Homebrew Geitlan 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 geitlan. Few folk can claim to have seen a geit, and fewer still can claim friendship with them. Geitlan wander a bleak realm of rock, wind, and cold. Their bodies covered and thick fur with the visage of a mountain goat. Their spirits take after the wandering wind, making them nomads who wander from peak to peak

Driven Competitors

Every day brings a new challenge to a geitlan. Food, water, and shelter are rare in the uppermost mountain reaches. A single mistake can bring doom to an entire tribe, while an individual’s heroic effort can ensure the entire group’s survival.

This dedication to competition has a dark side. Geitlan are ferocious competitors, but above all else they are driven to outdo their past efforts. If a Geitlan slays a dragon, he or she might seek out a larger, more powerful wyrm to battle. Most geitlan grow old, having seen and experienced great challenges and adventures.

Survival of the Fittest

Among geitlan, any adult who can’t contribute to the tribe is expelled. A lone geitlan has little chance of survival, especially an older or weaker one. Geitlan have little pity for adults who can’t take care of themselves, though a sick or injured individual is treated.

A permanently injured geitlan is given what they need, their tasks being removed for their condition is too bad.

Geitlan Names

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, Twistedlimb, Wordpainter

Clan Names: Anakalathai, Elanithino, Gathakanathi, Kalagiano, Katho-Olavi, Kolae-Gileana, Ogolakanu, Thuliaga, Thunukalathi, Vaimei-Laga

Geitlan Traits

Geitlan 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.

Age

Geitlan have long lifespans. They enter adulthood when they're able to trek the mountains, and can live up to 100 years.

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

Goliaths are between 9 and 10 feet tall and weigh between 300 and 400 pounds. Your size is Large.

Intimidating Physique

You are proficient in the Intimidation skill.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 20 feet, and your climbing speed is 30 feet.

Natural Survivor

You have proficiency in the Survival skill.

Stone Will

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.

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 resistance 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 Geitlan.