"We are the mountain. We are its strength, and we are its durable shell. You cannot hurt us."
- Puthag Lonestalker
Goliaths of Akronis
Descendant of the Frost Giants of the Old World, Goliaths are massive humanoids from the icy north. They live in isolated communities in the heights of the tallest mountain ranges, relying on their heavy durability and immense strength. Their skin is like that of rock, and most are covered in tattoos related to ceremonial practice and detailing their epic triumphs and feats of strength. They must fight their hardest to earn their place in their tribe, for if a goliath cannot survive the elements, they are not worth spending resources to maintain.
They are natural-born athletes, their ancestral heritage granting them chiseled bodies that can survive the elements, perform incredible feats of strength, and shrug off pretty much any pain. But not all goliaths aspire for a life in the tribe. Some venture away from the mountain peaks, instead moving into polite society and using their strength for Imperial activities. Others that leave the tribe are exiled for not being able to survive in the tribe, due to old age or injury. Though, due to this, most of their leaders are inexperienced and reckless, unable to access or even allow the wisdom of their elders.
Due to events in history, Goliaths do not typically get along with Dragonborn or other draconic beings.
Goliath Features
Ability Score Increase. Your Strength score increases by 2, and your Constitution score increases by 1.
Age. Goliaths have lifespans comparable to humans. They enter adulthood in their late teens and usually live a little over a century.
Size. Goliaths 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.
Mountainous 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 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 Giant.
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