The Beornings are great woodsmen that dwell within the vales of the Anduin between Mirkwood and the Great River. Though few in number, they possess great strength, carrying mighty axes and great bows made of yew. Under the rule of Grimbeorn, the Beornings keep the roads between the Misty Mountains and Mirkwood clear of the servants of Sauron, though their services come at a price. If it wasn’t for the work of the Beornings, it is likely that the regions they protected would be overrun with Orcs.
Beornings are sturdy, versatile fighters. Each of them can be armed for either melee or
