Overview

Giants are enormous humanoid magical beings standing up to 25 feet tall. Once more numerous, giant populations have dwindled significantly due to warfare, both among themselves and with wizards. They are known for their strength and violent temperaments.

Physical Characteristics

• Height: 20-25 feet tall typically
• Enormous strength
• Thick, rough skin (resistant to spells)
• Large, crude features
• Often unkempt appearance
• Life span longer than humans

Intelligence

Giant mental capacity:

• Below human-level intelligence
• Can speak (human languages and own tongue)
• Understand basic concepts
• Prone to violence and simple solutions
• Some smarter than others
• Value strength over cleverness

Temperament

Society and Culture

Giant communities are brutal:

• Led by strongest giant (Gurg)
• Leadership constantly challenged
• In-fighting common
• Simple tribal structures
• Declining populations
• Live in remote, mountainous areas

Historical Decline

Giant populations have drastically reduced:

• Constant warfare among themselves
• Conflicts with wizards
• Driven to remote areas
• Now only small colonies remain
• Approaching extinction

Half-Giants

Offspring of giant and human unions:

• Significantly larger than average human
• Usually 8-12 feet tall
• Human-level intelligence
• Enhanced strength and durability
• More resistant to spells and injury
• Face discrimination in wizarding world
• Must keep heritage secret to avoid prejudice

Magical Resistance

Giants' thick skin provides protection:

• Many spells bounce off or have reduced effect
• Difficult to stun or curse
• Physical attacks more effective
• Half-giants inherit some resistance

Relations with Wizards

Current Status

Modern giant situation:

• Small colonies in remote mountains
• Mostly left alone by wizard society
• Occasionally approached for alliances
• Population continues to decline
• Future uncertain

Dangers

Giants pose significant threats:

• Immense physical strength
• Unpredictable violent behavior
• Resistant to magical attacks
• Can cause massive destruction
• Difficult to reason with

Communication

• Speak their own language
• Some learn human languages
• Communication often difficult
• Prefer intimidation to negotiation