From publisher blurb:
The Goliath Stormbreaker is a warrior forged in thunder, a living embodiment of the storm’s primal fury and relentless endurance. These warriors are not only known for their raw physical power but also for their mastery over storm energy, channeling the force of lightning and thunder into every swing of their weapon. To watch a Stormbreaker in battle is to witness the sky’s fury made flesh, each strike of their weapon igniting with bursts of lightning that split the air and leave their foes reeling. For these champions, combat isn’t just about strength; it’s about wielding the very elements, turning the battlefield into their storm-touched domain.
Stormbreakers are equipped with enchanted weapons and armor that harness the power of storms. Their massive hammers and axes don’t just strike—they resonate with thunder, each blow delivering a shockwave that can be felt through the ground. Every swing is amplified by storm magic, releasing small bursts of lightning that crackle and spark, making each strike a spectacle of elemental might. The armor they wear is reinforced with stormbound magic, providing enhanced resilience against projectiles and the hazards of nature, while enchanted tattoos across their skin pulse with storm energy, granting them heightened resistance to both physical and elemental attacks. These tattoos are symbols of their connection to the storm, drawn from ancient rites that align them with the raw power of the sky.
A Stormbreaker’s combat style is as relentless as a thunderstorm, emphasizing brute strength and durability. They are built to take hits as much as they are to deliver them, enduring enemy assaults while dishing out thunderous counterattacks. With each strike, they can tap into the storm’s energy, empowering their attacks to deliver lightning-charged blows that overwhelm and disorient their foes. This storm energy enhances their endurance, allowing them to shrug off blows that would stagger lesser warriors. In battle, Stormbreakers are unstoppable forces, advancing through lines of enemies like an oncoming storm, their presence alone causing tremors of fear in their opponents.
Among Goliath tribes, Stormbreakers are revered as champions and defenders, warriors who channel the power of the storm to protect their people and territory. They are raised to respect the might of the mountains and the sky, undergoing rituals and tests that teach them to endure the harshest of environments. Only the most resilient Goliaths can endure the trials to become a Stormbreaker, tests that involve braving the elements at their most extreme—climbing storm-lashed peaks, standing their ground against torrents of wind and lightning, and forging a bond with the storm. The tattoos they bear are earned marks of these trials, symbols of resilience and strength, reminders that they are chosen guardians of the mountain and the storm.
When a Goliath Stormbreaker enters the battlefield, the air grows thick with anticipation, as if the storm itself follows in their wake. Their blows crash like thunder, their presence crackling with the energy of lightning. Each attack becomes a devastating display of elemental fury, shaking the ground and leaving their foes stunned and broken. Their storm-forged armor and tattoos make them nearly impervious to attacks, while the bursts of lightning that accompany each swing make them deadly at close range. Their durability and power turn them into a nearly immovable force, allowing them to stand their ground and protect their allies as they bring down the storm upon their enemies.
For a Goliath Stormbreaker, combat is more than survival—it is an expression of the storm’s indomitable power. They fight with honor, endurance, and a determination that mirrors the elements they wield. Every swing of their weapon, every rumble of thunder that follows, is a reminder of their purpose: to embody the storm, to be the unyielding mountain that stands against all odds. In a Stormbreaker, there is a perfect harmony between might and nature, an unbreakable bond that drives them forward in battle, making them an unstoppable force and a symbol of the Goliath’s strength and resilience. To become a Stormbreaker is to take on the storm’s power as one’s own, a true guardian of the skies and mountains, fierce and unrelenting.
This is a full 5e Class, with a description, Unique Abilties and Level progression up to 20th Level, these are classes which take advantage of a species special abilities in a Fantasy setting.