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 | image		= [[File:Goron - BOTW art.png|400x400px|Breath of the Wild Goron]]
 | caption       = Concept art for a ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]'' Goron
-| special	= Rock-like skin
+| special	= Enhanced strength<br/>Hardiness<br/>Resistance to heat<br/>Rolling
 | game		= ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]''<br/>''[[Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity|Age of Calamity]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom|Tears of the Kingdom]]''
-| location	= '''''Ocarina of Time'''''<br/>[[Death Mountain]]<br/>'''''Majora's Mask'''''<br/>[[Snowhead]]<br/>'''''Oracle of Seasons'''''<br/>[[Goron Mountain]]<br/>'''''Oracle of Ages'''''<br/>[[Rolling Ridge]]<br/>'''''Twilight Princess'''''<br/>[[Death Mountain]]<br/>'''''Phantom Hourglass'''''<br/>[[Goron Island]]<br/>'''''Spirit Tracks'''''<br/>[[Goron Village]]<br/>'''''Breath of the Wild'''''<br/>[[Death Mountain (Breath of the Wild)|Death Mountain]]<br/>[[Goron City (Breath of the Wild)|Goron City]]<br/>'''''Tears of the Kingdom'''''<br/>[[Death Mountain (Breath of the Wild)|Death Mountain]]<br/>[[Goron City (Breath of the Wild)|Goron City]]
+| location	= '''''Ocarina of Time'''''<br/>[[Death Mountain]]<br/>'''''Majora's Mask'''''<br/>[[Snowhead]]<br/>'''''Oracle of Seasons'''''<br/>[[Goron Mountain]]<br/>'''''Oracle of Ages'''''<br/>[[Rolling Ridge]]<br/>'''''Twilight Princess'''''<br/>[[Death Mountain]]<br/>'''''Phantom Hourglass'''''<br/>[[Goron Island]]<br/>'''''Spirit Tracks'''''<br/>[[Goron Village]]<br/>'''''Breath of the Wild'''''<br/>'''''Tears of the Kingdom'''''<br/>[[Death Mountain (Breath of the Wild)|Death Mountain]]<br/>[[Goron City (Breath of the Wild)|Goron City]]
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-'''Gorons''' are a recurring race in [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]]. They are brown or gold mountain-dwelling creatures that are made out of rock and feed on rock. All Gorons refer to themselves and each other as male; many Gorons have mentioned having brothers, fathers, and sons, but no mothers or sisters.
+'''Gorons''' are a recurring race in [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]]. Massively heavy and equally as hardy, the Gorons' sturdy exteriors and hulking statures grant them impressive strength and defense in comparison to other races. They are fond of mountainous regions for their abundance in stone, the Gorons' preferred form of sustenance. Furthermore, their unique anatomy enables them to easily traverse these areas by way of curling into a ball and rolling about. Though slow and lumbering while standing, Gorons can achieve very high speeds when in this position. Gorons are also known for their tolerance of extreme temperatures, enabling their continued survival living in and around volcanoes.
+It is said that Gorons are born from the rocks of [[Death Mountain]], though the specifics of this process are unknown. Every Goron is assumed to be male, as all refer to themselves as such, and the virtues of Goron society seem to have been heavily steered by this. Confidence and physical strength hold great value to the Gorons and many are further defined by an easy-going demeanor. They are skilled in the making of weaponry, such as bombs and swords, and are known to operate vast mines as a means of gathering food.
 ==''Ocarina of Time''==
-===Child===
+[[File:OoT-Goron.png|thumb|152px|left|Goron key art from ''Ocarina of Time'']]
-[[File:Goron_OcarinaOfTime.png|left|175px|Ocarina of Time Goron]]As a child, [[Link (Ocarina of Time)|Link]] travels to [[Goron City]] in order to collect the [[Spiritual Stones|Spiritual Stone]] of Fire, the [[Goron's Ruby]]. [[Darunia]], the leader of the Gorons, is very mad because his people are starving thanks to [[Ganon]]dorf, who blocked the entrance to [[Dodongo's Cavern]], the Gorons' main source of food, after the Gorons would not give him their Ruby. Link goes into Dodongo's Cavern, defeats the monster ([[King Dodongo]]), reverses Ganondorf's curse and retrieves the Goron's Ruby. Darunia then makes Link a Sworn Brother and later names his son after the hero.
