Giants & Goliaths

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Giants, A rather self explanatory species of humanoid but far from simple.
The term 'Giant' is used to describe many things of great size however Giants The species, Or Jotunbrud in their own language. Are far bigger than most think.

There is little doubt that the Giants did once exist and thrive in Felwind however its almost unknown where they all went. There have been no corpses discovered or other remains so its believed they didn't all perish.

Fire Giants of Nabilhime
Year ~10,000
Some of the last known Giants living in Mor-Thir were a pair, Fire Giant Son and Father who forged great feats and smithed fantastic weapons that out-passed the rest of the country. Its told in the stories of Volkanus that the giants were not looking for battle just enjoyed the art before the bloodshed, never intending for their weapons to leave the Fortress of Nabilhime. They vanished from the fortress just days before it was reduced to rubble by a cult of Old God worshipers and Beholders. Though their forge remained intact and eventually the Volkanus Religion made it their temple.

Storm Giant Mulginu

Stone Giant Gavlain

Storm Giant Kenkatu
A make Storm giant that lives on the mountain peaks of Aethin being so hard to reach most people say its just a rumour but those that brave the climb are blessed with his knowledge. Many hve died on those harsh blizzard mountains.

Cloud Giants of Iellkan
The City of Iellkan has lay abbandoned for thousands of years, built in the clouds out above the ocean the place is hard to reach, but you may not have to fly as the city has decayed the Giant magic used to hold it in the sky has waved and parts of the city come crashing to the ocean every few years. A bountiful place full of lore and treasure but the hard part is getting there, the even harder part is fighting off the guardians that remain

Within the various elemental planes you will find a number of giants living peacefully among their suitable elements. A large population of Cloud Giants have built a massive city in the clouds of the Elemental plane of air. A large population of Fire Giants ring hammers against anvils day and night in their fortress city in the Elemental plane of fire

A Mortal term used to describe the works of Giants. Equipment, magic and other things made by the hands of a Giant far surpass the makings of any other species in the known realms.

Rune Magic
Giant’s magic is ancient and mostly lost to time. Though what is known is the magic is weaved with Runic symbols relating closely to the Giant language

True descendants of the Jotunbrud (Giant). A Mix between them and Mortal blood gave birth to the first Goliath. The other side of the coin of war to the Dragonborn. Though just like their lineage Goliath are far more rare than Dragonborn in Felwind. Often living in high mountains or blizzard battered lands.

Goliath is the name used in 'Common' rather they are more respectably called Jotunettin which translates as 'Giant-Runt' or 'Giant-Child'.

Goliath are known for their tribal nature and being very intimidating. Much like Lizardfolk their culture revolves heavily around combat, hunting and feats of power while also having a strong sense of community and more interesting still is a love of art and crafts.
Normally in the way of wooden or stone sculptures, Hand made jewellery and cutting precious stones. Even painting has been observed.

Most would think Goliath to be slow or less intelligent due to their size and stature along with Orcs or Bugbears but most are surprised to know that Goliath are very intelligent, more-so wise than book smarts but they understand culture norms and can problem solve far better than anyone stereotypically expects, which makes them even more of a intimidating presence.
things that catch a Goliath off guars is the use of currency and the wide varied nature of social status.

The Markings called Minera
All Goliath have these tribal markings. Called Minera which is a Giant word. They are natural dark parts of their flesh ins runic patterns that typically only start appearing during puberty. But some children are born with them and there are histories of children born with Minera clearly defined means they are destined to one day leave the tribe and play a part in destiny.

The Minera are often made up of the Joutunbrud Runes, an ancient giant language of power which holds the secret to all manor of things. But none other than the True giants themselves know this language of power. Though some in Felwind have learned scraps of it.

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