Ruokor

Ruokor are a proud and formidable people descended from the vanished giants of Xen'drik. Although diminutive when compared to their ancestors, ruokor tower over the common races of Khorvaire, and are renowned for their immense physical strength and resilience. They have a passionate and intense temperament, though most ruokor learn to channel this energy into a disciplined yet vibrant demeanor.

A ruokor's physical gifts are highly prized whenever great physical might, stamina, or martial prowess is called for. Many served in the Last War as heavy infantry or dragoons. In the tenuous peace they commonly serve as laborers, guards, and— in the criminal world— muscle. Their imposing physique lends itself naturally to roles requiring brute force or unwavering fortitude.

A ruokor's fiery influences their approach to life. Some work to restrain their innate passion, while others prefer to harness this internal flame to fuel determination and decisive action. Either way a ruokor seeks bold, tangible outcomes, achieved via the direct approach. They tend to quickly embrace new situations, leading with boundless enthusiasm while disdaining hesitation.

Ruokor value loyalty, camaraderie, and honor very highly. They form tight, lasting bonds with those who earn their trust and respect, and they fiercely protect these allies. They prefer practical, straightforward lifestyles and generally distrust sophistication or duplicity. They place great value on concrete achievements and personal accountability, respecting deeds far more than words alone. To ruokor, deeds are their language, loyalty their creed, and honor their legacy.

The nations with the largest populations of ruokor are the Shadow Marshes, Droaam and Breland, as these are where their ships typically put ashore. (See 'Ruokor Nationalities', below.)

Description

Physique. Ruokor stand between 6½ feet and over 8 feet tall, and weigh on average 350 pounds. They have barrel-like chests and legs like tree trunks to a one. Their skin varies between light tan to a deep copper, and is marked occasionally by tattoos or scarification patterns that are personally meaningful. Their eyes range from dark brown and amber to vibrant golden hues. Their hair is typically thick and black, but can vary between deep browns, golden blondes and occasionally early gray. It's oft en worn tightly braided or carefully bound back. These intricate hairstyles often incorporate decorative elements such as beads of bone, metal, or carved wood, each carrying personal or symbolic significance. Facial hair among men, when worn, is usually similarly styled and adorned.

Age. Ruokor reach adulthood at age 30. They hit middle age around 70 and are considered old past age 120.

Size. Your size is Medium. To set your height and weight randomly, start with rolling a size modifier:

Size modifier = 2d12
Height = 6 feet 3 inches + your size modifier in inches
Weight = 250 pounds + (2d6 lb × your size modifier)

Suggested Names. Ameoad, Anchir, Arung, Auror, Bada, Basent, Bauggat, Baurod, Beliant, Berod, Breipa, Brion, Celin, Dariu, Elindi, Ethon, Ethran, Fladerod, Gbora, Gylath, Hargen, Hechus, Hyrion, Idai, Jacus, Jarius, Jengr, Jod, Lehut, Lubbol, Mecke, Meti, Mog, Naglus, Nius, Otarg, Pagoni, Penting, Quins, Sieng, Skapres, Skarid, Surtra, Tagored, Titus, Wien, Wieng, Yetha, Yethil

Racial traits

Creature Type. Although medium sized, ruokor are still giants. Your creature type is Giant. Magical effects that target only humanoids do not affect you.

Ability Score Increase. Your Strength score increases by 2, and your Constitution score increases by 2.

Speed. Your base walking speed is 35 feet. Your great stature enables them to move with long strides that cover distance quickly.

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

Fire Resistance. Ruokor as a race descend from a tribe of fire giants, and retain some of their immunity to flames. You have resistance to fire.

Imposing Stature. Your great size and strength allows them to overpower foes. When grappling, shoving or knocking prone, you can brace yourself and gain advantage on the D20 Test. You can use this ability once per round. During your turn this takes a bonus action; if not on your turn it takes a reaction.

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

Ruokor Nationalities

These are the nations with the largest populations of ruokor. You do not need to pick one of these. If you want your ruokor to be from somewhere else where ruokor live some other kind of a way, that's fine. That said if you prefer to pick from predefined choices here are three.

Brelish Ruokor

Brelish ruokor have established a unique identity shaped by Breland’s dynamic society. Many have settled in Sharn, drawn to its opportunities and vibrant chaos. Others reside in a string of small but hardy coastal communities long athe western Brelish coast near Moonwatch, where their ancestral sailors first put ashore, providing new arrivals a foothold before venturing inland. Brelish ruokor often congregate around docks, rail yards, and industrial districts, where their formidable physiques let them outshine all but other giantkin. They've embraced Breland’s pragmatic spirit, channeling their natural strength and fiery temperament into industriousness and ambition. Their blunt and straightforward manner finds favor among Breland’s working populace, as does their fierce loyalty; they form tight-knit communities bound by camaraderie, honor, and mutual support in a land that values deeds and integrity above heritage and titles.

Droaamish Ruokor

Droaamish ruokor thrive amid Droaam’s rugged forests and independent communities, perfectly suited to the nation’s demanding way of life. Arriving initially as exiles andseeking freedom from the restrictive traditions of their island homeland, these ruokor swiftly adapted to Droaam's society of militias, forest enclaves, and mutual aid. Their physical strength, disciplined resolve, and fiery temperament have made them valuable allies and respected leaders. Droaamish ruokor value straightforward solutions and have little tolerance for deception, aligning naturally with the nation’s emphasis on practical outcomes over elaborate traditions. Droaamish ruokor are deeply committed to loyalty and camaraderie forged through shared hardship. Above all, Droaamish ruokor fiercely guard their homeland's independence, contributing to the nation's reputation as a bastion for those who choose freedom and strength over submission.

Shadow Marshes Ruokor

Shadow Marshes ruokor have made their homes among the dense mangroves, winding waterways, and mist-covered expanses of the Shadow Marches. They have found common cause and camaraderie with the region's orcish peoples, sharing their emphasis on tangible deeds, honor, and personal accountability. Their fiery temperaments proved well-suited to the constant hardships of marsh life, allowing ruokor to thrive where others struggled. Ruokor maintain some formal settlements, but more often have integrated into existing communities, living among the orcs, half-orcs and humans in blended compounds. House Tharashk highly prizes ruokor as dependable agents, employing them as enforcers and negotiators. Marsher ruokor strongly value loyalty and form enduring bonds with those who earn their trust, placing supreme importance on deeds, reliability, and honor—qualities readily shared with their orcish kin.

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