Homebrew Gerudo Species Details

Amazonian warriors

An all female race with a male born only once every hundred years. Tall women typically growing to 7ft, with dark skin and reddish hair as well as longer noses. They typically wear colorful makeup in shades of green, blue, yellow, red, etc, as well as clothing usually embroidered with gold or patterned fabrics. They actually have a very keen fashion sense... Even so, despite the lack of males, Gerudo women are some of the strongest, most skilled warriors out of all races. They lack flight of Rito, Defense of Gorons, the gracefulness of Zoras, and the adaptability of Hylians. Even so, they are completed unrivaled in battle prowess. They have strength and focus behind every strike, are experts at tactics and have both endurance and strength to fight even in seemingly impossible odds. 

All women

It is extremely rare for men to be born to Gerudo. The last one born in the Gerudo region was supposedly Ganondorf. It is said that any male born in the Gerudo region will be the next king. This does not apply to those who have been adopted however. Due to the rarity of men being born, chiefs are always women. With women leading, women owning all shops, women training, the Gerudo have established a powerful bond of sisterhood. They have strength in numbers and fight valiantly to defend each other and their homeland. They will take initiative if need be, raiding any groups of monsters or Yiga they deem dangerous, armed together. Their sisterhood has also given them plenty of time to tap into their more feminine aspects. Making them well versed in makeup, beauty, and self-care. As well as giving helpful, womanly advice.

Falling in Love

Men are completely banned from entering Gerudo town. As such, Gerudo have a tradition of venturing outside of their city walls, exploring the world to learn more of other customs, expand the knowledge, fashion, etc. Most importantly? To fall in love. This has led to healthy relationships between Gerudo, Gorons, Hylians and even Zoras. Relations with Rito are less likely but not impossible.

Motherly Champion

Rumors that Ganon was once born as a male Gerudo brings shame to the Gerudo race... However, the Gerudo especially look towards Urbosa for this very reason. Their champion was powerful, beautiful, graceful, and loving. She was the peak Gerudo. Since her passing many women in Gerudo town when in times of strife typically look to her for support, asking her to help give them strength and the courage to press on. Speaking bad of Urbosa will earn a hard scolding.

Gerudo Traits

Most Gerudo have the following traits

Ability Score Increase

Gain 2 points in Charisma and 1 point in Dexterity.

Desert Folk

The Gerudo have lived in the desert for a majority of their lives. They have braved the scorching sun day after day. They are immune to the negative effects of a hot environment and require half as much water.

Skilled With Weapons

Gerudo have proficiency in martial weapons.

Just like Seals

Roll advantage for stealth when trying to mount wild creatures.

Flurry Rush

If an enemy misses an attack and is within 5ft, you may have an attack of opportunity. At level 7, if you have a shield equipped, you may also take the same action with ranged attacks.

Blurred Vision

Can see 30 ft when caught in sandstorm/snowstorm/fog

Age

Mature at 16 and typically live until their 70's.

Alignment

Gerudo have no particular alignment. They tend to hold themselves to the laws of their tribes and codes, however their mischief can lead them to be chaotic as well.

Language

Common, Gerudo (Sylvan), another language of choice.

Friend or Voe

Though the most common gender is female — known as Vai — male Gerudo can — on occasion — be born (roughly every one hundred years). Men who are born to a Gerudo woman are crowned as the King of Gerudo. However, there is the possibility of adoption. If a Gerudo woman were to adopt another male it would likely be another Hylian male due to the other race's inability to survive in the desert. Those who are either born to a Gerudo or raised by them are called Voe — the Gerudo word meaning male. Those adopted still wouldn't be allowed inside Gerudo town, but would be raised in neighboring areas. Whether a Gerudo has a home outside the town, bazaars or elsewhere in the desert. These Voe typically dress similarly to their mothers, gold embroidered clothing that shows off their midriff, with hair tied up. While they are Hylians by blood, they have been trained as warriors like any other Gerudo.