The Goliath

Goliaths are massive creatures who are unafraid of throwing their weight around in a fight. They are highly competitive, these strong nomadic people can prove to be powerful allies and welcome additions to any adventuring party

Daring and Unsympathetic

Goliaths are known for their almost foolhardy daring. In their mountain homes, they leap from precipice to precipice, heedless of the fatal consequences of a misstep. They place great stock in clan and family; life in the mountains teaches even the youngest goliath to rely completely on his fellows for a hand across a crevasse. Because most goliaths are huntergatherers, they tend to be inquisitive, always curious about whether better hunting lies over the next ridge or a good water source can be found in the next canyon. Goliaths are completely unsympathetic toward tribe members who can’t contribute to the well-being of the tribe anymore—an attitude reinforced by social structures. Old, sick, and otherwise infirm goliaths are exiled from their clans, never to return

Differing Parentage

There are many types of Giants in the world of Faerun. Because of this variety, it only makes sense that not all Goliaths are made equal. Below are some newly discovered types of Goliath.

Goliath Traits

Ability Score Improvement: All races of Goliath get a Strength score increases by 2.

Age: Goliaths have lifespans comparable to humans. They enter adulthood in their late teens and usually live less than a century.

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: Your size is Medium. All Goliath are taller than both Humans and Elves, with the shortest Goliath standing just under 7 feet tall.

Speed: Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Natural Athlete: You have proficiency in the Athletics skill.

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

Languages: You can speak, read, and write Common and Giant.

Stone Goliath

Ability Score Improvement: Mountain Goliath get a Constitution score increase by 1.

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.

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.

Stone Skin: Your unarmored AC increase by 1.

Hill Goliath

Ability Score Improvement: Your Constitution increases by 1.

Insatiable Appetite: You are able to eat your fill of anything. You are immune to poison damage and the poisoned condition and immune to the negative effects of eating non-food items.

Intimidating Presence: Your sheer size is enough to intimidate those around you. You gain proficiency in Intimidation.

Primitive: You can add +1 to attacks and damage while using a club or greatclub.

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