+Gorons first debuted in [[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|''Ocarina of Time'']], in which they inhabit [[Goron City]] on top of [[Death Mountain]]. The Gorons are depicted as a tough, prideful, and jolly race of creatures; a standard that has remained constant throughout the series. They hold much respect for the [[Royal Family of Hyrule]] and were long ago trusted with the safekeeping of the Spiritual Stone of Fire, also known as the [[Goron's Ruby]].
+On [[Link (Ocarina of Time)|Link's]] initial arrival to Death Mountain as a child, the residents of Goron City are struggling with food security on account of [[Dodongo's Cavern]], the Gorons' primary source of rocks, having been sealed off by a large boulder. Additionally, it is now inhabited by a gigantic monster known as [[King Dodongo]], further complicating the harvest of stone. [[Darunia]], leader of the Gorons, bestows upon Link the [[Goron's Bracelet]] and sends him to rid the cavern of evil, later resulting in the resumption of mine operations.
+Upon Link's return as an adult, the Gorons are troubled once again, as most have been imprisoned in the nearby [[Fire Temple (Ocarina of Time)|Fire Temple]]. The Gorons are freed by Link after his slaying of [[Volvagia]], an ancient dragon previously known for eating Gorons that had been resurrected by [[Ganondorf]].
-===Adult===
+===Notable Gorons===
-Later in the game, Link must return after Ganondorf has revived [[Volvagia]], an ancient monster that the [[Hero of the Gorons]] defeated once before using the [[Megaton Hammer]], and kidnapped all the Gorons and threw them into the dungeon in [[Death Mountain]]. Once again, Link comes to rescue the Gorons and defeat Volvagia. Darunia is also one of the [[Seven Sages]] and a town is named after him in ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]''.
+[[Darunia]], as the so-called "big boss" of the Gorons, is the most important Goron encountered in ''Ocarina of Time''. It is through him that Link receives the Goron's Bracelet, enabling his entry into Dodongo's Cavern. Though fickle upon first meeting, Darunia is soothed by [[Saria's Song]], revealing his love for song and dance. After Link completes the Fire Temple, Darunia is awakened as the [[Sage|Sage of Fire]].
-Other notable members of the Gorons are [[Medigoron]] and [[Biggoron]], who both make swords. Biggoron is the only one who can make the true [[Biggoron's Sword]]; Medigoron's sword, the [[Giant's Knife]], is not as durable and breaks after a few uses.
+[[Biggoron]] is an individual known for his skilled craftsmanship. He is a known acquaintance of the [[Master Craftsman]] and is the apparent creator of the [[Broken Goron's Sword]]. If Link obtains the weapon via the [[Trading Sequence]] he can bring it to Biggoron for repairs. After which, he will receive an incredibly powerful weapon known as [[Biggoron's Sword]]. Biggoron is additionally noted for his incredibly large size, being dozens of times larger than any other Goron in [[Hyrule]], including [[Medigoron]], his younger brother.
 ==''Majora's Mask''==
-[[File:MM3D-Goron.png|left|175px|Majora's Mask Goron]]
+In [[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|''Majora's Mask'']], the Goron race appears much the same as in ''Ocarina of Time''. In [[Termina]], the Goron population is nestled high in the mountains near [[Mountain Village]] and [[Snowhead]], their chief settlement being the adjacent [[Goron Village]]. It is in these mountains that the Gorons practice [[Goron Race|Goron racing]], a prized pasttime in which many are put head-to-head to see who can complete the [[Goron Racetrack|race track]] the fastest. It is also here that Link can receive training in the use of [[Powder Keg|powder kegs]], as well as acquisition of the essential [[Goron Mask]] from the former Goron champion, [[Darmani]].
