Goliaths (Wildemount)
GOLIATHS
The goliaths of Exandria are a mighty people with stone
giant blood running in their veins. Most stand well over
seven feet tall and are blessed with a naturally powerful
physique. Like their stone giant progenitors, goliaths are
a rare sight in Wildemount. Most live on isolated peaks
in the Cyrios Mountains, the Penumbra Range, and
on the isolated land of Eiselcross. Those few goliaths
who are exiled from their herds and wander into more
densely peopled lands are uniformly greeted with fear
and confusion.
Goliaths have a compulsion to compete and keep
score, counting their deeds and tallying their accomplishments
to compare to others. Goliaths love to win,
but they see defeat as a prod to improve their skills.
Above all else, they are driven to outdo their past efforts.
Few goliaths reach old age, as most die attempting to
surpass their past achievements.
Among goliaths, any adult who can't or won't contribute
to the herd is expelled. A lone goliath has little
chance of survival, especially an older or weaker one.
Goliaths have little pity for adults who can't take care
of themselves, though a sick or injured individual is
treated, as a result of the goliath concept of fair play.
GOLIATH NAMES
Every goliath has three names: a birth name assigned
by the newborn's mother and father, a nickname assigned
by the herd's chief, and a family or herd name.
Goliath Birth Names: Aukan, Eglath, Gauthak, Ilikan,
Keothi, Kuori, Lo-Kag, Manneo, Maveith, Nalla, Orilo,
Pethani, Thalai, Thotham, Uthal, Vaunea, Vimak
Goliath Nicknames: Bearkiller, Fearless, Horncarver,
Keeneye, Lonehunter, Rootsmasher, Steadyhand,
Twice-Orphaned, Twistedlimb, Wordpainter
Goliath Herds: Anakalathai, Elanithino, Gathakanathi,
Kalagiano, Katho-Olavi, Kolae-Gileana, Ogolakanu,
Thuliaga, Thunukalathi, Vaimei-Laga
GOLIATH TRAITS
A goliath character has the following racial traits.
Ability Score Increase. Your Strength score increases
by 2, and your Constitution score increases by 1 .
Age. Goliaths have lifespans comparable t o humans.
They enter adulthood in their late teens and usually live
less than a century.
Alignment. Goliath society, with its clear roles and
tasks, has a strong lawful bent. The goliath sense of fairness,
balanced with an emphasis on self-sufficiency and
personal accountability, pushes them toward neutrality.
Size. Goliaths stand between 7 and 8 feet tall and
weigh between 280 and 340 pounds. Your size is Medium.
Here's how to determine your height and weight
randomly, starting with rolling a size modifier:
Size modifier = 2d10
Height = 6 feet + 2 inches + your size modifier in inches
Weight in pounds = 200 + (2d6 x your size modifier)
Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
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.
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