Homebrew Goron Species Details
The Gorons are a recurring race in the Legend of Zelda series. The Gorons are a humanoid, rock-eating race that dwell in the mountains. Despite their hulking appearance, Gorons are a relatively peaceful species. They are usually considered, perhaps superficially, to be of low intelligence, although there is no particular indication of this in the games; in fact, there is evidence to the contrary, such as their ability to industrialize ahead of all the other races in The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, and some Gorons' roles as archaeologists in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword. Aside from Hylians and Sheikah, Gorons are the only race shown both in Skyward Sword and other games in the series. Since Skyward Sword is generally accepted as the first game in the series' continuity, this makes Gorons, Hylians, and Sheikah the oldest confirmed races.
Goron Traits
Gorons are natives to the high towering rocky regions of Death Mountain.Goron Roll
As Gorons are made of rock, they have no problem colliding with the earth and can roll into a ball that makes them a terrifying force. Using their Goron Roll, a goron can charge at enemies, climb steep surfaces or even burrow into loose rock, clearing a pathway over time. If someone stands on a Goron's back, they can also double their jump height if you launch them into the air.
Goron Charge. Using an Attack Action, you roll into a ball and charge at a target creature or location within 50ft. You have advantage to hit while charging, and you can unroll at the last second to use a weapon instead of using an unarmed attack. You consume your movement in order to do this.
Roll Climb. While rolling, Gorons gain advantage on Athletics checks used to scale surfaces and gain a climbing speed of 50ft.
Roll Burrow. While rolling, Gorons gain a burrow speed of 5ft.
Ability Score Increase
Your Strength score increases by 2, and your Constitution score increases by 1.
Alignment
Goron society, with its clear roles and tasks, has a strong lawful bent. The goron sense of fairness, balanced with an emphasis on self- sufficiency and personal accountability, pushes them toward neutrality.
Size
Gorons are between 7 and 8 feet tall and weigh between 280 and 340 pounds. Your size is Medium.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Natural Athlete
You have proficiency in the Athletics skill.
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.
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’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.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write Common (Hylian) and Giant (Goron).
Age
Gorons are some of the oldest creatures in Hyrule. They enter adulthood in their late teens and usually live over 2-3 centuries.
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