-In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'', [[Link (Ocarina of Time)#Majora's Mask|Link]] can know what it is like to be a Goron by turning into one with the [[Goron Mask]]. Gorons are a crucial race in the game, being connected to one of the four temples. Some of the important Gorons are [[Darmani]] and the [[Goron Elder (Majora's Mask)|Goron Elder]]. They also lead up to the two upgrades to Link's sword. The Goron Mask is by far the fastest ground transportation mask in the game. As [[Goron Link]], Link will drown if he falls into water due to the fact that Gorons are heavy and cannot swim.
-===Story===
+Due to the [[Skull Kid|Skull Kid's]] interference, the mountains have become permanently embroiled in a harsh winter, inflicting heavy suffering onto the local Gorons. It is because of this that the [[Goron Elder (Majora's Mask)|Goron Elder]], their leader, has set out to confront the evil in the nearby [[Snowhead Temple]], but to no avail. His departure has moreover struck the ire of his own [[Goron Elder's Son|infant son]], whose constant weeping bemoans all who have taken refuge inside the [[Goron Shrine]]. Link calms the child by use of the [[Goron's Lullaby]], consequently enabling his entry into the Snowhead Temple. After Link's defeat of [[Goht]], spring returns to the mountains once again.
-The Gorons reside within the snowy mountains of [[Snowhead]], but they have a little crisis. The winter has caused trouble, the Goron Elder cannot be found, his son will not stop crying, and Darmani, their great hero, has passed away. Link's role kicks in when he obtains the Goron Mask and becomes their new hero by making spring return, finding the Goron Elder, putting his son asleep, and awakening the second of the [[Four Giants]].
-{{Clear}}
 ==''Oracle of Seasons''==
+{{Stub|section}}
 In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]'', the Gorons live on [[Goron Mountain]].
 ==''Oracle of Ages''==
-The Gorons inhabit the mountainous area known as [[Rolling Ridge]], located in north-eastern [[Labrynna]]. They are a race of large humanoid creatures that eat rocks and are known to have tough skin, especially on their backs. For some reason, there happens to be more Gorons living in Rolling Ridge in the [[Past]] than in the [[Present]].
+In [[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|''Oracle of Ages'']], Gorons again share many similarities with their depiction in ''Ocarina of Time''. The Gorons inhabit [[Rolling Ridge]], an area located in north-eastern [[Labrynna]]. Here, they were previously known for their farming of [[Bomb Flower]]s, but have been recently impeded in their efforts by the [[Great Moblin]] from his fortress atop Rolling Ridge. It is after [[Link (Oracle Series)|Link]]'s defeat of this moblin that the Gorons are once again able to continue this practice.
-[[File:Goron-Ages.png|left|Oracle of Ages Goron]][[Link (Oracle Series)#Oracle of Ages|Link]] helps the Gorons by defeating the [[Great Moblin]] who had built a fortress atop Rolling Ridge and halted the Goron's [[Bomb Flower]] growth. Link also uses a Bomb Flower to blow up a large rock that had landed on the [[Goron Elder (Oracle of Ages)|Goron Elder]], thus saving him and becoming a legendary hero amongst the Gorons.
+By traveling between the past and the present, Link can encounter both of the [[Graceful Goron]]s. They are unique in their respective colorings, with the third-generation Goron of the past being red in color, and the fifth-generation Goron of the present being blue. They will each invite Link to dance if spoken to, rewarding him with a prize if he puts on an adequate performance. Also notable is the [[Goron Elder (Oracle of Ages)|Goron Elder]] whom Link rescues from the clutches of a large, fallen boulder. It is after which he proclaims Link a hero and awards him with the [[Crown Key]].
-Aside from all the normal Gorons, there are a few notable ones who differ in color and status, two of which are the [[Graceful Goron]]s of the Past and Present. In each era, there is a Graceful Goron who Link can dance with. If Link does well enough during the dance, he will be rewarded with a prize. The first generation Graceful Goron of the Past, notable for his red-colored skin, gives Link the [[Mermaid Key]] once he shows him the Letter of Introduction. The fifth generation Graceful Goron of the Present, whose skin is blue, will reward Link with the [[Brother Emblem]] if he dances well enough. This item allows Link to access additional areas throughout Rolling Ridge.
