# Goliath
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> ![[Species - Goliath.webp]]
> #### **Species Information**
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> | Size | [[Medium]] |
> | Type | [[Humanoids\|Humanoid]], <br>[[Giants\|giant]] |
> | Darkvision | 60 ft. |
> | Height | 7 – 8 ft. |
> | Lifespan | ≈ 300 |
> | Adulthood | ≈ 25 years |
> | Origin | [[The Astral]] |
> | Speeds | 35 ft. walking |
> #### **Roleplay Information**
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> | Playable? | Yes |
Goliaths are often seen as the most ruthless of the three half-giant species but this stereotype comes from the fact that goliath often live in regions in which survival is difficult. Thus, they have adapted to being more savage out of necessity. They are not necessarily savage by nature.
### Origin & History
Like djinn, it is believed that goliaths are descendants of mæggen as well; but, they seem to be much further removed from mæggen than djinn. They emerged much later as a modern half-giant and descend directly from the warrior giants who clashed with dragons at the turn of Yanis civilization.
Today, goliaths are prominent but mostly stick to living amongst their own kind.
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### Appearance & Biology
Tall, naturally muscular, and born with rune-like markings, goliaths are very similar to djinn but generations of war with dragon-kind has turned goliath into natural fighters. They excel at physical combat, hunting, and tracking.
Goliaths tend to have less cool hues in their skin than djinn or firbolg—leaning to a more neutral or dark slate gray color. They do, however, share similar ear structure to their djinn cousins.
Goliaths can only reproduce with other goliaths.
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### Species Traits
> [!custom-dice-1] Dragon Slayer.
> - Resistance to magic, spells, and effects made by [[dragons]].
> - Resistance to [[Frightened|Fright]], and [[Charmed|charm]] caused by [[dragons]].
> - You can innately sense the presence of [[dragons]] within 60 feet of you.
> - Once per round, you may roll one additional damage die when you make an attack that hits a [[dragons|dragon]].
> [!custom-dice-2] Giant's Vigor.
> - Proficiency in [[athletics]] and [[acrobatics]].
> - Considered one size larger when determining carrying capacity and the weight you can push, drag, or lift.
> - Once per long rest, you gain a number of Temporary Hit Points equal to your Proficiency Bonus.
> [!custom-dice-3] Relentless Endurance.
> - When you are reduced to 0 hit points but not killed outright, you can drop to 1 hit point instead. Once you use this trait, you can’t do so again until you finish a long rest.
> [!custom-dice-3] Wide Stride.
> - Additional 5 feet to walking speed (for 35 feet total).
> - Add your proficiency bonus as feet to the distance you can leap with a running High Jump and double your proficiency bonus as feet to the distance you can leap with a running Long Jump.
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## Notes
### Name Options:
- Staðxhældar
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