Goliaths are a formidable and resilient race known for their towering stature and indomitable spirit. They embody the strength and endurance of the mountain giants from whom they descend, blended with a profound respect for competition, fairness, and the natural world. Goliaths thrive in harsh environments, from snowy peaks to rugged highlands, where their physical prowess and ability to survive against the odds are unmatched.
Society and Culture
Goliath society is organized into clans that are as much about kinship as they are about competition. Life in these clans revolves around the pursuit of personal excellence and the contribution to the clan’s welfare. Their culture is rich with tales of heroic deeds, with each Goliath striving to outdo the accomplishments of their ancestors. Goliaths have a deep respect for the environment, and their rituals often involve offerings to the spirits of the land, seeking harmony with the natural world.
Relations with Other Races
Goliaths are viewed with awe and sometimes fear by other races due to their imposing stature and reputation for strength. However, those who come to know them understand that Goliaths possess a profound sense of fairness and a willingness to aid those in need. Their respect for challenge and competition often leads them to form bonds with adventurers who share their courage and determination.
Goliath Adventurers
Goliath adventurers are driven by the desire to prove their strength, to protect their homelands, or to achieve a legendary status within their clan. Their natural abilities make them exceptional fighters, rangers, or barbarians. For a Goliath, adventuring is an opportunity to test their limits, gain renown, and bring honor to their clan through acts of bravery and skill.
Age
Goliaths reach adulthood in their late teens and live less than a century, with their lives marked by constant challenges that hone their physical and mental toughness.
Alignment
Goliaths lean towards lawful alignments, valuing a structured society where every member knows their role and the importance of the collective over the individual. They embody a range of moral alignments, often influenced by their deep connection to nature and their clan.
Size
Goliaths stand between 7 to 9 feet tall, with broad shoulders and a commanding presence that emphasizes their strength and towering figure.
Your size is medium.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 35 feet.
Your base swimming speed is 17 feet*.
Your base climbing speed is 20 feet.
* calculated speed.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write: Common, Giant.
Ability Score Increase
- Strength: +2
- Constitution: +1
Skill Proficiency
You have the following skills: Athletics.
Race Features
Powerful Build
You count as one size larger when determining your carrying capacity and the weight you can push, drag, or lift, a trait that showcases your giant heritage.
Stone’s Endurance
You can focus yourself to occasionally shrug off injury. Once per short or long rest, when you take damage, you can roll a d12 and add your Constitution modifier to the number rolled, and reduce the damage by that total.
Natural Athlete
You have proficiency in the Athletics skill, a testament to your physical capabilities and your lifestyle that demands constant physical exertion.
Mountain Born
You’re acclimated to high altitude and cold climates. You have advantage on saving throws against cold.
Credits: Game Squire