Dekus Gorons and Zoras.

I think people can be gorons. I mean, people can get kidney stones…just thinking

Headcanon that Gorons have molten rock in their gut and rolling causes them to have a temporary magnetic fields because of the geodynamo effect

My sunshine ⛰️☀️

Everything about this game is just so cute and I am here for it. Even the Gorons are so cute.

From December 3rd, 2024

HOLD UP!!

I just realized that Hyrule has never seen a Goron before! Right!?! Cause as far as I know they weren’t introduced till Ocarina of Time so like…

Imagine the first time he meets one! And he gets to experience the bone crushing hugs.

I need a fic of this now please and thank you to every and all writers <3

I am sick for first time in a while and I will be projecting it on characters. So….

Sick gorons hcs

General and x reader (Daruk, Yunobo)

It’s a little difficult to picture these guys with a cold. I mean… do they even get sick? But lets say yes.

Gorons can fight off bocoblins, deal with freaking drugs and munch on stones. But damn the cold.

As soon as their temperature drops, (And I am sure it doesn’t rise, I mean, can it get any higher near volcano?) they become whiny.

You know jokes about dads acting like they are dying when their temperature changes by one degree? Basically gorons.

All of them would feel like shit and stay home, eat rock roast or go to hot springs and just… lay where till they get their temperature up.

Most of them act the same way:

Suffer -> complain -> curse gods -> apologies for everything they did and didn’t do -> say goodbye to loved ones -> handle cold -> act like nothing happened.

The funniest thing that none of other gorons mention it later. As if it really never happened.

I feel like Daruk would try to pull through. Ignore it as much as he can and go about his duties.

You once saw him collapse when his temperature got too low and had to call for help so others could carry him back to his home and treat him properly.

Since then, if he ever gets sick, (and believe me you will notice once he gets less talkative, more tired and starts eating with less enjoyment) you must force him to stay home. Who knows where he will pass out next time, right? Better be safe than sorry.

Yunobo in BotW would just stay at home and cry, thinking that he is dying. You should stay with him through it all and never remind him about being a crybaby over little cold. He will be so ashamed if you bring it up!

As for TotK Yunobo, I feel like he would try to ignore it like Daruk. Just tries to pull through even though he feels shitty. You should really look after him. This guy might overwork himself and then fall asleep in one of mines, body too tired to walk or roll.

All the gorons would be cranky, try to be close to you and your warmth during sickness.

They get extremely touch-starved and want your attention 24/7. These rock guys are generally very affectionate but you get 10 times more clingy goron. They can’t help it! Mountain dwellers feel shitty and just want something to ground them.

Somehow sickness doesn’t take away their love for rock roast. But it totally makes them eat with less enjoyment.

When they get better they repay for your kindness, though it will be thanks through small actions and acts of service. As I said, gorons don’t bring up how they were acting during sickness, it’s like a silent law that isn’t written anywhere and so big guys would appreciate if you act like it never happened too.

But remember that if you got a huge portion of rock roast on your porch next day it’s their silent thank you.

Also small sketch of sick gorons

Have a nice day!

Prior to the civil war that preceded the Era of the Hero of Time, conflicts between the Hylians and the Zora were occasionally settled by seeking a random third party to reach peaceful resolution. This random third party often ended up being the Gorons on Death Mountain due to proximity, but their solutions weren’t always… what was expected. The leader at the time would often default to “wrestle” or “dance battle,” which the Zora and Hyrulean kings actually agreed to way more times than they probably should have.

I’m scared for the CGI of the other race in the game. Especially the Gorons.

_*_

I liked writing it. Still have some more ideas, hope I will get to them some day.

This one is a little out of character for me since it consists from few different short stories that show interactions between Reader and Daruk, I separated them for more comfortable reading. I hope you like it!

Daruk x reader

No use of Y/N, fluff

Your life wasn’t something unusual. Simple family. Mom stayed at home most of times, cooking elixirs for visitors of Death mountain to buy and for your father to use when he goes to work. Your father was a miner who worked hand in hand with gorons. And when you think into it, you understand why you have so many goron friends. Though one always stood out.