-A third different-colored Goron is known as the [[Goron Prophet]], who has a distinctive green color to his skin. This Goron can be found in both the Past and Present in the [[Goron Dance Hall]], although it is not clear whether it is the same Goron. He can apparently predict the future, and does so for Link if he is spoken to.
-{{Clear|Right}}
 ==''The Wind Waker''==
-Gorons make an appearance in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'' in the [[The Wind Waker Trading Sequence|Magic Armor Trading Sequence]]. There are three Gorons that can be found in specific places on the map that [[Link (The Wind Waker)|Link]] may converse with. Purchasing an item from one of the three Gorons costs [[Rupee]]s, but it is worth it to get the prize at the end. After purchasing unique items from the Gorons, it can be taken to one of the other three Gorons. One of the two Gorons finds the item interesting, and trades Link something more valuable, but it costs Rupees to trade. After going through this process several times, Link finally has the most valuable item which can be traded with [[Zunari|the merchant]] on [[Windfall Island]] to obtain his family treasure, the [[Magic Armor]].
+In [[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|''The Wind Waker'']], Gorons are very few in number, likely due to their aversion to water. They are quite small in stature in contrast to past depictions, though they are still larger than the majority of human characters. During [[Link (The Wind Waker)|Link's]] adventure, there are only three individuals to be found—all of which are traveling merchants. It is unknown as to the whereabouts of any permanent Goron settlement, and these characters never make mention of their race. Their faces are kept obscured by the hats that they don and the brims of them can be blown upwards by the swing of a [[Deku Leaf]], revealing their true identities.
-The Gorons have hats covering their faces, but a swing of the [[Deku Leaf]] reveals their true identities.
+All three of these Gorons are spread out onto different islands across the flooded Hyrule's area and each take a role in the [[The Wind Waker Trading Sequence|Trading Sequence]], along with [[Zunari]]. They each sell a respective rare item that must be traded to a another Goron in exchange for a different, more valuable item. Through this sequence, Link can obtain a prize of either a [[Piece of Heart]] or the [[Magic Armor]], depending on the circumstances.
-{{Clear|Left}}
 ==''Four Swords Adventures''==
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 ==''The Minish Cap''==
-[[File:Goron-TMC-Sprite.png|52px|left|The Minish Cap Goron]]
+In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'', Gorons are again very few in number, as was the case in ''The Wind Waker'', though they sport an appearance more akin to that of previous titles.
-In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'', the Gorons seem almost extinct and very few are encountered throughout [[Link (The Minish Cap)|Link]]'s journey. A Goron can be found in [[Lon Lon Ranch]] working on digging up a cave. Link is able to fuse a [[Kinstone|Blue Kinstone]] with this Goron, which causes the [[Goron Merchant]] to appear in [[Hyrule Town]]. Later on in the quest, Link is able to fuse Kinstones with strange walls, found within caves. Doing so causes additional Gorons to appear by the cave in Lon Lon Ranch. When Link has successfully fused Kinstones with all strange walls, a total of six Gorons appear and it ultimately leads to acquiring a [[Bottle]].
-Once he appears in Hyrule Town, the Goron Merchant sells Kinstones to Link.
+If [[Link (The Minish Cap)|Link]] happens upon the Goron found digging in [[Lon Lon Ranch]], he has the opportunity to fuse a blue [[Kinstone]] with him. Doing so will prompt the appearance of the [[Goron Merchant]] in [[Hyrule Town]], whom is a seller of Kinstones. Later on when Link is able to fuse Kinstones with strange walls, more Gorons will appear in Lon Lon Ranch. When the maximum of six Gorons have appeared, Link can acquire a [[Bottle]]. Additionally, [[Biggoron]] makes an appearance atop the waterfall at [[Veil Springs]] where he will, for Link, craft the [[Mirror Shield]] as part of an optional post-game quest.
-Additionally, there is one Biggoron who lives at [[Veil Springs|the top of Veil Falls]] and makes the [[Mirror Shield]] as part of one of the post-game optional quests.
