Homebrew Gerudo Species Details

The Gerudo are a proud race of female warriors that thrive in the deserts at the edge of Hyrule. At times, they have been staunch allies of the Hyrulian people, but the history between the two has been filled with tension and strife. Gerudo are born almost exclusively female, and have rigid rules about allowing men into their midst. Once every 100 years, a male Gerudo is born into the tribe. His birth is treated as a momentous occasion, and it is believed that he will play an important role in the tribe’s future in years to come.

Gerudo Society

Gerudo societies have many strict laws that govern all residents and visitors, but perhaps the most notable law is that men are not allowed within the city walls. Even the King of Hyrule is denied entry. Other races send female diplomats to the Gerudo for negotiations and treaties. Gerudo operate outposts near their cities which are less restrictive and allow men to come and go as they please, allowing for easier trade and opportunities for companionship.
The Gerudo maintain a fierce military force composed of powerful warriors and wise sages. They’ve harnessed the power of the dry desert storms, gaining the ability to channel lightning into their weaponry to enhance their destructive capabilities. While they originally stood behind Ganon in the Great War, they switched sides partway through and were critical for turning the tide in Hyrule’s favor.
After serving the tribe for a number of years, Adult Gerudo are freed from all responsibilities and allowed to leave their city and live a life of their own. It is then they focus on fulfilling personal ambitions, exploring the land of Hyrule to their heart’s content. Gerudo are known for stirring up trouble in other parts of Hyrule. When one wanders into town, almost everyone takes notice and keeps a close eye on her.

Their Time in the Sun

An adventuring Gerudo is a woman filled with ambition and passion, letting loose from the restrictive laws that have governed her life thus far. They are bold and tend to seek out adventure at every turn, often prioritizing themselves over the safety of their party members. Despite this, a Gerudo almost always returns home once her adventuring days are behind her.

Gerudo Names

Gerudo women have traditional names derived from words in the Gerudo language. They tend to have two or three syllables, and usually end in a vowel. Gerudo take no last names.
Examples: Naboora, Urbosa, Riju, Pasha, Anche, Tali, Spera

Gerudo Males

Gerudo males are extremely rare, born only once every 100 years. Their tend to have a huge impact on the world and are important historical figures. If you wish to play as one, consult your DM first. It may be difficult to do so without greatly impacting the narrative of the world.

Gerudo Traits

Gerudo share the following traits and abilities.
 Age. Gerudo reach adulthood at the same time as humans, but tend to age more slowly after that. They live to be 120.
 Size. Gerudo women stand tall at an average of 7-9 feet, and have Athletic builds that support their frame. Gerudo men are slightly taller. Your size is medium.
 Speed. Your base walking speed is 35 feet
 Desert Weapon Training. You are proficient with Scimitars, Glaives, Spears, and Shortbows.
 Imposing Presence. You have proficiency in Intimidation and Persuasion.
 Fury of the Sands When you damage a creature with an attack or a spell, you can cause the attack or spell to deal extra damage to the creature. The extra damage equals your proficiency bonus plus your level. Once you use this trait, you can't use it again until you finish a short or long rest.
 Desert Born. You are acclimated to extreme heat, as described in Chapter 5 of the DMG. Additionally, you are unaffected by difficult terrain caused by sand.
 Languages. You can speak, read, and write Gerudo and Common.

 

Gerudo Traits

As a Gerudo, you have the following racial traits.

Creature Type

You are a Humanoid.

Size

Gerudo women stand tall at an average of 7-9 feet, and have Athletic builds that support their frame. Gerudo men are slightly taller. Your size is medium.

Speed

Your walking speed is 35 feet.

Desert Weapon Training

You are proficient with Scimitars, Glaives, Spears, and Shortbows.

Imposing Presence

You have proficiency in Intimidation and Persuasion.

Fury of the Sands

When you damage a creature with an attack or a spell, you can cause the attack or spell to deal extra damage to the creature. The extra damage equals your proficiency bonus plus your level. Once you use this trait, you can't use it again until you finish a short or long rest.

Desert Born

You are acclimated to extreme heat, as described in Chapter 5 of the DMG. Additionally, you are unaffected by difficult terrain caused by sand.