Homebrew Dwariath Species Details

At the highest mountain peaks — far above the slopes where trees grow and where the air is thin and the frigid winds howl — dwell the reclusive goliaths. Few folk can claim to have seen a Goliath let alone a Dwariath, and fewer still can claim friendship with them. Dwariath wander a bleak realm of rock, wind, and cold. Their bodies look as if they are carved from mountain stone and give them great physical power. Their spirits take after the wandering wind, making them nomads who wander from peak to peak. Their hearts are infused with the cold regard of their frigid realm, leaving each dwariath with the responsibility to earn a place in there society or die trying.

Kingdoms rich in ancient grandeur, halls carved into the roots of mountains, the echoing of picks and hammers in deep mines and blazing forges, a commitment to clan and tradition, and a burning hatred for goblins and orcs--these common threads unit all dwariath.

Gold, gods and clan

Dwariath who take up the adventuring life might be motivated by a desire for treasure--for it's own sake, for a specific purpose, or even a altruistic desire to help others. Other dwariath are driven by the command or inspiration of a dirty, a direct calling or simply a desire to bring glory to one of the Dwariath gods. Clan and ancestry are also important motivators. A Dwariath might seek to restore a clan's lost honor, avenge an ancient wrong the clan suffered. Or a Dwariath might search for the axe wielded by a mighty ancestors, lost on the field of battle centuries ago.

Driven Competitors

Every day brings a new challenge to a Dwariath. Food, and water are rare in the uppermost mountain reaches while most Dwariath, carve a home in the mountains big enough to fit half a clan. A individual’s heroic effort can ensure the entire group’s survival.

Dwariath thus place a premium on self-sufficiency and individual skill though, they try to work together as one. They have a compulsion to 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.

This dedication to competition has a dark side. Dwariath are ferocious competitors, but above all else they are driven to outdo their past efforts. Few Dwariath adventurers reach old age, as most die attempting to surpass their past accomplishments.

Fair Play

For dwariath, competition exists only when it is supported by a level playing field. Competition measures talent, dedication, and effort. Those factors determine survival in their home territory, not reliance on magic items, money, or other elements that can tip the balance one way or the other. Dwariath happily rely on such benefits, but they are careful to remember that such an advantage can always be lost. A Dwariath who relies too much on them can grow complacent, a recipe for disaster in the mountains.

This trait manifests most strongly when Dwariath interact with other folk. If a king lacks the intelligence or leadership to lead, then clearly the most talented person in the kingdom should take his place. Dwariath rarely keep such opinions to themselves, but, they do not mock those who rely on society’s structures or rules to maintain power.

Not so surprising mix

Dwarfs and Goliath are both tough and hardy, wise and charismatic, and strong, so there's not a very large difference besides hight, while dwarfs stand under five and a half feet Goliaths stand well over six. So dwariath range from five to seven feet tall on average. There skin color is any where from a light gray, to a dark tan. Their hair color is either brown, black, White, a copper color, or a bronze color. They'll often have beards if they're male. Their eye color is either emerald green, lapis blue, stone gray or rarely, ruby red. An old dwariath legend says those with ruby eyes are destined for greatness.

 

Dwariath Names

Every Dwariath has two names: a birth name assigned by the newborn’s mother and father, and a family or clan name. A birth name is up to three syllables long. 

Birth names are rarely linked to gender. Dwariath see females and males as equal in all things, and they find societies with roles divided by gender to be slightly puzzling. To a Dwariath, the person who is best at a job should be the one tasked with doing it.

Dwariath present both names when identifying themselves, in the order of birth name, and then clan name. In casual conversation, they use their nickname.

Birth Names: Aukan, Eglath, Gae-Al, Gauthak, Ilikan, Keothi, Kuori, Lo-Kag, Manneo, Maveith, Nalla, Orilo, Paavu, Pethani, Thalai, Thotham, Uthal, Vaunea, Vimak, 

Male names: Adrik, Albrich, dain, Fargrim, flint,orsik, thorin, tordek. 

Female names: amber, diesa, eldeth, finelen, gunloda, kathra, sanle.

 

Clan Names: Anakalathai, Elanithino, Gathakanathi, Kalagiano, Katho-Olavi, Kolae-Gileana, Ogolakanu, Thuliaga, Thunukalathi, Vaimei-Laga, balderk, battle hammer, brawn anvil, dankil, fireforge, Frostbeard, gorun, holderhek, Iron fist, loderr, lutgehr, lootgather, rumnaheim, strakiln, torrun, ungart.

Dwariath Traits

Half-goliath traits and Half-dwarf traits

Dwarven resilience

You have advantage on saving throws and you have poison resistance.

Dwarven combat training

You have proficiency with the battleaxe, handaxe, light hammer, and war hammer 

Ability Score Increase

Your Strength score increases by 2, and your wisdom score increases by 1.

Age

Goliaths have lifespans comparable to humans. They enter adulthood in their late teens and usually live less than a century.

Size

Goliaths are between 7 and 8 feet tall and weigh between 280 and 340 pounds. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

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 have resistance to cold damage. You’re also acclimated to high altitude, including elevations above 20,000 feet.

Languages

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