Goliath

Occupying high peaks including those of the Long Knap, Goliaths are relatively rare in Cabochon. Their small colonies known as 'bastions' dot various montane areas throughout. Most notably, a large colony in the Ochre Hills create an understood boundary between the Darkfyre pack of the Lost Steppe and the gnomes around Du'chan. While not as terse as the southern dragonborn, goliaths often choose physical resolution to conflict rather than long-winded debate.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Claiming origin from the giants of old, Goliaths carve similar yet smaller silhouettes. Standing 7 foot tall on average, these hulking humanoids have adapted to life at high elevations. The low oxygen and cold temperatures of these altitudes may suffocate less hardy creatures but goliaths take it in stride. Their bodies are naturally muscular and require a largely carnivorous diet to maintain muscle mass. Donned in furs and leathers, goliaths also accent themselves in colorful inks that may help display their tribe, rank, and family. Skins color can vary between albino white, various shades of grey, and even light green. Most male goliaths grow little hair on their head apart from massive beards while female goliaths present with many types of head or facial hair.

Additional Information

Social Structure

Goliath society is largely structured in nomadic bands who align themselves to one of several worshiped giants. While tribes my adopt the surface ideals of their worshiped saints, goliaths value strength and self-sufficiency as they do life itself. Golaiths that fail to contribute to the tribe or become too frail are expelled. Sickness and injury are treated but grievous injury and terminal diseases are treated with such resignation. As do their giant gods, goliaths would rather die in battle than succumb quietly. This injured pride leads many to pyrrhic battles even within their own tribes to establish dominance. Displays of talent and dedication are how goliaths establish their standing within tribes and will openly mock weakness anywhere displayed irregardless of relationship or nobility.

Origin/Ancestry

GIant

Lifespan

~ 80 years

Average Height

7' - 8'

Average Weight

280 - 340 lbs.

Average Physique

Muscular

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

White to Dark Grey skin tones, often bald, various symbolic tattoos

Notable Goliaths:
Succ Goastnukle

Goliath

Ability Score Increase +2 Str, +1 Con

Size Medium

Speed 30ft

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Natural Athlete: You have proficiency in the Athletics skill.
Stone’s Endurance: You can focus yourself to occasionally shrug off injury. When you take damage, you can use your reaction to roll a d12. Add your Constitution modifier to the number rolled, and reduce the damage by that total. After you use this trait, you can’t use it again until you finish a short or long rest.
Powerful Build: You count as one size larger when determining your carrying capacity and the weight you can push, drag, or lift.
Mountain Born: You’re acclimated to high altitude, including elevations above 20,000 feet. You’re also naturally adapted to cold climates, as described in chapter 5 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide.

Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and Giant.