Homebrew Primal Goliath Species Details

At the highest mountain peaks — far far above the slopes where trees grow and where the air is the thinnest and the would be fatal frigid winds howl — dwell the primal goliaths. Few folk can claim to have seen a goliath and even fewer have ever seen a primal goliath especially in their full form, and a small handful still can claim friendship with them. Primal Goliaths each command a realm with some realms consisting of solely rock, wind, and cold. Their bodies look as if they are carved from mountain stone and imbued with primordial elements corresponding with their respective realms which in turn gives them unparalleled physical power. Their spirits take after the wandering wind, making them nomads who wander from peak to peak. Their hearts are infused with the protective regard of their respective realms, leaving each goliath with the responsibility to command and defend their own realms from any threat.

Primordial Stature

Primal Goliaths may number in the few as they are ancient and unparalleled in power so only a hundred were created by the primordial forces at work in world to hold domain over realms within the material plane. Primal Goliaths are revered by all races that exist within their realms of influence, as their control on the realm is never questioned and has existed since the founding of time. 

Primal Goliaths have an unbreakable bond with each other. Each is protective of each other as they have existed with each other since before many races came to be. Therefore many races can trace their lineage back to the primal goliath that rules the realm of their heritage. 

Primordial Power

Each primal goliath is unparalleled in power by any beings even most gods don't come close. Therefore the only way for a primal goliath to die is by choice. If they decide to take a leave of absence from constant ruling over their realm to experience life alongside their subjects, which happens quite often as they join adventuring parties often whenever they are bored. This adventuring party may know of the existence of the primal goliath within their party or they may not depending if they are trusted enough. But as the primal goliath goes on adventures with them, it is only a fraction of their power as to keep it fair, therefore when they are "killed" or "die" they just revert back to their true form which exists still in their realm.

Primordial Lineage

Every primal goliath has three names: a birth name assigned by their parents, a nickname given by those who with their realm who revere them as gods and a clan/family name assigned by the ancient gods who granted them their powers along with their domains. A birth name is up to three syllables long. Clan names are five syllables or more and end in a vowel.

Birth names are rarely linked to gender. Goliaths see females and males as equal in all things. 

Primal Goliaths are capable of mating with each other and having primal goliath children which become lesser rulers within the same realm. If a primal goliath uses one of their many forms, as their true form is so daunting, massive and filled with power that many can't even be near them otherwise they would be disintegrated by the sheer power, to mate with other races that the gods have allowed to exist and allowed to be under the said goliath's rule then the offspring that comes forth is the first of their own race. Thus is the impact of primordial power on the world. 

Primal Goliath Traits

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

Ability Score Increase

Your Strength score increases by 10, and your Constitution score increases by 10.

Age

Primal Goliaths have lifespans comparable to elves. They enter adulthood in their late teens and usually live for eons.

Alignment

Goliath society, with its clear roles and tasks, has a strong lawful bent. The goliath sense of fairness, balanced with an emphasis on self- sufficiency and personal accountability, pushes them toward neutrality.

Size

Primal Goliaths when in their true form are between 700 and 800 feet tall and weigh hundreds of tons. Your size is Gargantuan. And none except your own race can be within a mile without disintegrating due to their sheer power and presence.

However when they decide to partake in adventuring with the mortal races, their form is only a fraction of the true version so they stand between 10 and 20 feet tall and weigh between 1-3 tons of pure muscle. Your size is still Gargantuan due to your true from being so massive. But this new adventuring form is capable of interacting personally with the mortal races.

Primordial Status

You are a primordial being, predating most races entirely. So in accordance of the power and sway you have on the world, you are able to summon those who serve and live under you in your realm. You can use this ability as a reaction if an ally or you will be placed in a vulnerable position, whether that be incapacitated or under assault of which they are vulnerable to. This ability can be used 3 times within each combat sequence, and will recharge during a short rest. You can succumb to a level of exhaustion if you decide to use this power any number of times past the allotted 3 original uses. 

Speed

Your base walking speed is 50 feet.

Natural Athlete

You have proficiency in the Athletics and Animal Handling skills.

Stone God’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 using this trait, while you finish a short or long rest, you are paralyzed for the specific time per rest therefore you once you rest you are stuck till the time ends and can't be awoken till the time of each rest concludes. 

Powerful Build

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

Mountain Born

You have immunity to cold damage. You’re also acclimated to high altitude, including elevations above 20,000 feet.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Giant. You are also well versed in Primordial as that is your first language.