Daruk and you were mischievous duo. As much as everyone adored your curiosity, you often did stupid things, that would never hurt goron but were possibly dangerous for little hylian like you. You were like… best buddies. Daruk was named the strong one and you are the sneaky one, the mischievous team. You grew up like that. Him helping you with settling into life of Goron city and you protecting him from dogs. You grew up together, and trained as well. I guess it was one of reasons you were strong enough to join Hyrule army and then climb up the ranks.

You never lost touch with him. When you could meet, you ran to each other, when not, you exchanged letters.

Your friend didn’t slack off behind as well. He earned his place as Chief and not so long after became a champion. You were really proud of him. Soon, you started to hang out with other champions as well.

It was long day full of training. One that left you feeling filthy, like damn pig that got out of a puddle of mud. Today you were training along with Link and other champions. You probably will work in team sooner or later, so it will be best if you were ready for this.

Luckily, your training was happening in castle and you knew where you could wash all the grime off. Daruk tagged along. You both sat in river stream, that was a bit cold for him, but perfect for you. Soap smelled nice in water and on your skin as you rubbed it in. Your big friend had some troubles with reaching some of his areas and you were happy to help, he did the same for you in return. Then turn came to his hair, Daruk layed head on your lap. You’ve done it countless times. Fingers go through his wet hair till you feel the skin of his head and start massaging soap into it.

Daruk groaned softly, beady eyes close at feeling of yours hands doing magic in his locks. Somehow his hair were heavy, sharp in way needles are and soft like chiffon in same time. You still don’t know what’s the deal with his silver locks, but you love to wash them, to feel them under your hands.

A while later you both got out and changed, your legs tired from all the training and extremely heavy goron head on them. Daruk caught up to that fact as soon as your started walking funny. He picked you up and started walking.

People gave you two weird looks as your friend was walking through castle with you on his shoulders. But who cares what they think when you have strong and warm goron carrying you?

Zelda and Link needed to pay visit to Death Mountain. Something related to checking Rudania and of course Daruk as pilot of mentioned beast didn’t have other choice but to go with them. Not like he minded much.

They chatted as they walked up the mountain. After a while he noticed that his hylian friends slowed down a bit and halted. Goron turned to them just to see Link supporting princess, who was extremely red and sweaty.

“Something wrong, tiny princess?” - Daruk looked at her with worry, not every day he saw her in such state.

“We need to return back, effect of my fireproof elixir drains…” - Zelda mumbled.

Without second thought Daruk stepped forward and held bottle of elixir out for her.

“Here. I usually take them with me for someone else, it has become a habit, and I don’t see any harm in giving it to you, princess.”

Of course everyone knew that ‘someone’ champion mentioned was you. Why would Daruk carry elixirs around for someone who isn’t his dear 'friend’? Zelda downed drink in one go and once she got better they started walking again.

“… Where were you keeping the bottle this whole time?”

“Ah… How about we talk about Vah-Rudania instead?”

Oh and don’t make me start with how you two talk when you are together. Like nothing else matters. You are his “sweetheart”, “honey”, “darlin”, “little rock” and “sweetcheeks”. Any soft nickname he can think of at the moment, really.

Daruk never once was too loud when you were asleep or suffering from headache, you were always so patient with him when he didn’t understand something, stark contrast with harsh commander you are to your army. He was quieter for you, you were softer for him, but damn ready to defend each other if needed. Revali swears he saw you nearly commit murder when someone insulted Daruk, only goron himself managed to drag you away while you were screaming curses at guy who was idiot enough to cross you.

You two are world for each other and it reflects in your eyes, but it is a mystery for everyone else if you two are together.

You and champions decided to meet. Just friends hanging out after the long time apart. The meeting place was in between Death mountain and Zora Domain, close to Akkala tower.