 ==''Twilight Princess''==
-===Background===
+[[File:Gor Coron.png|thumb|152px|right|[[Gor Coron]] from [[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|''Twilight Princess'']]]]
-[[File:TP-Goron.png|200px|right|Twilight Princess Goron]]The Gorons reside on Death Mountain in north-western ([[Nintendo Wii|Wii]]) [[Hyrule]]. They are ruled by a patriarch, [[Darbus]], as well as a group of [[Goron Elder|elders]]. They are generally taller than Gorons in earlier installments, but they retain most of the same physical features. Their complexion is decidedly more rough and rock-like, featuring a rocky "crust" that can be seen on their head and back areas, and they also have tribal markings on their skin. They now also wear fundoshi, which is almost certainly a parallel to real world sumo, in which a mawashi, a protective belt similar in appearance to the fundoshi, is worn.
+In [[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|''Twilight Princess'']], the Gorons once more reside on [[Death Mountain]]. Differing from past depictions, individuals are noticeably taller and more lean, albeit still incredibly hefty. Extensive body tattoos are now characteristic to adults, whether young or elderly, and they are capable of growing fair amounts of hair. They dress themselves with nothing but fundoshi, a light undergarment that is tied around the waist, mirroring real-world sumo wrestlers. Their nature is remarkably more xenophobic, hindering [[Link (Twilight Princess)|Link's]] advances up [[Death Mountain]], but are shown later to be good-natured at heart.
-===Story===
+On Link's arrival at Death Mountain, he will have to wrestle several Gorons into submission before he can progress. Though normally impossible for a [[Hylian]] due to the massive weight differences at play, Link can equip the [[Iron Boots]] to level the playing field—defeated Gorons curling into balls and acting as springs Link can utilize to reach high places. When Link defeats [[Gor Coron]], a Goron elder, he earns the respect of the Gorons as well as their ceased hostility.
-The Gorons have a role in the story since the [[Goron Mines]] is the second dungeon of the game and the [[Fused Shadow]] resides there. At first, the Gorons and [[Hylian]]s from [[Kakariko Village (Twilight Princess)|Kakariko Village]] do not get along very well; in fact, [[Link (Twilight Princess)|Link]] cannot even get into Death Mountain. But it is vital to restore peace between the two races so that Link can enter the Goron Mines and retrieve the second Fused Shadow. After the Goron Mines have been completed, neither Death Mountain nor the Gorons play a big role anymore. Most of them scatter across Hyrule to help with selling [[Hot Spring Water]], digging pathways, or building bridges.
-===Gameplay===
+Upon proving himself, Link is informed of the Gorons' troubles. The nearby volcano has been subject to constant eruptions, causing them much dismay. When several prominent Gorons embark on an investigation into the mines, the Gorons' patriarch, [[Darbus]], was transformed into a monster that now rages on in the [[Goron Mines]] below, leaving Gor Coron to lead in his stead. He sends Link into the mines in order to restore peace, an endeavor in which he is ultimately successful. Afterwards, Link can encounter Gorons outside of Death Mountain performing deeds such as building bridges and transporting [[Hot Spring Water]].
-The key to restoring peace is by showing strength, and to do that, Link needs the [[Iron Boots]] to be able to stop a rolling Goron and win in a Sumo battle. When facing a Goron on Death Mountain, it is possible to knock them off balance by blocking their attacks with a shield; if they are not struck by a [[sword]], they will curl into balls on the ground. If Link stands atop one while it prepares to unfold again, he will be launched high up in the air, allowing him to reach high platforms.
 ==''Phantom Hourglass''==
-In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]'', Gorons are found on [[Goron Island]]. They protect the valuable [[Crimsonine]], which is needed to forge the [[Phantom Sword]]. Their leader is named Biggoron, and his son, [[Gongoron]], assists [[Link (The Wind Waker)#Phantom Hourglass|Link]] in the [[Goron Temple]]. Unlike other games, Gorons in ''Phantom Hourglass'' seem to respect brains over brawn. To gain their trust, Link must pass a quiz, much different than the sumo wrestling in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''.
+In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]'', Gorons are found on [[Goron Island]]. They protect the valuable [[Crimsonine]], which is needed to forge the [[Phantom Sword]]. Their leader is [[Biggoron]], and his son, [[Gongoron]], assists [[Link (The Wind Waker)#Phantom Hourglass|Link]] in the [[Goron Temple]]. Unlike other series entries, Gorons in ''Phantom Hourglass'' seem to greatly value intelligence. In stark contrast to ''Twilight Princess'', Link must first pass a quiz to gain the Gorons' trust.
