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 +====== Jotun ======
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 +[[culture:start|Return to Cultures]] - [[culture:species|Return to Species]] \\
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 +^ Title ^ Detail ^
 +^ Species Class:| Giant, Humanoid |
 +^ Population:| Very Rare  |
 +^ Homeland/Origin:| //Realm, Nation Etc// |
 +^ Average Hight:| //Cm , Feet// |
 +^ Lifespan:| //Years // |
 +^ Physical Traits:| Tribal Markings cover body called //Minera// |
 +^ Source:| //Content Book & Page Number// |
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 +**The Markings called Minera**  \\
 + All Goliath have these tribal markings. Called //Minera// which is a //Giant// word. They are natural dark parts of their flesh ins runic patterns that typically only start appearing during puberty. But some children are born with them and there are histories of children born with //Minera// clearly defined means they are destined to one day leave the tribe and play a part in destiny.
 +
 +The //Minera// are often made up of the //Joutunbrud Runes//, an ancient giant language of power which holds the secret to all manor of things. But none other than the True giants themselves know this language of power. Though some in //Felwind// have learned scraps of it.
 +
 +**Hill Giants, Not True Jotun** \\
 +Despite the name and sharing many similar physical traits, Hill Giants are actually a rather new species when compared to the other //Joutunbrud// they are intelligent but simple minded only ever really chasing food and comfortable places to sleep or releaving bordom by smashing mountains. They do not have the //Joutn's// Giant craft and very limited Runic Magic and lack much of the culture surrounding True Giants. The un-refined runt of the True Giants. but even a Runt can be dangerous.
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 +===== Goliath =====
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 +**[[resource:books|Source Books]]** \\ 
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 +//Source: \\ Mordenkainen's Monsters of the Multiverse, Pg 21 \\ (Supplement) //
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 +//Alternative: \\ Player's Handbook: 2024, Pg 00 \\ (Core) //
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 +True descendants of the //Jotunbrud// (Giant). A Mix between them and Mortal blood gave birth to the first Goliath. The other side of the coin of war to the Dragonborn. Though just like their lineage Goliath are far more rare than Dragonborn in //Felwind//. Often living in isolated areas such as high mountains or blizzard battered lands.
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 +Goliath is the name used in 'Common' rather they are more respectably called //Jotunettin// which translates as 'Giant-Runt' or 'Giant-Child'. 
 +
 +Goliath are known for their tribal nature and being very intimidating. Much like [[culture:Lizardfolk]] their culture revolves heavily around combat, hunting and feats of power while also having a strong sense of community and more interesting still is a love of art and crafts. \\
 +Normally in the way of wooden or stone sculptures, Hand made jewellery and cutting precious stones. Even painting has been observed.
 +
 +Most would think Goliath to be slow or less intelligent due to their size and stature along with [[culture:orc|Orcs]] or [[culture:goblin|Bugbears]] but most are surprised to know that Goliath are very intelligent, more-so wise than book smarts but they understand culture norms and can problem solve far better than anyone stereotypically expects, which makes them even more of a intimidating presence. \\ things that catch a Goliath off guars is the use of currency and the wide varied nature of social status.
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 +Almost all Goliath are covered in natural markings known is **Minera**, These Markings hold great cultural significance. Said to spell the fate of the Goliath in question. Trying to change the markings or adding new marks to a Goliath's body is a great taboo. To do so represents shunning the fate given to you by the JotunBrung (True Giants) and is grounds for immediate exile or even execution. Some Goliath may do this as an act of defiance against their tribe or culture. \\ But for one Goliath to deliberately change the **Minera** of another Goliath is the ultimate sin of all //Joutun//. Such an event has not happened for a thousand upon a thousand years. \\
 +Once in a blue moon a Goliath may be born without **Minera**. This is a significant event, It represents a Goliath who is able to break or change the chains of fate at will. Normally destined to be a coming age of good and prosperity, or an ill-omen of Damnation and destruction.
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 +=====Hakaan=====
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 +**[[resource:books|Source Books]]** \\ 
 +//Source: \\ Book One - Heroes \\ (Draw Steel) //
 +</WRAP>
 +
 +Hakaan are distinct from their stone goliath cousins. Descended from a tribe of giants in Vanigar, Uthasil. The original Hakaan tribe made a bargain with [[religion:holkatja|Holkatja]] the trickster god. They traded some of their gigantic size and strength for the ability to see the future. But Holkatja betrayed them, and the only future they are allowed to see is the moment and nature of their own death. These visions are never of some mundane tragedy. No Hakaan ever received a vision of dying from choking on a grape. The doomsight is always momentous—always dramatic. 
