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'''Giantmen''' are tall (sometimes over 7'), well built and physically strong. They have dark brown or coal black hair, light complexions and a range of eye shades. They are great warriors and builders and their intuition matches their physical prowess. They are not, however, especially quick or agile.


Most giants lived a semi-nomadic life, traveling from place to place seasonally, following the wild animal herd migrations. Giantmen have a lust for warfare and were more often than not at war with one clan or another. Their wars were not sought to destroy other clans, but to gain glory and respect among each other. After the odd [[Sunfist|Dwarven-Giantman War]] 2,000 years ago, they became solid allies with the [[dwarves]], a union that is closer than ever to this day.
'''Giantmen''' are a tall and physically strong race who live in semi-nomadic clans across Elanthia.


Martial skill is highly valued in giantman cultures. Traditionally, they view warfare as a trial of honor and glory, and have often fought battles both among their own clans and against other races to determine if their foes were worthy of respect. Some of the closest historical alliances have been forged with those who earn it.

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== Giantman Statistics ==
== Giantman Statistics ==
{{Race stats|str = 15|con = 10|dex = -5|agi = -5|dis = 0|aur = -5|log = -5|int = 0|wis = 0|inf = 5
{{Race stats|str = 15|con = 10|dex = -5|agi = -5|dis = 0|aur = -5|log = -5|int = 0|wis = 0|inf = 5

Revision as of 16:14, 27 July 2015

Giantman
Decay Timer 13 minutes
Spirit Regeneration 1 per 3 min, ×2 on node
Height 6' to 6.5', max 7'
Weight 120 to 360 lbs.
Languages Common, Giantman

Giantmen are tall (sometimes over 7'), well built and physically strong. They have dark brown or coal black hair, light complexions and a range of eye shades. They are great warriors and builders and their intuition matches their physical prowess. They are not, however, especially quick or agile.

Most giants lived a semi-nomadic life, traveling from place to place seasonally, following the wild animal herd migrations. Giantmen have a lust for warfare and were more often than not at war with one clan or another. Their wars were not sought to destroy other clans, but to gain glory and respect among each other. After the odd Dwarven-Giantman War 2,000 years ago, they became solid allies with the dwarves, a union that is closer than ever to this day.

Giantman Statistics

Strength Constitution Dexterity Agility Discipline Aura Logic Intuition Wisdom Influence
15 10 -5 -5 0 -5 -5 0 0 5
Growth rates are modified for giantmen as follows: +5 to strength, +3 to constitution, -2 to dexterity, -2 to agility, and +2 to intuition. These modifications are shown in the table above. To see the base growth rates, see the page on statistic growth rates.

Note: To edit the layout of the tables in this section, go to Template:Race stats

Other Characteristics

Spirit Regeneration 1 per 3 min Decay Timer 13 min
Max Health 200 Base Regeneration 3
Weight Factor 1.2 Encumbrance Factor 1.33
Maneuver Bonus Average
Elemental TD -5 Spiritual TD +5

Giantmen always receive a moderate hiding penalty.

Race-specific verbs

CLENCH
CLENCH FIST Giant's entire body tenses as she clenches her fist.
Giant's entire body tenses as she tightens her grip on <item>.
CLENCH FIST <person> Giant's entire body tenses as she clenches her fist and glances over at <person>.
Giant's entire body tenses as she tightens her grip on her <item> and glances over at <person>.
POUND
POUND <self> Giant heavily pounds both her fists against her chest and bows her head slightly.
POUND <target> Giant pounds a <target> with her fist, causing it to shake and tremble.
Giant pounds a <target> with her fist, sending it flying.
POUND ANGRILY Giant glances around, looking angry, then pounds one of her fists into the other a few times.
POUND ANGRILY <person> Giant glances at {person}, looking angry, then pounds one of her fists into the other a few times.
POUND CONTEMPTUOUSLY Giant pounds one of her fists into the other, then shakes her head contemptuously.
POUND CONTEMPTUOUSLY <person> Giant pounds one of her fists into the other, then shakes her head contemptuously at <person>.
POUND HALFHEARTEDLY Giant lightly pounds one of her fists into the other. Not very threatening.
POUND HALFHEARTEDLY <person> Giant lightly pounds one of her fists into the other. You think she is looking at you, but you can't be certain.
POUND LOUDLY Giant heavily pounds one of her fists into the other, producing a loud clap.
POUND LOUDLY <person> Giant glances over her shoulders nervously, then silently pounds one fist into the other as she stares at <person>.
POUND NERVOUSLY Giant glances over her shoulders nervously, then silently pounds one fist into the other.
POUND NERVOUSLY <person> Giant glances over her shoulders nervously, then silently pounds one fist into the other as she stares at <person>.
POUND SLOWLY Giant slowly and deliberately pounds one of her fists into the other.
POUND SLOWLY <person> Giant slowly and deliberately pounds one of her fists into the other as she stares at <person>.
STOMP
STOMP <person> Giant stamps her feet at <person>! The ground seems to tremble slightly beneath the impact.

{verb} set {standard/culture}

Resources

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