Goliaths

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 goliaths. Few folk can claim to have seen a goliath, and fewer still can claim friendship with them. Goliaths wander a bleak realm of rock, wind, and cold. Their bodies look as if they are carved from mountain stone and give them great physical power. Their spirits take after the wandering wind, making them nomads who wander from peak to peak. Their hearts are infused with the cold regard of their frigid realm, leaving each goliath with the responsibility to earn a place in the tribe or die trying.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Goliaths are massive. They average between 7 to 8 feet tall, making them even taller than dragonborn and half-orcs. Goliaths have noticeably bony or prominent supraorbital ridges above their eyes. Goliath eyes are often a bright blue or green and sometimes glow a little.

Biological Traits

Goliaths are massive. They average between 7 to 8 feet tall, making them even taller than dragonborn and half-orcs. Goliaths have noticeably bony or prominent supraorbital ridges above their eyes. Goliath eyes are often a bright blue or green and sometimes glow a little.

Genetics and Reproduction

Goliaths reproduce like humans.

Ecology and Habitats

Goliaths are native to Dwarna but live anywhere.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Goliaths eat slightly more than humans and gather food exclusively from hunting and foraging.

Additional Information

Social Structure

Goliaths' most notable characteristic was their competitiveness. They kept track of their accomplishments and saw everything as a challenge. Those not familiar with goliath psychology would often get annoyed when goliaths constantly reminded them how many times a certain thing had happened, thinking them arrogant or self-centered. This was not the case however. To goliaths, score-keeping was a natural and integral part of life, not meant to belittle or demean anyone.

Facial characteristics

Goliaths can have glowing eyes.

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Goliaths primarily live on mountains in Dwarna.

Average Intelligence

Goliaths host the same intelligence level as humans.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Goliaths can see in the dark better than humans but all other sensory capabilities are the same.

Civilization and Culture

Gender Ideals

All genders are abundant.

Relationship Ideals

Goliaths do not hold relationships as humans do. Their relationships are exclusively for reproduction.

Average Technological Level

Goliaths have the same technological level as humans.

Major Language Groups and Dialects

Goliaths speak and invented common.

Common Customs, Traditions and Rituals

Goliaths' most notable characteristic was their competitiveness. They kept track of their accomplishments and saw everything as a challenge. Those not familiar with goliath psychology would often get annoyed when goliaths constantly reminded them how many times a certain thing had happened, thinking them arrogant or self-centered. This was not the case however. To goliaths, score-keeping was a natural and integral part of life, not meant to belittle or demean anyone. But a goliath's most fierce competitor was themselves. Beating their own records was the most satisfying victory for a goliath. They were also competitive with their companions and other goliaths, but were never arrogant or cocky.
Goliaths had little time for cheaters, gloaters, and sore losers. Goliaths never held grudges if they lost a fair fight, and would often repeat the goliath maxim that "Today's rival is tomorrow's teammate."
Their constant comparison to their past accomplishments could be hard on goliaths that failed to meet goals or measure up to achievements of the past. Goliaths would often feel dissatisfied with anything that didn't surpass a victory from their past. This unfortunate element of goliath psychology led many older goliaths to be very unhappy with themselves when they could no longer perform as well as they could in their youth.
It was rare for goliath adventurers to retire or live to an old age, as they often died trying to surpass their previous achievements. Permanently injured or aging goliaths often sought death in battle rather than succumb to an existence where they could not excel.
Trust and honor were the key aspects of most goliaths. This tradition of honor and trust meant that goliaths tended to be good overall. This combined with their competitive nature often led goliaths to valorous heroics. Goliaths were also notably daring and fearless. Feats of physical strength and agility, like jumping chasms or climbing cliffs, held no fear for goliaths. Goliaths were naturally curious beings and loved to explore.
Complacency was a trait that goliaths loathed and as a result they never took anything for granted. Even goliaths with magical advantages would continue to train their physical prowess in case they ever lost their power.

History

Goliaths were created by the One as one of the first races. They lived exclusively in Dwarna until the realm gate there was discovered. Some goliath tribes then moved around nomadically, while others stayed.

Interspecies Relations and Assumptions

Goliaths can have relations with all species.

Origin/Ancestry

Goliath

Lifespan

80 on average.

Average Height

7-8 feet tall.

Average Weight

400 lbs on average.

Average Physique

Goliaths are extremely strong and have skin so thick it is compared to stone.

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Goliaths typically have light skin that is gray or brown.

Related Organizations

• The Dwarnan Empire