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 +===== Oni =====
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 +**[[resource:books|Source Books]]** \\ 
 +//Source: \\ Battlezoo Ancestries: Classic Creatures, Pg 164 \\ (3rd Party) //
 +</WRAP>
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 +A Cross-Breed between Giants and Devils.
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 +===== Cyclops =====
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 +**[[resource:books|Source Books]]** \\ 
 +//Source: \\ Battlezoo Ancestries: Cyclopes \\ (3rd Party) //
 +</WRAP>
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 +Hill-Giants are well known to be the outcasts of //Joutunbrud//. Their appearance and nature are a far cry from the majesty and power of the True-Giants, They are also known to not be very bright. The only thing they share in common is their size. \\
 +A Particular group of Hill-Giants banded together long ago looking to make a deal with a higher power. In exchange for one of their eyes they would Grant the Hill-Giants new power. Though it did not go in their favour. 
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 +===== Trolls =====
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 +**[[resource:books|Source Books]]** \\ 
 +//Source: \\ Battlezoo Ancestries: Trolls \\ (3rd Party) //
 +</WRAP>
 +
 +Jotun-Kin of a linage tainted by the abyssal power of [[planes:Pandemonium]], Their Bodies and Flesh adapt and regenerate unnaturally akin to creatures of the Abyss but with a sturdy strength of Joutun blood. \\
 +Despite their Abyssal ties, they hold very little in common with the plane of Chaos. They are often found alone, amongst other weaker monstrous species or in small group that keep to themselves. They Tend to be rather aggressive 
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 +===== Jotunbrud =====
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 +**[[resource:books|Source Books]]** \\ 
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 +//Source: \\ Battlezoo Ancestries: Giants \\ (3rd Party) //
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 +//Alternative: \\ Grim Hollow: Valikan, Pg 00 \\ (3rd Party) //
 +</WRAP>
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 +True Jotun, Ones that helped make the realms what they are. Some may be living today but most are decedents of the first.
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 +====== Jotunbrud Details ======
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 +Giants, A rather self explanatory species of humanoid but far from simple. \\
 +The term 'Giant' is used to describe many things of great size however //Giants// The species, Or //Jotunbrud// in their own language. Are far bigger than most think.
 +
 +Today in //Felwind// Giants would be considered myth if not for all the evidence they left behind as well as still some True //Jotunbrud// living around //Felwind//. There is little doubt they have been in the mortal plain far longer than an previous known species. \\
 +Records of //Abolith// speaking of __their first birth being in the shadows of the //Jotunbrud//__ 
 +
 +So a species of people as ancient as the stars but today we only have a handful of true //Jotunbrid// left and literal mountains of what they left behind. Cities built in the clouds. Their ancient Runic Magic, weapons of such perfect craftsmanship it makes the gods shy away, unable to match it. Why did they leave?
 +
 +Many //Giants// can be found in their suitable //Elemental Planes// where they have seemed to build new culture, But they remain separate from each other where they once worked together to shape the land many people now call home.
 +
 +**Recounts of an Abolith** \\
 +-Abolith
 +  *//Yes. it was my first life, my first memories. I have lived thousands of lives since then, Mellina upon millenia of years past. but I will always remember. the land mortals call home. an entire nation was lifted up upon the shoulders of only ten 'Jotunbrid'. They were far bigger then than they are now. As if they carried a great plate, an offering to the people they were making the world for. But even now against their grand design the earth and rock has changed on its own and now far different. Even the 'Jotunbrid' cannot tame the passage of time.//
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 +=====Joutunbrud Types=====
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 +===== Stone (stein-jotun) =====
 +Stone Giants are typical to what you would expect when thinking of them. Normally Grey stone skin on various tones. Rocky scales cover their hands, fee and other parts of their torso. protecting their hands when digging or throwing a punch. They typically have scruffy white beards and deep blue or yellow eyes that shine like gemstones. Their complexation makes it very easy for them to blend into the scenery of a deep cave or the Underdark's blue hue darkness. \\
 +They are some of the oldest of //Joutun// and are known for telling stories and sharing history with those willing to listen. They also know the most about Giant culture such as their //Rune Magic// their //Giant Craft// although they are not know to smith very often.
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 +===== Fire (ild-jotun) =====
 +text
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 +===== Frost (ise-jotun) =====
 +text
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 +===== Cloud / Fog (skye-jotun) =====
 +Also known as skod-jotunen
 +
 +Cloud Giants are rather unusual in appearance. Their bodies are only partially physical with their head and right or left arm consisting of of swirling condeced wind. as if there top torso had been sliced clean off from neck to kidney. \\
 +without physical heads or faces Cloud giants wear masks or helmets that depict an emotion. soe have helmets that are turned around or shifted to change the front facing mask to show a change in emotion.
