Homebrew Golric Species Details
History
The sad truth is that these Half-Breeds are often the result of force or revenge. Between warring tribes of orcs and goliaths, brutal displays of dominance — particularly instigated by the orcs — are certainly not unheard of (as seen in the history of half-orcs). There are cases of goliaths exhibiting similar behavior, but they are almost exclusively acting of vengeance rather than instigation. Because of the harsh nature of their conception, and the hostility they are shown from birth, Golrics tend to develop one of two ways: either with lofty ideals, trying to leave their mark on this plane and change it for the better... or with an icy, cold contempt for a world that could allow such abomination in the first place.
Society
Seen as abominations from both races, Golrics are often abused by their societies or cast out and left to die. Pariahs even within their own cultures, most are forced into lives of servitude, oppression, or solitude. Thus, they tend to be highly distrusting of others, only ever sure of their own motivations and intentions, and each has their own way of maintaining their guard: many through silent brooding, but many through boisterous humor — however, just like most other outcasts, the half-breeds do typically long for some semblance of acceptance in the world around them... they simply try not to show it.
Golric Traits
Golric traitsAlignment
Being outcasts and on their own from as early an age as they can remember, most Golrics tend to have a chaotic disposition, with a strong sense of self-importance. They can range across the spectrum of good and evil, often dependent on their oldest memories of treatment or their first encounters with other societies.
Darkvision
You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can't discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write Common, Giant, and Orc.
Powerful build
Your carry weight counts as one size larger than you are
Relentless Endurance
When you are reduced to 0 Hit Points but not killed outright, you can drop to 1 hit point instead. You can’t use this feature again until you finish a Long Rest.
Ability score increase
Your Strength and your Constitution score increases by 2.
Age
Typically, a Golric can live for more than nine decades but rarely more than a century.
Size
Golrics are always thickly and densely muscled, but can vary in size quite significantly due to their inconsistent genetics: examples fit anywhere between 6 and nearly 9 feet tall and weighing between 240 and 400 lbs. Your size is Large.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 40 feet.
Giant Blood
Your ancestry enables your body to be stronger and endure more, your max strength and con are increased to 24.
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.
Aggressive
As a bonus action, you can move up to your speed toward an enemy of your choice that you can see or hear. You must end this move closer to the enemy than you started. After you use this trait, you can’t use it again until you finish a short or long rest.
Mountain born
You’re acclimated to high altitude, including elevations above 20,000 feet. You’re also naturally adapted to cold climates, as described in chapter 5 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide.
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