Homebrew Frost Goliath Species Details

At the highest mountain peaks far above the slopes where trees grow and where the air is thin and the frigid winds howl — dwell the reclusive Frost Goliaths. Few people can claim to have seen a Frost Goliath, and fewer still can claim friendship with them. Frost Goliaths wander a bleak realm of rock, wind, and cold. Their bodies look as if they are carved from mountain stone and give them great physical power. Their spirits take after the wandering wind, making them nomads who wander from peak to peak. Their hearts are infused with the cold regard of their frigid realm, leaving each Frost Goliath with the responsibility to earn a place in the tribe or die trying.

 

Pack Life

A community of Frost Goliaths are referred to as a pack. Every member of a pack has a roll to play within their community. Frost Goliath women protect the pack's territory, and rarely help with the hunting. Frost Goliath men are the hunters of the clan, and rarely help with the protection of the territory. The Frost Goliath women are larger and bulkier then the males which is why the women protect the territory. Frost Goliath females who are stubborn about hunting or have too much energy join the men as ambush predators, while hunting herds of Bison the men will take on the alpha as the women ambush the weak and drag them away. Unlike their mountain born cousins, the Frost Goliaths are gentle when it comes to the pack. All members take care of their elderly, and young as if they were their own. Frost Goliaths who leave the pack are almost always welcomed back with joy and cheer as long as they bring stories from the alien world outside of the mountains.

 

Physical Traits

Frost Goliaths have either porcelain skin or light blue skin , which gradually is covered with tattoos commemorating their grandest accomplishments. Both male and female Frost Goliath stand around 7.5 to 8.5 feet tall. Frost Goliaths have large, muscular builds that help them overpower any opponent they come across. Their eyes are deep crimson, a sharp contrast against the gentle blue or white of their skin.

 

 

Survival of the Fittest

 

Frost Goliaths are feared and hated by much of the outside world, so they keep to themselves and hide along mountaintops, communing with few people other than members of their tribe or other nearby Goliaths. They will do whatever it takes to survive, even if it means murder.

Frost Goliaths are usually wary of outsiders, doing whatever they can to drive them away from their pack. Should an outsider prove their worth, be it by their strength or some other feat, Frost Goliaths will adopt the outsider into their pack, praising them and treating them as though they are their own. Anyone who displays weakness or cowardice is left behind or killed, depending on the situation.

Frost Goliaths are more primal and violent than traditional Goliaths. Should a member of the pack fall behind or become grievously injured, the rest of the pack will do whatever they can to help them, but only as long as it is clear that the Frost Goliath is doing their absolute best to keep up. Otherwise, they are seen as a liability, and are abandoned to fend for themselves. This is extremely rare, as most Frost Goliaths are terrified at the idea of being seen as a weakness or burden to those around them.

Frost Goliaths are often led by a chieftain who is the wisest and most experienced member of the pack. The chieftain of a pack attends every hunting trip, and every battle, regardless of how old or weak they are. It is seen as their duty to ensure the survival of their pack, and that means being there to defend them when fighting against any adversary.

 

Goliath Names

Every Frost Goliath has two names, a birth name assigned to them by their parents, and a nickname assigned to them by the pack chieftain.

Birthnames are rarely linked to gender. Frost Goliaths see women and males as equal in all things, and find societies with roles divided by gender to be puzzling . To a Frost Goliath, people who are best at a job should be the one tasked with doing it.

A Frost Goliaths nickname is a description that can change on the whim of a pack chieftain. It refers to a notable deed, either a success or failure, committed by the Frost Goliaths. 

Frost Goliaths present all three names when identifying themselves in the order of birthname, and nickname.

Birth Names: Aukan, Eglath, Gae-Al, Gauthak, Ilikan, Keothi, Kuori, Lo-Kag, Manneo, Maveith, Nalla, Orilo, Paavu, Pethani, Thalai, Thotham, Uthal, Vaunea, Vimak

Nicknames: Bearkiller, Dawncaller, Fearless, Flintfinder, Horncarver, Keeneye, Lonehunter, Longleaper, Rootsmasher, Skywatcher, Steadyhand, Threadtwister, Twice-Orphaned

Frost Goliath Traits

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

Ability Score Increase

Your Strength score increases by 2, and your Constitution score increases by 1

Alignment

Frost Goliaths have a sense of Loyalty, and respect, but usually this only applies to those deemed worthy of it through displays of combat prowess or other deeds. This, combined with their general disregard for laws pushes them toward the Lawful Evil natures.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30ft

Size

Frost Goliaths are between 7.5 to 8.5 feet tall, and weigh between 200 to 400 pounds

Age

Unlike Humans or traditional Goliaths, Frost Goliaths can live for up to 250 years

Snow Born

Nonmagical difficult terrain caused by snow does not effect you

Natural Athlete

You have proficiency in the Athletics skill

Powerful Build

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

Snow's Endurance

You can focus yourself to 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.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Giant