Frozen Giants
As a consequence of the The two four war the giants were forced to hide behind the great rift at the north of the continent.
They discover a vast tundra and name it The frozen backbone because the name the mountain range has in their tongue "the bones" This site is
Culture
Major language groups and dialects
Giant
Common Dress code
Depends on the community and the type of labor.
The great settlement in the north part, near the sea, has clothes made from hides of sea creatures, which are lighter than the normal clothes for the site and reinforced to withstand the salt and seawater, preferring functionality instead of elegance.
Other communities have an army, therefore the two standing army groups: soldiers and mages, use uniforms. The major city in the mountain dresses with more elaborate cloth, commonly using jewelry, on them or the clothes.
Art & Architecture
They lost a lot of their heritage, and now their architecture is "raw" like a temporal shelter; almost all giants think in return, someday, to the main continent and take back their rightful place.
They are jewelry specialist, who find the trade, use, and gemcrafting fascinating; in recent times metal and ice sculpture are gaining terrain to other art forms.
Back in the splendor, the giants were known for their plays with dancing lights and magic.
Common Taboos
Giants: Two Taboos That Define Their Society
The Giants, once inhabitants of fertile and abundant lands, were forced to migrate to the frozen northern tundra after the events that threatened their existence. This radical change in their environment meant an unprecedented challenge to their survival and culture.
Society as a Fundamental Pillar for Survival:
In the unforgiving tundra, where resources are scarce and climatic conditions are extreme, society becomes a fundamental pillar for survival, the Hermit way is a major taboo in these grievous times. Brute individual strength is no longer enough; collaboration, solidarity, and teamwork are essential to face daily challenges and ensure the continuity of the species.
In Giant society, life in solitude is seen as an act of selfishness and a betrayal of the community. The strength and resilience of giants are the product of their teamwork and mutual collaboration. Isolating oneself from the rest means refusing to contribute to collective well-being.
Cannibalism:
The taboo of cannibalism among giants not only responds to a moral aversion but also serves as a constant reminder of the sacrifices they had to make to survive. Sacrifices that are not recorded in history texts but are well known exist
Ideals
Beauty Ideals
The more fitness the better in an individual.
The ones settled in the tundra tend to have large beards (males) and hair.
The ones in the mountains are used to have tattoos on parts of the body and face.
Relationship Ideals
As a race that experienced the extinction of another they are more relaxed in this area, they have concerns in relationships of the same sex but not for moral reasons but for survival or procreation.
Is common for an individual to have several sex partners.
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