Goliaths
Goliaths are powerful humanoids that are descended from Giants. This grants them Giant-like strength and abilities that are reflective of their ancestry from the different species of Giant: Fire, Frost, Sea, Stone and Sky.
Goliaths are commonly found in nomadic tribes across Exorsia, these tribes are usually made up of Goliaths with multiple different Giant ancestry coexisting.
Traditionally Goliaths have two important names, their given name and their nickname that they receive as part of a coming of age ritual. This coming of age ritual is also how Goliaths get their black ink tattoos, tattoos that signify a Goliaths tribe, their role in the tribe and their ancestry.
Goliaths all take part in the age ritual when they turn 18 years old. Throughout all known Goliath societies this tradition involves climbing a sacred mountain and competing a divine challenge. Those who succeed are welcomed into the tribe and given their nickname and tattoos. Those who fail are banished.
The largest concentration of Goliath tribes are located in Atlan. Traditional Goliath tribes are violent raiders that steal and plunder to survive. They value strength and bravery above all else, constantly competing to one up each other in feats of strength. They see the existence of other people as a challenge and therefore resort to violence, giving them a violent reputation. Traditional Goliaths tribes are governed by a Chieftain, the strongest individual in the tribe. Traditional Goliath tribes also worship the Goddess Gaia, the Patron Deity of Giants, and a pantheon of Giant Gods that seem to be the Giganes from the Gigantonomy.
A different Goliath tribe are the Goliath’s of Winterkisk. They are followers of the Goddess Chauntea, the Giant name for the Goddess Demeter. Chauntea is said to have guided the ancestors of the Winterkisk Goliath to the Iron Mountains to escape their brutal raiding lives, teaching them how to farm and survive. The Winterkisk Goliaths are led by a council of elders instead of the traditional chief.
Appearance:
Goliaths are tall humanoids with natural muscles and large shoulders. A Goliath's appearance is largely dependent on their Giant ancestry, but they usually have earthen coloured skin and black ink tribal tattoos. Complexion: Goliaths have an earthen-like complexion ranging tones of stony grey, black and even light blue. Hair: Goliaths tend to be bald or have black or dark brown hair, commonly turning gray or white with age. Eyes: Goliaths have grey, blue, brown or even red coloured eyes.Maturity:
Goliaths mature around the same rate as Humans do, reaching adulthood by the age of 20.Reproduction:
Goliaths reproduce similarly to humans, though unlike humans, Goliaths become stronger and healthier during pregnancy at the cost of requiring more food. The gestation period for a goliath is around 12 months.
Origin/Ancestry
Elemental (Giantkin)
Lifespan
60 to 80 Years
Average Height
2 - 2.4 m (7 - 8 ft)
Geographic Distribution
Omnivore
Patron Deity
Gaia - The Earth Mother
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