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 +===== Storm (uvar-jotun) =====
 +text
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 +
 +==== Known Jotunbrud (Giants) ====
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 +^  //Unknown Name//  ^^
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 +^ Age/Sex  | //Unknown//  |
 +^ Type  | //Unknown//  |
 +^ Location  | //Unknown//  |
 +^ Rune  | //Unknown//  |
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 +^  //Unknown Name//  ^^
 +^  //Unknown Title//  ^^
 +^ Age/Sex  | //Unknown//  |
 +^ Type  | //Unknown//  |
 +^ Location  | //Unknown//  |
 +^ Rune  | //Unknown//  |
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 +^  //Unknown Name//  ^^
 +^  //Unknown Title//  ^^
 +^ Age/Sex  | //Unknown//  |
 +^ Type  | //Unknown//  |
 +^ Location  | //Unknown//  |
 +^ Rune  | //Unknown//  |
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 +^  //Unknown Name//  ^^
 +^  //Unknown Title//  ^^
 +^ Age/Sex  | //Unknown//  |
 +^ Type  | //Unknown//  |
 +^ Location  | //Unknown//  |
 +^ Rune  | //Unknown//  |
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 +^  //Unknown Name//  ^^
 +^  //Unknown Title//  ^^
 +^ Age/Sex  | //Unknown//  |
 +^ Type  | //Unknown//  |
 +^ Location  | //Unknown//  |
 +^ Rune  | //Unknown//  |
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 +{{ :wiki:media:template.png?100 |}}
 +^  //Unknown Name//  ^^
 +^  //Unknown Title//  ^^
 +^ Age/Sex  | //Unknown//  |
 +^ Type  | //Unknown//  |
 +^ Location  | //Unknown//  |
 +^ Rune  | //Unknown//  |
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 +**Fire Giants of Nabilhime** \\
 +Year ~10,000\\
 +Some of the last known //Giants// living in //Mor-Thir// were a pair, Fire Giant Son and Father who forged great feats and smithed fantastic weapons that out-passed the rest of the country. Its told in the stories of //Volkanus// that the giants were not looking for battle just enjoyed the art before the bloodshed, never intending for their weapons to leave the Fortress of //Nabilhime//. They vanished from the fortress just days before it was reduced to rubble by a cult of Old God worshipers and Beholders. Though their forge remained intact and eventually the //Volkanus// Religion made it their temple.
 +
 +**Storm Giant Mulginu** \\
 +
 +**Stone Giant Gavlain** \\
 +An Old giant even by //Joutun// standards. He says that he was there when the rocks formed upon the land today known as //Felwind// but its impossible to confirm. He has lived his life within the mountains and caverns of [[faction:Oxtrad]] & [[faction:Covania]]. Like the Stone giants of old he guards an entrance to the [[planes:Underdark]], keeping anything from getting in or out. Though in his elderly state he only guards the one beneath the //Fiery Borderlands// today. \\
 +He shares many stories to the rare visitor that find him. His favourite he tells of the giants pulling the very earth itself to create shapes of continues that would one day be a peoples homeland.
 +
 +**Storm Giant Kenkatu** \\
 +A male Storm giant that lives on the mountain peaks of [[faction:Athein]]. being so hard to reach most people say its just a rumour but those that brave the climb are blessed with his knowledge. Many have died on those harsh blizzard mountains.
 +
 +**Cloud Giants of Iellkan** \\
 +This city was originally I the //Elemental plane of water// however due to the meddling of a [[culture:hag|Hag Coven]] like many parts of the plains it was spliced into the mortal plane known as //Felwind// and now sits far from any coast out in the middle of the ocean floating empty of the people wo built it. \\
 +The City of Iellkan has lay abandoned for thousands of years, built in the clouds out above the ocean the place is hard to reach, but you may not have to fly as the city has decayed the Giant magic used to hold it in the sky has waved and parts of the city come crashing to the ocean every few years. A bountiful place full of lore and treasure but the hard part is getting there, the even harder part is fighting off the guardians that remain
 +
 +
 +**Stone Giants of Vanigar** \\
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 +====Elemental Planes====
 +Within the various elemental planes you will find a number of giants living peacefully among their suitable elements. A large population of Cloud Giants have built a massive city in the clouds of the Elemental plane of air. A large population of Fire Giants ring hammers against anvils day and night in their fortress city in the Elemental plane of fire
 +
 +==== Other Planes ====
 +
 +**Frost Giants of the Feywild** \\
 +
 +==== Giant Craft ====
 +A Mortal term used to describe the works of Giants. Equipment, magic and other things made by the hands of a Giant far surpass the makings of any other species in the known realms.
 +
 +**Rune Magic** \\
 +Giant’s magic is ancient and mostly lost to time. Though what is known is the magic is weaved with Runic symbols relating closely to the Giant language
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