Goron Patriarch

Goron Patriarch is the title given to the supreme ruler of the local Goron tribe. Usually aided by a number of Goron Elders, the Goron Patriarch is usually a youthful Goron that can fulfill the combat duties of the tribe. When a Goron Patriarch get too old to carry out these duties, he will often times become a Goron Elder and hand down the title of Patriarch to a younger Goron.

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Darunia is the Patriarch over the Gorons of Death Mountain. The Gorons refer to him as "Big Brother", and he does not seem to be aided by any Goron Elders.

Ganondorf seals off the entrance to the Dodongo's Cavern because of Darunia's refusal to yield the Goron's Ruby. This sends Darunia into a deep depression. when Link appears in Goron City, he cheers Darunia up by playing "Saria's Song" on his Fairy Ocarina. Darunia gives Link the Goron Bracelet and sends him off to clear the way through the cavern so the Gorons could eat again. After doing so, Link is declared Darunia's sworn brother and is given the Goron's Ruby.

Seven years later, Darunia enters the Fire Temple in a failed attempt to defeat Volvagia and rescue his fellow Gorons. After Link defeats the dragon, Darunia awakens as the Sage of Fire, and therefore cannot return to Goron City to be Patriarch. It is unknown who takes up this title, but it is possible his young son, Link of the Gorons, takes over.

The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask
The unnamed Goron Elder serves as Patriarch when Link arrives at Snowhead. After Link defeats Goht in Snowhead Temple and brings the perpetual winter in the mountains to a close, however; the Goron Elder announces his plans to make Darmani the new patriarch. In turn, the Goron Elder will become a true Elder and act as Darmani's advisor.

The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages
The unnamed Goron Elder appears to not be a Goron Elder at all, but rather, the Patriarch of his tribe. This is never confirmed though.

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
The powerful Darbus serves as the Goron Patriarch of Death Mountain. He is aided by four Goron Elders: Gor Coron, Gor Amoto, Gor Ebizo and Gor Liggs. Gor Coron reveals that he was once the Patriarch, but when he grew to old to fulfill his combat duties, handed over the title to Darbus.

When Darbus is under a curse and locked away in the Goron Mines, the Goron Elders take control of the tribe. To settle disputes, they challenge each other to matches of sumo wrestling.