Firbolg

Firbolgs are enigmatic beings steeped in mysticism and nature's secrets. As giant-kin they tend to tower over most other races, save for their Goliath kin, their massive forms exude an aura of quiet strength and innate connection to the natural world. With skin ranging from deep earthy tones to gentle pastels, their appearances tend to mirror the diverse landscapes they call home.
Often found wandering through secluded forests or hidden groves, Firbolgs hold an intrinsic bond with nature, often living in harmony with the land's flora and fauna. Their society is one of micro-communal or solitary living, where each member is responsible for both themselves and their kin as well as the world around them. Seers and caretakers, Firbolgs often serve as guardians of ancient sites and mystical places, preserving the balance of the world.
Firbolgs are known for their innate ability to communicate with animals and plants, granting them unparalleled insight into the natural world's rhythms. Their gentle demeanor belies their formidable strength, which they will wield to protect their domains from those who seek to harm or exploit them should their more passive methods of removal fail.
Ancestral traditions and druidic practices play a significant role in Firbolg culture. Rituals involving the harmonization of mind, body, and spirit are central to their existence, emphasizing their desire to maintain equilibrium within the world. These ceremonies often involve rhythmic dances, melodic chants, and the use of herbal concoctions.
Believed to be influenced by the Fey and a supposed connection to the Feywild, Firbolgs are often seen as wise and enigmatic figures, embodying the delicate balance between the tangible and the mystical. Their presence in any realm carries with it an air of ancient wisdom and an unwavering devotion to safeguarding the world's natural splendor.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Firbolgs resemble humans, but are far larger as Giant-kin. They stand between seven and ten feet tall and can weigh between five and eight hundred pounds. Males will often sport great, thick beards and while their hair can come in many colors, it is usually either red or blond and is often worn long.

Biological Traits

Firbolgs are sexually dimorphic with females being of slightly smaller stature than their male counterparts. They are known to be highly susceptible to almost all forms of lycanthropy, though somehow they are immune to the wereraven's form of the affliction. The reason is completely unknown as to why.
Firbolgs are massive in stature and incredably strong, able to wrestle with forest bears, cubs and adults both in their youth and after they reach adulthood. The commonfolk say they can also turn themselves invisable at-will.

Genetics and Reproduction

Firbolg pregnancies are about two years, the longest of all the other Giant-kin, which are closer equivalent to normal human pregnancies. They will typically give birth to singletons and twins on incrediably rare occasions

Growth Rate & Stages

Firbolgs reach adulthood at about thirty years, and can live as many as five centuries.

Ecology and Habitats

Firbolgs tend to inhabit dense and seculed forest groves, sometimes they will build their homes in cave systems, but this is rarer. They, as a race, often seclude themselves from from other humanoid civilizations.

Civilization and Culture

Culture and Cultural Heritage

Even as Giant-kin, Firbolgs reject the social hierarchy of the Giants, instead they created a system called simply called "the code". The premise was conceived in bygone Eras, although its exact origins, and any original pieces have are long-lost; today a written copy is usually carried by all Firbolgs, but the exact implementation varies from one community to the next. It promotes the general idea that the society is the most important aspect and supersede the individual. Actions are more important than relatives or heritage.

Interspecies Relations and Assumptions

Firbolgs, in general, prefer isolation from the other races, actively avoiding their politics and grand struggles. Their focus turned to the tribe.

Scientific Name

Homo gigas silva

Lifespan

400-500 years

Average Height

7-10 feet

Average Weight

500-800 lbs