-{{Clear|Right}}
 ==''Spirit Tracks''==
-In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]'', the Gorons live in [[Goron Village]] and the [[Fire Realm]]. The Gorons give [[Link (Spirit Tracks)|Link]] the [[Freight Car]].
+In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]'', the Gorons live in [[Goron Village]] and in the [[Fire Realm]]. It is through the Gorons that [[Link (Spirit Tracks)|Link]] obtains the [[Freight Car]].
 ==''Skyward Sword''==
-[[File:Gorko.png|200px|left|Gorko, a Goron from Skyward Sword]]
+In [[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|''Skyward Sword'']], the Gorons are once again relegated to having an extremely small population, with there only being three. In terms of appearance, they are most similar to their portrayal in ''Ocarina of Time'', but sport  body tattoos similar to those seen in ''Twilight Princess''. There is no mention of any permanent Goron settlements.
-Only three Gorons are in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]'' and they hold the appearance of the traveling merchant variety from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''. Their names are [[Gorko]], [[Golo]], and [[Gortram]]. Gorko and Golo research ancient legends and Gortram runs the [[Rickety Coaster]] mini-game.
-{{clear}}
+[[Gorko]] and [[Golo]] are partners that share an interest in the research of ancient legends. Gortram, a seemingly unrelated character, operates a [[mini-game]] known as [[Rickety Coaster]] in the [[Shipyard]].
 ==''Breath of the Wild''==
-[[File:Daruk - BotW art nobg.png|250x250px|right|Champion Daruk, a Goron from Breath of the Wild]]
+[[File:Boldon.jpg|thumb|220px|right|[[Boldon]], a typical Goron as seen in [[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|''Breath of the Wild'']]]]
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+In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]'', [[Death Mountain]] again houses the majority of the Goron population, the largest cluster of them being situated in [[Goron City]], though they are known to frequently travel elsewhere. They sport an appearance not unlike their previous portrayals, but seem to be markedly heavier in terms of body fat. None have tattoos, save for [[Daruk]], but are once again shown to be fond of wearing fundoshi. Hair on the head is common and is most typically pulled back and tied. Goron society has remained mostly the same as it has been shown previously, emphasizing toughness and honor.
-In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]'', Gorons live in Goron City on Death Mountain. When [[Link (Breath of the Wild)|Link]] gets there in order to free [[Divine Beast]] [[Vah Rudania]] and the Spirit of the [[Daruk|Goron Champion]], he meets [[Bludo]], the Goron Boss, who tells him he needs to find [[Yunobo]], a descendant of Daruk. Once Link does this, he discovers that Yunobo can, as a descendant of Daruk, use [[Daruk's Protection]]. He and Yunobo go to drive back Vah Rudania, and Link goes inside to free the Divine Beast. After Link defeats [[Fireblight Ganon]], and frees Vah Rudania, Daruk gives Link Daruk's Protection.
+Death Mountain's resident [[Divine Beast]] is [[Vah Rudania]], which has been the source of many of the Gorons' recent troubles. When [[Link (Breath of the Wild)|Link]] arrives in Goron City, he is told by [[Bludo]], their leader, to seek out a Goron named [[Yunobo]]. As a descendant of the former champion, Daruk, Yunobo holds the power of [[Daruk's Protection]]. Because of this power, Yunobo is essential in Link's quest to quell the Divine Beast, which the pair are eventually able to drive back successfully. Afterwards, Link enters Vah Rudania and defeats [[Fireblight Ganon]], freeing the beast and ensuring its loyalty to the Gorons. As a reward, Link is given Daruk's Protection.
 ==''Tears of the Kingdom''==
-In Tears of the Kingdom, the Gorons still live in Goron City near Death Mountain. The difference is that every Goron inside the city is focused on either mining [[Marbled Rock Roast]], a version of Rock Roast that has been infected with [[gloom]] and has psychedelic effects, or eating it. [[Yunobo]], the owner of the newfound Yunobo Co., is brainwashed as a result of "Zelda's" gift (which is a wrestling mask).
