Gorons

Gorons are a fictional species in the Legend of Zelda video game series. They are humanoid beings of rock and earth, renowned for their great physical strength and hardiness. Usually depicted as short, stout, and portly, Gorons have rough, stone-like skin and broad torsos. They move by rolling, which allows them to travel quickly across their mountainous homeland. Despite their bulk, they can maneuver with surprising speed and use rolling as a combat tool.

Gorons primarily inhabit hot, high-altitude regions, especially Death Mountain, where Goron City serves as their seat of power and culture. Their society is typically organized around a monarchy, with a king (notably Darunia in Ocarina of Time) and a council of elders. They value honor, family ties, and hospitality to visitors. They are also portrayed as expert smiths and miners, and in several games provide weapons, tools, or other aid to Link.

The Goron language is presented as a distinct dialect within the series, and their culture emphasizes endurance and resilience in harsh environments. They are shown as generally friendly and helpful toward allies, though quick to anger when their homeland or honor is challenged.

Across the Zelda games, Gorons appear in many roles: allies, guardians of their people, or quest participants. They feature prominently in Ocarina of Time, Majora’s Mask, Twilight Princess, and Breath of the Wild, appearing again in various remakes and spin-offs. They symbolize a hardy, volcanic people whose strength is matched by a strong sense of community.