The Himin Gangleri

Cities

Here we will show the maps of the kingdoms, duchies and lands throughout each of the ages.

Note

No known map has ever been found for the cloud giant lands. However there are three noted clans amongst the cloud giants that run the largest cities.

Grunaga

A city depicted as an ugly smashed together design of artists and sailors that is almost artistic in its depcition of horrendous overcrowding of buildings. Thus the city is depicted as having grand statues of jotuns, dragons, uliveres, orcs, and many other creatures, as one house stacks onto another. One business appears and another grows atop of it, a city that continues to move and never has a continous population. Noted for its busy streets, loud merchants and many dark alleys to get lost within. Grunaga was depicted as a city of a hundred voices all heard within the grand chambers at the center. Through a almost chaotic storm of designs and winding streets, a core can be found with a simple and bright golden jotun architecture district where the majority of the Grunaga clan conduct business with various nations. At the center, a large spire with Himin depicted as holding a sword in one hand and a bag of coin in the other. It is said to be so bright that in the middle of the darkest nights the Kaupmadr use it to guide them to the city by shining bright light spells throughout the sky until it reflects back. Imperlias The largest of the three clans, for their expertise in both warfare and reproduction. It is said that the Imperlias statues that can be found deep in the underdark and in some older strongholds are the exact depictions of how the clan appeared. Giving a more stone giant width, and a storm giant's height. This clan was noted to be almost four thousand strong when it was last seen. And no records remain of the city ever having been defeated or destroyed. Leading many scholars to believe that the city itself still flies amongst the clouds.

Zephyros

A small city of only two thousand cloud giants that was said to specialize in cloud crafting directly. As their city was founded around a strange red cloud that was kept at the central stronghold within a powerful anti magic glass dome. Many believe that the Zephyros had made deals with the fiends of Mors and Abadon to use this clouds magic in their crafting. Causing many of the goods created to be extremely powerful, however, also making them extremely volatile toward the attuned. As each item crafted had a personality of its own that rivaled the fiends that many believed they were based on. Each of the artifacts created were twisted items that caused all to fear them.

Selvia

Though only numbering around five hundred, the clan of Selvia was known for its strange population. Having the largest concentrated star crafter population due to its proximity to the storm giant's capital. Thus many believed the clan of Selvia specifically monopolized the half breed giants in order to gain power in the ranks of all giants. Also noted that Himin himself is said to have founded this clan.

Imperlias

The largest of the three clans, for their expertise in both warfare and reproduction. It is said that the Imperlias statues that can be found deep in the underdark and in some older strongholds are the exact depictions of how the clan appeared. Giving a more stone giant width, and a storm giant's height. This clan was noted to be almost four thousand strong when it was last seen. And no records remain of the city ever having been defeated or destroyed. Leading many scholars to believe that the city itself still flies amongst the clouds.

Nobility

Here we shall discuss notable noble houses through the time periods.

Grunaga

The clan sigil of a blue background with Faltharn's blade at the center with a gold coin on either side. The clan was noted for its one and only powerful ruler the son of Ogeron himself, Himin Grunaga. A cloud giant who would later become known as "The Last Cloud Gangleri" as he watched the other giants all fall throughout the histories. It is believed that Himin would never truly have any children and seemed to refuse to continue his line out of a strange pact or oath that he had made for greater power. Himin and his clan were noted to have the largest city of all the clans, however as the city was never truly found the only records we have of its true size is that of the depictions of the many slaves and kaupmadr that arrived in the city. It was noted to be the largest port amongst the giant territories, and had connections and trades with every major power in the world during the first age. However, the city is depicted as having been built by sailors and a large cooking pot of artists as it was called. With designs of dragons and uliveres clashed right on top of one another. Seemingly like the city was growing atop itself with every passing year. The clan of Grunaga mostly consisted of giants sworn to Himin directly, so while the great Gangleri had no children, succession was never in question. The clan seemed to house the largest population of kaupmadr, and depending on the time of day was said to have a population of either a few thousand to by mid day in the hundreds of the thousands.

Zephyros

The clan sigil is a winged horse on a blue background. Many believe the clan was the first to breed pegasi into the world. However, others note that they also traded in rare and exotic monsters from deep within the underdark. The clan is known particularly for there white hair and wind based magic.

Selvia

The clan uses a white cloud with a red lightning bolt exploding from it on a gray background. Many believe the entire clan is fully made of half breeds. Allowing for no non pure cloud giants amongst their ranks. Thus granting those from this clan stronger magic and authoritative capabilities as is noted amongst the scholars at the time. Not much else was written on the clan, other than that Selvia was noted as the only clan to have met the Thri-Kreen race.

Imperlias

The clan sigil was shown as a cloud giant hand holding the head of a blue dragon on a blackened background. This house was known for its larger warriors and willingness to declare war on any who would stand in their way. At least if the fight was in their favor, for clan Imperlias never attacked other giants, and only focused its raiding power on those mortal races foolish enough not to accept their trade. However, it should be noted that at some point they did declare war on Mov'asi, the king of the dragons. Noting that they managed to raid the mountain stronghold of Mov’asi and mortally wound him.

Military

Here we will discuss any specific military information

Himin Grunaga

Noted as having an army of around 20,000 Vikingrs, around 1,000 sky ships, 12,000 kaupmadr and 4,000 slaves that can be mobilized

Unit Breakdown

Here we will break down the army above to confirm the units currently known to the world.

Himin Grunaga

50 Scout units of vikingr 50 Vanguard units of vikingr 50 Archer units of vikingr 50 Foot units of vikingr
60 Scout units of kaupmadr 60 Mage units of kaupmadr
40 Thieve units of Slsaves

Population

Breakdown of population per city and overall

Grunaga

Noted to have a population of around twenty five thousand Gangleri (cloud giants).