Revali and Urbosa somehow met half way where, Link and Zelda were together from very beginning and Mipha crossed with all 4 near meeting place. They chatted as they neared the spot you all settled on in letters. Urbosa was first to notice you and Daruk. She nudged Zelda with chuckle and princess turned to the direction gerudo pointed.

You and Daruk sat under a tree, large shadow covering you both from boiling sun. Daruk was holding your sleepy form close. He spoke about his day, one hand held you tightly against his chest, another stroked your hair. The scene was cute. Domestic, almost.

Revali huffs: “I swear, they are like two birds in middle of spring…”

Link humms in agreement.

Daruk is sitting with Revali, Mipha and Urbosa, waiting for Zelda and Link to return from The Spring of Power. They’ve been waiting for quite some time now and slowly, everyone started to become bored. At some point Revali turns on Daruk.

“So… What’s the deal with captain?”

Daruk blinks and looks at Revali. “What do you mean?”

“I mean, are you together? Like, unofficialy. You two act like old couple but no one mentioned you two dating.” - Rito warrior huffs, crosses wings over his chest.

“If I didn’t know better I would think you two are married” - Mipha says softly. Urbosa chuckles and looks away, shaking head.

“You two lack rings, really” - Rito snickers.

Daruk looks at them mildly confused. You two are just friends, right? Nothing more, nothing less. You always have been. A duo, full package. But now when he thinks into it…

Goron looks down at his feet. Small daisies peek out in between green patches of juicy grass he is sitting on. White pedals shine under the sun and move with each blow of the wind… maybe there is something between you two. He wasn’t sure.

You sat on edge of hot spring, Daruk in it between your legs, back turned to you. You slowly braided his wet hair, smooth locks form solid braids under your hands. You were humming a tune as Daruk looked at sky… it was awfully blue when you were around. Brighter than at times you were somewhere far away.

“And… Done.” You said after finishing last braid. Daruk looked at his reflection… he looked silly with his hair up and in braids. He liked it. Goron turned on you with grin, strong hands took yours and he tugged you into the water. Before you could protest, you were seated on his lap, hand in his as he laughed. You wiped your now wet hair from face with chuckle. Daruk smiled and you both set into familiar routine of sharing stories. But something felt different today. Maybe it was the way his eyes lingered on you longer than usual or the way his fingers mindlessly stroked your hands, slowing down each time on your ring finger.

Bonus!

Is Lava Goron Soup?

We have another philosophical question from the ZHS server. This time, it comes from Admin Lualia who is dying to know a bit about HCs for Goron culture.

PLEASE feel free to elaborate in the comments. We’re invested.

Sage of Fire

i was exploring gerudo desert and went to lookout landing to report a well and i guess i got too used to swinging at tumbleweeds bc i automatically swung at a poor baby goron tumbling around lookout landing 😭😭

Ummmmm…

Anyone know why the OFFICIAL Nintendo app can’t get their own character names straight? Cause baby girl that’s Darbus, not Dangoro. Literally just look at the wiki

trying to draw Gorons gehuah

A Voice From the Desert, Ch 34

“Oh this is highly improper, Your Highness,” he drawled, grinning when Zelda’s lips pulled into an even heavier pout. If his day was going to get any worse, at least the sight of her – furious as a wet kitten, fireglass eyes blazing, flowing blue tunic now damp with sweat and clinging to her body – was rather pleasing to look at. 

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Chapter 34 is now up! I had too much fun with this one, honestly. It’s a little nerdy, but lots of furious, with some unexpected curve balls thrown in. Ganondorf’s hate for the Gorons while they absolutely adore him is just hilarious to me, and I love tormenting him with it.

Thank you to everyone who’s been reading along, you’re all amazing. <3

Read Chapter 34 here!

Imagine balls of human flesh being everywhere. They share at least some DNA with us but they’re inanimate objects with zero thoughts or feelings and it’s normal for us to eat them.

That’s basically what being a Goron is like.