Beorn

Beorn
Beorn was a man, but he was a skinchanger who had the ability to transform into a black bear. As a man Beorn was large with strong arms and legs. He had black hair, bushy eyebrows, and a beard. He lived between Mirkwood and Anduin, directly east of the Carrock -a great rock in the middle of the river. His home was in a wood of oak trees. A thorn hedge sorrounded his compound and inside were stables, barns, and sheds made of wood. His house was a long hall with two wings and a veranada. Beorn grew flowers, clovers, and had hives full of bees. He lived with many animals including cows, sheep, horses, ponies, and dogs. He loved animals and didn't kill them for food. he mainly ate bread, honey, cream, and fruit. Beorn kept maily to himself. He died sometime before the War of the Ring.

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Beorn is an excellent friend for Bilbo!