+In Tears of the Kingdom, the Gorons are still resident to Goron City near Death Mountain. [[Gloom]], however, seems to have taken a hold over most of the city's residents, many becoming obsessed with the mining of [[Marbled Rock Roast]] in particular. Furthermore, [[Yunobo]], now owner of the newly founded Yunobo Co., is seen to have been brainwashed upon [[Link (Breath of the Wild)|Link's]] arrival by the mask that he dons. Only when Link is able to free him from this mask does the city's situation improve, as Yunobo is able to summon a massive fireball that rids the area of the gloom infection. It is only after completion of the [[Fire Temple (Tears of the Kingdom)|Fire Temple]], however, that things truly return to normal.
-Once Yunobo's mask is knocked off, he demonstrates his ability to transform into a giant fireball that can break ore, marbled/gloom infected rocks, and rubble. His ability can also damage enemies. The [[Fire Temple]] demonstrates his ability more, as some parts require you to launch Yunobo towards a target. The boss, [[Marbled Gohma]], has to be thrown off balance by sending Yunobo into his legs, as well as sending Marbled Boulders at Link, which can either be destroyed by Yunobo's ability or lifted with recall.
-When the Fire Temple is finished, the Marbled Rock Roast disappears and the Gorons are once again enabled to work. Yunobo will also give you his vow.
 ==Non-Canon Appearances==
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 ==Gallery==
 <gallery>
-File:OoT-Goron.png|Goron key art from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''
+File:Goron_(OoT).png|Goron model from [[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|''Ocarina of Time'']]
 File:Darunia.png|[[Darunia]] key art from ''Ocarina of Time''
-File:Goron_(OoT).png|Goron model from ''Ocarina of Time''
+File:Goron-Elder's-Son.png|[[Goron Elder's Son]] key art from [[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|''Majora's Mask'']]
-File:Goron-Elder-MM.png|[[Goron Elder (Majora's Mask)|Goron Elder]] key art from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''
-File:Goron-Elder's-Son.png|[[Goron Elder's Son]] key art from ''Majora's Mask''
 File:Gorons-Ages.png|Artwork of Gorons from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''
-File:Goron-Blue.png|Blue [[Graceful Goron]] from ''Oracle of Ages''
+File:OrclOfAges-Goron.png|Goron sprite from ''Oracle of Ages''
-File:Goron-Red.png|Red Graceful Goron from ''Oracle of Ages''
-File:Goron-Green.png|[[Goron Prophet]] from ''Oracle of Ages''
 File:Goron_(Wind_Waker).png|A Goron from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''
 File:Goron_(Phantom_Hourglass).png|Gorons from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]''
-File:Goron Small - PH.png|A young Goron from ''Phantom Hourglass''
+File:TP-Goron.png|A Goron from [[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|''Twilight Princess'']]
-File:Goron Large - PH.png|[[Link (The Wind Waker)#Phantom Hourglass|Link]] talks to an adult Goron in ''Phantom Hourglass''
+File:Darbus Large.png|[[Darbus]], the Goron patriarch in ''Twilight Princess''
-File:Goron_Small.gif|A small Goron from ''Phantom Hourglass''
+File:Gor-Amoto.png|[[Gor Amoto]], one of several Goron elders in ''Twilight Princess''
-File:Darbus Large.png|[[Darbus]] from ''Twilight Princess''
-File:Gor-Amoto.png|[[Gor Amoto]] from ''Twilight Princess''
-File:Gor Coron.png|[[Gor Coron]] from ''Twilight Princess''
-File:Gor-Ebizo.png|[[Gor Ebizo]] from ''Twilight Princess''
-File:Gor-Liggs.png|[[Gor Liggs]] from ''Twilight Princess''
 File:SS-Gortram.png|[[Gortram]] from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''
-File:Goron - BOTW art.png|Concept art of an adult Goron from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]''
-File:Axyl.jpg|[[Axyl]] from ''Breath of the Wild''
 File:Bayge.jpg|[[Bayge]] from ''Breath of the Wild''
-File:Bludo.jpg|[[Bludo]] from ''Breath of the Wild''
+File:Bludo.jpg|[[Bludo]], an elderly Goron from ''Breath of the Wild''
-File:Boldon.jpg|[[Boldon]] from ''Breath of the Wild''
+File:Pelison.jpg|[[Pelison]], a Goron child from ''Breath of the Wild''
-File:Bohrin.jpg|[[Bohrin]] from ''Breath of the Wild''
-File:Dorill.jpg|[[Dorill]] from ''Breath of the Wild''
