Homebrew Geitlan (Goatfolk) Species Details

Geitlan, known to many as Goatfolk, are a race of half-human half-goat humanoids similar to Satyrs or Minotaur. They have goat-like heads, complete with horns and rectangular pupils. Their entire body is covered in coarse fur that comes in many different patterns and colors. They have humanoid torso and arms, but their legs are bent backwards and end in cloven hooves. Many have a short stubby tail, but it is not uncommon to lack one.

Geitlan (Goatfolk) Traits

Geitlan, commonly known as Goatfolk, are a race of fully anthropomorphic goats. These upright, shaggy humanoids stand on cloven hooves, sport impressive curved horns, and possess distinctly goat-like heads with rectangular pupils and long, expressive faces.

Age

Geitlan mature rather quickly, reaching adulthood at 13 years. They live slightly shorter lives than humans, to around 70 years old.

Alignment

Geitlan tend to stay neutral in most aspects of life, preferring to keep to themselves and act at the moment. However, they are likely to shift their outlook after being exposed to other cultures for long lengths of time.

Size

Adult Geitlan are generally close to 5 feet tall and average around 180 pounds. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 35 feet. Your base climbing speed is 15 feet on natural rock.

Stable Footing

 You are not slowed by difficult terrain caused by rocks, gravel, sheer faces and other such obstacles, and can stand on anything that isn't a 90 degree angle.

Hardy

You are proficient in the Survival skill.

Horns

You are never unarmed. Your horns are a melee weapon that deals 1d6 bludgeoning damage, and you are proficient with your horns.

(Reaction) Force of Will

You have advantage advantage on saves or skill checks to not be knocked back. As a reaction, you can plant yourself firmly on a surface you are standing on making you immune to all knockback effects until the start of your next turn. You may use this ability once before requiring a short or long rest. You must be already standing on a solid surface in order to use this ability.

Poison Immunity

Geitlans can eat anything plant based, and their immune system are strong. You gain immunity from ingesting poisons, being poisoned by food, and any other negative effect from eating plant based materials.

Talk with Goats

You can cast Speak with animals at will but only to Goats.

Mountain Born

You’re acclimated to high altitude, including elevations over 20,000 feet. You’re also naturally adapted to cold climates, as described in chapter 5 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide.

Ability Score Increase

Your Constitution score increases by 2 and your Wisdom score increases by 1.

Languages

You can read and write Common, Sylvan, and one other language of your choice.

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