Goron
Basic Information
Anatomy
Gorons stand taller and wider than hylians, and universally have skin of an orange-brown hue. What little "hair" they possess is so stiff and thick it resembles solid rock, and usually grows only high on a goron's scalp and across its upper back. A few gorons are also able to grow beards or other facial hair, especially if they are of advanced age. A pair of goron eyes are wide set, perfectly circular, and completely dark—possessing no whites like those of a hylian's or gerudo's eyes. Goron noses are flat. Jaws are very wide, powerful, and composed entirely of molars—used to crush and pulverize the rocks which famously make up goron diets.
Although they are physiologically more similar to earth elementals than mammals, gorons nonetheless take a humanoid shape. They are required to eat and sleep to live. Drinking serves no purpose for them. A rare few can even persist indefinitely without breathing.
Genetics and Reproduction
Gorons reproduce asexually. When a Goron decides they want a kid, they eat a special diet of gems that make them able to produce an egg, which they regurgitate and tend for in their hearth until it hatches.
Baby Goron are soft and lack the stone body surfaces that adult Goron have, they must eat a good amount of nutrient-rich rock to develop their carapace. It is a good judge of how well-off a Goron is by the strength and size of their rocky carapaces.
Growth Rate & Stages
Gorons reach adulthood in 9 to 12 years but can live to be over 100.
Dietary Needs and Habits
Mysteriously, gorons dine on rocks and other solid minerals. Tastes vary between tribes, as some prefer coarse ores, others savor gemstones, but as a whole they generally dislike sand, dirt, or other earth that isn't solid. A few dine on more traditional foods such as meat or mushrooms, but this seems to be for pleasure rather than sustenance.
Additional Information
Geographic Origin and Distribution
Most Gorons live on or around the mountainous Eldin Region.
Civilization and Culture
Naming Traditions
Although gorons only have one gender, all goron names are all considered male. These names more often than not consist of at least one "go" or "da" syllable. Deep vowel sounds such as "ah," "oh," and "oo" are prominent. "R" consonants are also very common, especially in the center of the name.
Male: Biggoron, Darbus, Daruk, Darmani, Darunia, Gongoron, Gorko, Gortram, Kabetta, Kagoron, Lyndae, Medigoron, Reagah, Rohan, Strade, Tanko, Volcon, Yunobo
Major Organizations
Goron cities and villages are almost universally built into caves or the sides of mountains, where the tastiest and most nutritious rocks are abundant. Their reliance on eating rocks makes their cultures particularly dependent on mining to survive, to the extent that the majority of gorons have experience in this profession. Many anthropologists believe gorons evolved to be as physically powerful and enduring as they are due to their race's inherent dependency on mining. Stronger gorons with greater strength made better miners, which enabled them to better survive and provide for their kin.
Goron City
The main goron settlement is located just under the two highest peaks of the Eldin mountain range, facing Lake Hylia and Hyrule City. It is located closer to the northernmost peak, an active volcano fondly named Death Mountain by the Hylians who can't get near it without specialized gear. The other tallest mountain, called Dead Mountain, is an inactive volcano.Average Technological Level
Due to their mining dependency, goron culture heavily involves stonework and the working of metals. Blacksmiths are abundant among them, and their structures are constructed almost entirely of metal. They're also one of few races that have widely adopted the use of explosive powder, and when in battle they often make use of bombs or other explosives. Their resistance to heat gives them an edge over most foes when using such powerful, but esoteric weapons.
Culture and Cultural Heritage
Gorons almost always place a high degree of value on physical strength and stamina, pride, honesty, and trustworthiness. Gorons most readily get along with races which share these values, usually including the like of subrosians, rito, and most hylians. A friend is rarely lost on a goron unless that friend is caught in a lie. Unsurprisingly, gorons often have a difficult time with people from less prideful cultures.
History
Goron have a proud history of mining rock and creating the strongest weapons from their blacksmiths who use the fires of Death Mountain. Friendly to all, they had a decent amount of trade with both hylians and gerudo, the two whom find the most use of their heavy weaponry.
Ganondorf's Rise
When Ganondorf attacked the hylians, the goron came to their aid, sending their greatest warriors to defend them. Ganondorf's forces overwhelmed both the hylian and goron troops rather quickly, however, and this left Goron City mostly undefended for the forces that arrived, and were forced to surrender. Ganondorf immediately took control of the remainder of the goron, enslaving them and using their resources and ability with stone and steel to provide weapons for his army, a sturdy castle for himself, and statues of his likeness to be erected all over Hyrule. Those who were not sent to mine, starting first with the youngest of goron, Ganondorf enforced the creation of a priesthood of goron followers that worshipped him. Indoctrinated from childhood, those gorons who were inducted into the priesthood had special tattoos added to their arms, a 5 pronged version of the Goron Symbol. These priests would become the overseers to the mining and crafting activities of their brothers, specially for locations too hot for even Ganondorf's monster army to stay in for long without protective gear or heat-resistant potions.Art by Croix22.
Lifespan
Slightly over 100 Years
Average Height
6-8 feet
Average Weight
400+ lbs
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