-File:Greyson.jpg|[[Greyson]] from ''Breath of the Wild''
-File:Jengo.jpg|[[Jengo]] from ''Breath of the Wild''
-File:Pelison.jpg|[[Pelison]] from ''Breath of the Wild''
 File:Daruk - HWAoC key art.png|[[Daruk]] art from ''[[Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity|Age of Calamity]]''
 File:Yunobo - HWAoC.png|[[Yunobo]] art from ''Age of Calamity''
-File:Goron - SSB Melee Trophy 220 with text.png|Goron trophy from ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', with text
+File:Goron - SSB Melee Trophy 220 with text.png|Goron trophy from ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''
-File:Goron - SSB Brawl Trophy with text.png|Goron trophy with text from ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'': Randomly obtained.
+File:Goron - SSB Brawl Trophy with text.png|Goron trophy from ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''
-File:Gorons - SSB3DS Trophy with EU-AUS text.png|Gorons trophy with text from ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]''
+File:Gorons - SSB3DS Trophy with EU-AUS text.png|Gorons trophy from ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]''
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 ==Trivia==
-*[[Goron Link]] obviously cannot survive underwater in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'', but in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' a Goron can be found in [[Zora's Domain]], beneath the surface of the water; a young Goron in a Hot Spring also mentions practicing holding his breath, but never needing to come up for air.
+*[[Goron Link]] obviously cannot survive underwater in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'', but in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' a Goron can be found in [[Zora's Domain]], beneath the surface of the water. A young Goron in a Hot Spring also mentions practicing holding his breath, but never needing to come up for air.
-*In Japan, "Goron" (ゴロン) is a sound effect for rolling.
+*In Japanese, the word "Goron" (ゴロン) is onomatopoeia for rolling.
-*The [[Link the Goron (Ocarina of Time)|son of Darunia]], the Goron that gives [[Link (Ocarina of Time)|Link]] the [[Goron Tunic]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', has the same name as Link.
+*In [[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|''Ocarina of Time'']], [[Link (Ocarina of Time)|Link]] can encounter a [[Link the Goron (Ocarina of Time)|Goron that shares his name]]. It is revealed through dialogue that [[Darunia]] is his father and that Link was his namesake.
-*In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'', the Gorons hide their face with a hat, but with a swing of the [[Deku Leaf]], their hats fly off, revealing their face.
+*Though Gorons are an all-male race, they are permitted entry into [[Gerudo Town]] in [[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|''Breath of the Wild'']], as evidenced by [[Strade]] and [[Lyndae]], though this confuses them.
-*In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]'', the Gorons [[Lyndae]] and [[Strade]] can be found in [[Gerudo Town]]. They tell Link they are confused as to why they were allowed in, due to Gorons generally all being considered male.
+**In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom|Tears of the Kingdom]]'' the town's guards seem to have changed their policy on this. [[Kairo]], a Goron whom seems to know of Strade and Lyndae's previous admittal, is refused entry and left to camp at the entrance with his companion, [[Zorona]].
-**In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom|Tears of the Kingdom]]'', the Goron [[Kairo]] can be found at the entrance to Gerudo Town, where he is barred from entering. As he heard that Lyndae and Strade got in, he does not understand why he is being turned back. The guards simply attempt to deny that the other Gorons had been granted entry.
 *If two Gorons are not biologically related, but are born around the same time and place, they may consider themselves "rock brothers".{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom|Tears of the Kingdom]]''.|Gorons are born of the land, ya see. Volcon and I were born from the same place, so you could say we're rock brothers.|[[Tray]]}}

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