Homebrew Geitlan Species Details

"Their oval pupils oversee a beastly body resembling that of a goat and man as if they were intertwined into one creature."

— Logan Markrim

The Geitlan are a anthropomorphic race of goat men who are powerful and wise. Residing in the Feywilds these creatures stand tall and proud in tribes with their family and close friends. Living as warriors they are expert hunters and adapt to the harsh environment of the wild.

Natures Warrior

Geitlan, known to many as Goat Folk, 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.

Ambitious Outlier

Most Geitlan stay within their small communities, becoming farmers, weavers, or hunters. Occasionally, however, there comes one who longs for more. Geitlan make strong adventurers, taking advantage of their natural hardiness and force of will. It can be difficult to track a collective history of the Geitlan, as they have been separated into nomadic groups as long as anyone can remember. Most simply resort to tracking the accomplishments of well known Geitlan and mentioning their home tribe in passing. 

Society

A hardy race, Geitlan take pride in their autonomy and close-knit communities. These communities, however, are small and nomadic in nature. They usually build temporary shacks on remote mountainsides, moving on when its scarce resources are depleted. Because of this many remote mountainsides have large random patches of vegetables that have adapted to thrive in the cold, descendants of the crops Geitlan have planted in years past.

Geitlan Names

Geitlan language uses primarily one-syllable words, and they will choose an object or idea to name their children after. Once their children reach adulthood they are given a new name that reflects a physical trait or deed. These names are subject to change even further over time if a new accomplishment or trait overshadows the previous one.

Young: 

Sark (Stone), Lesk (Lightning), Bronn (Tree), Ferr (Flower), Cohl (Winter)

Old:

Enkla (Big-Horn), Kerrm (Leader or Elder), Kainber (Furious Mage), Deimos (God Sent)

d6	Name Origin
1	I have an unusual physical trait.
2	I accomplished something heroic.
3	Dissatisfied with my given name, I decided on a new one myself.
4	I did something cowardly or spiteful, and my name is a way to punish me.
5	I have mastered a skill, and was given a name reflecting it.
6	I was named after a famous or heroic relative.

Geitlan Traits

Geitlan's represent these traits.

Ability Score Increase

Your Strength score increases by 1 and an Ability Score of your choice increases by 2.

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 30 feet.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and one extra language.

Horns

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

Stable Footing

You are not slowed by difficult terrain caused by rocks, gravel, sheer faces and other such obstacles.

Hardy

You are proficient in the Survival skill.

Force of WIll

You can plant yourself in place with all your weight, making you very difficult to move. You have advantage on any checks or saving throws made to move you or make you prone, including spells like thunderwave.