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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.  

Due to the [[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 own entry into the Snowhead Temple. After Link's defeat of [[Goht]], spring returns to the mountains once again.

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.  

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.

In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]'', [[Death Mountain (Breath of the Wild)|Death Mountain]] again houses the majority of the Goron population, the largest cluster of them being situated in [[Goron City (Breath of the Wild)|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: Tears of the Kingdom|Tears of the Kingdom]]'', the Gorons still occupy [[Goron City (Tears of the Kingdom)|Goron City]]. [[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 [[YunoboCo]], is seen to have been brainwashed upon [[Link (Breath of the Wild)#Tears of the Kingdom|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.