Zephyros

Noted to have a population of around two thousand Gangleri (cloud giants), and around four thousand proto-fiends.

Selvia

Noted to have a population of around five thousand Gangleri (cloud giants), five thousand (fire giants), ten thousand (storm giants), and around two thousand mixed of frost and stone giants.

Imperlias

Noted to have a population of around fifteen five thousand Gangleri (cloud giants), and ten thousand stone giants.

Demographic

Nation race population in percentage and numbers

Grunaga

Total Population 25,000 100% Gangleri

Zephyros

Total Population: 6,000 33% Gangleri 67% Proto-fiend

Selvia

Total Population: 22,000 22% Gangleri 22% Jotun-Modr 45% Grunaga 9% Mixed

Imperlias

Total Population: 25,000 60% Gangleri 40% Stone Giant

Current and Past Wars

Here we shall discuss the notable wars for each period and who they were against.

Religious beliefs

Here we shall discuss the different religious beliefs in this kingdoms history throughout the periods.

Note

Giants are one of the few mortal species who have no pantheon they worship, although the five sons of Ogeron Grunaga are considered to be the closest thing to religious icons in the giant world. But even then, giants saw the gods themselves as nothing other than powerful enemies like the dragons they fought against time and again. Instead they worshiped at a trade of sorts, creating living sentient gods from items or the environment itself.
Truthfully, Cloud Giants worshiped the sky more than anything. As the sky gave them the clouds, and their cities strength. But no god would come of it or at least that we know of.

Events/Holidays

We shall begin to discuss notable holidays and events in this kingdom. Explaining further on where they come from and what goes on during them.

Kaldr Penningr (cold coin)

An event in which upon the head of the clan's death, a great celebration would be held where all members of the clan would return to celebrate. Gold and valuables would be spent at alarming amounts to prove their ability amongst the clan. Then it is said that after one year of this celebration, the people of the clan would take a vote. Those who spent the most and those who brought the most valuable trade goods would be put up for consideration. And on the last night of the year when the moon was at its highest, the shouts would ring out and whosoever name was the loudest would become the next clan head. Granting them the riches of all who participated to spend as they wished. Though traditionally the coin would be returned and the items put on display for all to see.

Economy

Here we shall discuss the unique economics of different nations as needed.

Economic Status

The current noted treasury value of the nation through raw resource development

Raw Treasury

With a raw treasury of 30,000 diamond coins, 40,000 ruby coins, and 20,000 sapphire hills.

Cyclonetail Bison

Noted for annually producing 500 to a 2,000 adults, each is noted at 100 Ruby volcanos coins for an adult. Giving an annual value of 5,000 to 20,000 RV coins.

Lightningbeak Pheasant Hawks

Noted for annually producing 100 to a 750 adults, each is noted at 1,000 Ruby Volcanos coins for an egg. Giving an annual value of 100,000 to 750,000 RV coins.

Tempesthoofed Headbutts

Noted for annually producing 200 to a 1,000 adults, each is noted not having a set price as the creatures grow to large. But anything below 10ft long is noted at 2,000gp on the market.

Galefruit Trees

Noted to annually produce 1,000lbs of Galefruit, priced annually at 100 Diamond Crown coins and individually at 1Sapphire Hill per 1lbs, or 3SH for a rations worth.

Stormroot Blossom

Noted to annually produce 4,000lbs of Stormroot, priced annually at 400 Diamond Crown coin and individually at 1Sapphire Hill per 1lbs, or 3SH for a rations worth.

Thunderleaf Vine

Noted to annually produce 2,000lbs of thunderleaf, priced annually at 200 Diamond Crown coin and individually at 1Sapphire Hill per 1lbs, or 3SH for a rations worth.

Coins

Here we shall find how the coins look, what materials they are made of, and what the value of the coins are on the overall market.
DIAMOND CROWNS The first coin that replaced the common platinum that the dragons used for its shininess. Giants though, are not dragons, thus the more common material of liquid diamonds would be harvested from the cores of the volcanoes in the heart of the magma as it was believed. This material would be farmed to make coins and other magical items.
RUBY VOLCANOS Believed to be equivalent to the gold piece commonly used by the lesser nations including dragons. Thus the Jotun-Modr pioneered the coin in the shape of their homeland to be used by those sworn to them. These simple coins are individually 5cm by 5cm like the other coins, however it is clear and seems to sparkle from its craftsmanship only possible by the Jotun-Modr who individually made each coin.
SAPPHIRE HILLS Sapphire hills were thinner coins due to there higher rarity, though most giants valued sapphires less then rubies and only slightly more then emeralds. Thus most recognized this simple hill drawn with sheep grazing into the individual sapphires as a silver coin.
EMERALD PLAINS Lastly and most common in the Jotun-Modr volcanos were emeralds. As the material was farmed simply from their individual Rok-heap herds. Thus simple grass would be carved into the coins as apprentices practiced there arts on the coins.

Trade Goods

Here you shall find the trade goods this race has on offer in the nations they inhabit.

SKY SHIPS

A ship designed with strange giant circles where sails would stand. They have a light shimmering net that can be seen linking three of the circles. Though these ships are considered small to jotun-hrid, they are considered to be equal to a war galley in size and capability. The ships are said to harness the wind through the nets and begin to fly off at great speeds. Though the helmsman is noted to need great strength to control the ship, those working the sails are noted to be the most capable amongst the warriors in magic as it is required to close the nets without having your magic drained from you as you pull on the strange purple gemstone cables.

Type

Geopolitical, Kingdom