Firbolg
Firbolg tribes hunker down in secluded forest strongholds, preferring to spend their days in peaceful harmony with nature. When angered, firbolgs show off their fearsome weapon and druidic magic talents.
A quiet day spent amid the trees of an old forest is everything to firbolgs. Forests are holy to them, since they symbolize the heart of the earth and serve as monuments to life's tenacity.
Firbolgs are caretakers who live off the land while attempting to maintain a healthy relationship with nature. Their techniques are a combination of common sense and ingenuity. They stockpile extra nuts, fruit, and berries throughout a fruitful summer. When winter comes, they distribute all they have to protect the survival of the forest creatures until spring.
There is no greater sin in the eyes of a firbolg than greed. According to the firbolgs, the planet is at its healthiest when each species takes only what it requires. They are uninterested in material items, particularly costly stones and gold. What good are such things when the winter drags on and food is scarce?
Firbolgs are gifted with druidic magic. Learning magic is an inherent aspect of their growth, thanks to their cultural regard for nature and their powerful and inquisitive brains. Almost every firbolg learns a few spells, usually to hide their existence, and many of them go on to master natural magic.
Firbolgs who become Druid are stronghold leaders. The druids consider not only the tribe's requirements, but also the impact each action will have on the forest and the rest of the natural world. Firbolg tribes would sooner go hungry than put a pressure on the land in the event of a famine.
Firbolgs like to stay out of sight and out of mind as land stewards. They don't try to control nature; instead, they aim to guarantee that it thrives and survives in accordance with its natural rules.
Firbolgs utilize magic to conceal their presence in the woods. This strategy lets them to avoid elven, human, and orc politics and conflicts. Firbolgs are only concerned about such events when they have an impact on the forest.
Even when confronted with an intruder, firbolgs choose a quiet, delicate approach to avoid causing harm to their area. They use their power to make the forest uninviting to explore by diverting springs, driving away wildlife, stealing vital tools, and changing routes, leaving hunting or lumbering groups hopelessly lost. The lack of animals and a peculiar silence indicate the presence of the firbolgs, as if the forest tries to avoid drawing attention to itself. The sooner tourists decide to continue their journey, the better.
If these efforts fail, the firbolgs will resort to more drastic measures. What happens next is determined by their observations of a colony. If the outsiders appear to be in good spirits, the firbolgs approach and politely urge them to go, even providing food and other supplies to help them leave. Firbolgs see the potential of friendship with outsiders who respect nature, take just what they need, and live in peace with the wood, as long as the outsiders promise to protect the forest. The firbolgs, on the other hand, will combine their power and magic for a single overwhelming onslaught if the settlers plainly have bad intentions.
Few firbolgs would ever consider leaving the woods or seeking to integrate into human civilization. A firbolg who has been banished or whose clan has been annihilated may not have a choice in the issue. The majority of firbolgs who embark on adventures fall into this category.
Firbolgs who have been thrown out will never be able to return home. They did something heinous, typically putting their nation in jeopardy, such as setting a forest fire or murdering a rare or beautiful wild animal. These firbolgs are wanderers who want to find a new home elsewhere in the world.
Orphaned firbolgs are those who have lost their clans or homelands. They become crusaders for nature, seeking vengeance for their loss and averting more environmental damage.
Their clan has entrusted a few rare firbolgs with an essential task that will take them beyond their homes. These firbolgs have the feeling of pilgrims in a new place, and their sole desire is to accomplish their tasks and return home as soon as possible.
Druid, Ranger, and combatants make up the majority of firbolgs. These professions are passed down from generation to generation among their type. Those who become Bard maintain the clan's tradition, and firbolg Sorcerer protect their villages, demonstrating the firbolgs' magical lineage in various ways. When a clan becomes friends with elves , firbolg Wizard emerge. Firbolg Rogue are usually Scout charged with snooping on their neighbors to figure out what they're up to. They're especially frequent among firbolgs who live near human settlements. Firbolg Berserker are uncommon, with the exception of clans that are constantly threatened by wicked humanoids and other invaders. Firbolg Cleric and Paladin are often committed to nature gods and viewed as enforcers of that god's will. Firbolg Warlock are uncommon, although certain clans form great fey partnerships and arcane pacts. Firbolg Monk are practically unheard of, however a monastery could take in the young survivors of a firbolg clan that has been destroyed.
Civilization and Culture
Naming Traditions
When dealing with strangers, Firbolg assume elven names, despite the fact that the notion of names is alien to them. They recognize the forest's children by their acts, habits, and other actions rather than by their official titles for the forest's creatures and vegetation. Their tribal names, on the other hand, simply relate to their dwellings. As a matter of tact and hospitality, firbolgs refer to their territories by whatever name the surrounding people use, but among their own kind, they simply call it "home." Outsiders sometimes give firbolgs nicknames or titles, assuming that people in need of names can call them anything they choose.
by Rob Taylor
Firbolg Technologist
Lifespan
As humanoids related to the fey, firbolg have long lifespans. A firbolg reaches adulthood around 30, and the oldest of them can live for 250 years.
Average Height
Firbolg are between 7 and 8 feet tall.
Average Weight
240-300 lbs.
Firbolg
Ability Score Increase +2 Wis, +1 Str
Size Medium
Speed 30 ft.
Firbolg Traits
You can cast Detect Magic and Disguise Self with this trait, using Wisdom as your spellcasting ability for them. Once you cast either spell, you can't cast it again with this trait until you finish a short or long rest. When you use this version of Disguise Self you can seem up to 3 feet shorter than normal, allowing you to more easily blend in with humans and elves. Hidden Step
As a bonus action, you can magically turn invisible until the start of your next turn or until you attack, make a damage roll, or force someone to make a saving throw. Once you use this trait, you can't use it again until you finish a short or long rest. Powerful Build
You count as one size larger when determining your carrying capacity and the weight you can push, drag, or lift. Speech of Beast and Leaf
You have the ability to communicate in a limited manner with beasts and plants. They can understand the meaning of your words, though you have no special ability to understand them in return. You have advantage on all Charisma checks you make to influence them.
Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common, Elvish, and Giant.
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