabled them to most always be at war, Superb craftsmanship and fighters, the Black Numenoreans are expert at ship-building and naval warfare.         Marriage Pattern: Monogamous. The line is traced through the male.         Religion: Organized religion is the norm among Black Numenoreans. The most important cults are those pertaining to death and the afterlife, for these old Numenorean concerns have been perpetuated and modified. Mummification is the norm.         Most revere their own local heroes or gods associated with war, power, terror, and the unknown. They see the untamed Darkness as the only frontier they cannot master; therefore they worship it. Those few that still worship the Valar favor Tulkas the Strong, the greatest master of strength and deeds. It is the always-laughing Tulkas who best embodies the spirit of raw strength, for he is quick to make war, weak of counsel, forthright, and sword of passion and honor.
Other Factors
	Demeanor: Black Numenoreans are generally haughty and self-centered- rash, confident, and full of pride. They believe in their own superiority and support the view that is the destiny of their race to rule Middle-earth. Their views have made them quick to strike a blow; warlike and single-minded, they enjoy a fight. When in a superior position they will rarely offer quarter.         Language: They have a strong passion for tradition and have, therefore, maintained the Adunaic tongue of Numenor in a relatively pure form (Rank 5). Most also know Westron (Rank 5) and Haradaic (Rank 5).         Prejudices: Black Numenoreans are biased against nearly every other people, but their prejudices against the Elves and the Dunedain are practically vehement.         Restrictions on Professions: None.         Background Options: Due to their stratified society and rigid upbringing, they get three background points.

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