CC25 Character 17: Findemir (The One Ring RPG)

Character 17: The One Ring RPG

It’s day 18 of the CC25 challenge. I couldn’t post yesterday, so this is character 17. Since it’s the weekend, expect a pair of characters for numbers 18 and 19.

The Lord of the Rings

I’ve been on a bit of a Lord of the Rings kick lately. I’ve been listening to the fantastic audiobook version of the Fellowship of the Ring, read by Andy Serkis. Serkis does a fantastic job narrating Tolkien’s prose. While I love the Lord of the Rings books and movies, I can admit that reading the books can be a bit slow. Hearing them narrated, however, is a wonderful experience and I strongly recommend checking them out if you haven’t. Your local library probably has a copy to borrow via Libby or a similar service. That’s where I got my copy!

The Character: Findemir the Ranger

From Rangers of the North for MERP

 

Findemir is a Ranger of the North, one of the descendants of the Dunedain who patrol the lands of Middle Earth to keep its free peoples safe from the dark powers of the world. Findemir is an experienced warrior, trained in fighting with a spear and shield in the manner of an infantry soldier. Indeed, he personally feels that the spear is a superior weapon to the sword. This opinion is partially inspired by Findemir’s experience battling trolls and similar dangers in the Trollshaws.

Compared to some of his fellow rangers, Findemir is less secretive and more open. He often hires himself out to travelers, acting as a guide through the wildlands east of Rivendell, and makes no secret of his name or wilderness skills. He’s rather bold, sometimes to the point of overconfidence, and sticks strongly to his personal code of honor.