Gerudo

Appearance:
Tall and muscular, typically standing between 5'8" and 6'5", with skin tones that range from sun-kissed tan to deep bronze. They have strong features, fiery red or dark brown hair, and golden eyes. Gerudo typically have markings or tattoos that signify their lineage or clan affiliations.

Lifespan: 100-150 years
Adulthood: Reached at 20-30 years

Traits:
Gerudo are powerful and resilient, with a strong affinity for martial skills and survival tactics in desert environments. They are expert swordfighters and possess innate agility and endurance. Their desert upbringing also makes them skilled in negotiation, often bartering and trading with a sharp mind for business.

Cultural Heritage:
Living in vast desert fortresses and oases, Gerudo culture is rich with tradition. Led by warrior queens, they value strength, loyalty, and the protection of their kin. Celebrations are filled with dancing, drumming, and rituals honoring their ancestors. The desert sands serve as both home and teacher, and their society thrives on discipline and community.

Breaking the Mold:
The “Daughters of the Sun” is a faction within the Gerudo focused on environmental adaptation, combining ancient desert survival techniques with the study of magic and alchemy. They work to reclaim lost lands from encroaching deserts, sharing techniques with other cultures.