Homebrew Eldarin Goliath Species Details

Eldarin Goliaths are a very half race that is rarely seen living into adulthood, Since contact to Goliath mountain tribes are few and far between, few folk can claim to have seen a true goliath and fewer still can claim to bare children with them. This half race is a unique birth when the rare occasion the Eldarin city crosses over into the material plane of the mountains from the feywild, allowing for the brief contact of the two races, When a coupling bears a child it is usually ostracized by the Goliath clan often causing them to feel out of place and confused.

Driven Competitors

Every day brings a new challenge to any goliath, even more so for the half species. Food, water, and shelter are rare in the uppermost mountain reaches. A single mistake can bring doom to an entire tribe, while an individual’s heroic effort can ensure the entire group’s survival. Thus a desire for self-sufficiency and individual skill is a premium for any tribe member, meaning a half goliath must strive further to obtain their place in the tribe; since tribe members have a compulsion to keep score, counting their deeds and tallying their accomplishments to compare to others.

Bred into a goliath tribe, the dedication to competition has a dark side. Goliaths are ferocious competitors, but above all else they are driven to outdo their past efforts. If a goliath slays a dragon, he or she might seek out a larger, more powerful wyrm to battle. Few goliath adventurers reach old age, as most die attempting to surpass their past accomplishments.

Unfair Play

Usually Goliaths are fair when it comes to competing on a level playing field, this curtesy does not extend to half breeds however. Eldarin Goliaths are prodded to be better, more dedicated and apply more effort to everything they do, these factors are to ensure their survival in the tribe and territory and not to rely on simple tools or applications as a goliath who relies too much on them can grow complacent, a recipe for disaster in the mountains; However to an outside eye this treatment can often be seen as cruel and unruly. Because of this upbringings, interacting with common folk can often promote this trait to occur, striving an individual to prove they are the better and often speak their mind when they feel it is necessary.

Feywild Dreams

Because of their elven lineage, Eldarin Goliath half-bred can often dream and have visions of the cities that are inhabited by the Eldarin elves, even if the cities themselves have not shifted in the material plane. It can often be seen that when this occurs, the features of the individual take on a more elf like appearance and they can become more revitalized upon exiting these trances.. 

Eldarin Goliath Traits

Goliaths share a number of traits in common with each other.

Creature Type

You are a Humanoid.

Size

Goliaths are usually around 6 feet tall. Your size is Medium.

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.

Little Giant

You count as one size larger when determining your carrying capacity and the weight you can push, drag, or lift.

Fey Step

In times of need, You can cast the misty step spell once using this trait. You regain the ability to do so when you finish a short or long rest.

Mountain Born

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