Giants

## What are giants?

Giants are Native to Antavia, and former protectors of the realm. A race long past their golden age, and have taken a nosedive into obscurity, so much so that most aren’t even aware that their existence is true outside of myth. Infamous for their colossal height and immense strength, giants share little civil interaction with humans or elves. Giants are usually only found in the Northlands Western Forest, where they seclude themselves from other races. However, they have been known to migrate on their own from time to time, spreading the thin population across the lands of Antavia.

Giants were once known to have protected the lands from early terrors, especially the crystals that they see as a source of a spirit or a god. Hence then they used their mass of body and weapons to protect the Arcryite. Over time their numbers had dwindled due to an absence of nothing happening within their culture, leading many to die off and be reduced to only a small number of giants still around Antavia.

Giants are humanoid creatures, usually of great strength and size. Most giants have vision equivalent to that of a human, though some have the capacity to see well in low light or total darkness as well. The appearance of giants varies, but they are generally humanoid in appearance, just much larger At around **12 to 20 feet tall.** Their bone structure is more dense than that of humans, giving them extra toughness but slowing them down a little. At birth, Giants are comparable to humans, however as they progress into adulthood, they commonly begin to seclude themselves further and further.

Giants are moderately intelligent, although far from their peak during their golden age: they are able to fashion tools and clothes for themselves, and harness fire for warmth. Giants can sometimes be heard speaking to one another within their own simple language, known simply as giant. and they have no known written language. It is well documented that giants are able to learn to understand different languages, and even speak them fluently given enough time. They are also intelligent enough to understand the concept of a trade and even become angry when double-crossed after said trade.

Giants are wary of the presence of other races, they only attack if attacked first, or if someone strays too close to their camps, being very protective of their homesteads and belongings, while rarely taking up arms to raid settlements of homesteads unless provoked or coming under hard times.

## Half Giants:

Half-Giants are the descendants of Men and Giants, They take on qualities of their mixed heritage, which can be passed down further onto their descendants. Half-giants are much taller than the other races that dot Antavia, however they are not nearly as tall as their giant ancestors. Most Half giants choose to go into training from an early age, where their height and skills can be used extensively. Because of this, Half giants are very commonly seen as skilled craftsmen, and great warriors that either join various militaries or go out to make a name for themselves. **They are no taller than 12 feet tall, and no shorter than 8 feet tall.**

Giants are currently allowing 5 applicants to become and play via through staff application.