Homebrew Giantling Species Details

From the highest mountaintops , to the deepest caverns. This race lives either in seclusion as clans, or as individuals in the world at large. This race is one that is strong and honors and respects strength above all else. Though they also respect the Giants that they are related to along with others that are related to Giants,Ettins, Ogres, and Fomorians for example .However that respect doesn't go both ways since Giantlings are not a part of the Ordining. Giantlings are long lived just like their Giant ancestors.There are 6 subraces of Giantlings , one for each type of Giant. 

 

Psuedo Ordining 

Since Giantlings are not a part of the ordining they have made their own. It is based on many things that slightly change between the subraces but the easiest and simplest way that giantlings decide who is stronger and better than another is through a fight. and when clans come together or two giantlings meet they often hold one or a series of fights (in the case of clans meeting) to decide who is higher in the Pseudo ordining. Being higher in this ordining means that giantlings lower than you must give to you what you ask and do what you say. at any time a Giantling may be challenged by another Giantling for their spot in the Pseudo ordining. 

Primal and Powerful 

For Giantlings survival is key, not only are the places that they most often live dangerous but most giantlings are feared when they are encountered. Giantlings are given powerful abilities to counteract these dangers namely a great strength of body along with a natural athleticism that rivals the even strongest members of other races. Giantlings use these abilities to not only live but to master whatever environment they inhabit along with whatever they pursue.  

Survival of the Fittest

Giantlings understand the basic meaning of survival of the fittest. With every movement and action they feel it in their very bones. The clans of Giantlings are often led by the strongest members of their group but only kick out those that are neither strong nor smart. having the gift of old age and the wisdom of the giant gods to look too this race understands that intelligence is not a weakness. Giantlings on their own in the world often pursue greatness as warriors , adventurers , or testers of feats of strength. 

Giantling names

Giantlings have 3 names their child names , their adult names and their clan names, along with often having a nickname. These names often change widely from subrace to subrace. along with clan to clan also having some variation from clan to clan. The child name tends to be something they do as a child. While the adult name tends to be drawn from a skill or action the Giantling excels in. The clan name is one of a few names from the few families that make up a clan 

 

Birth Names: Aukan, Eglath, Gae-Al, Gauthak, Ilikan, Keothi, Kuori, Lo-Kag, Manneo, Maveith, Nalla, Orilo, Paavu, Pethani, Thalai, Thotham, Uthal, Vaunea, Vimak

Nicknames: Bearkiller, Dawncaller, Fearless, Flintfinder, Horncarver, Keeneye, Lonehunter, Longleaper, Rootsmasher, Skywatcher, Steadyhand, Threadtwister, Twice-Orphaned, Twistedlimb, Wordpainter

Clan Names: Anakalathai, Elanithino, Gathakanathi, Kalagiano, Katho-Olavi, Kolae-Gileana, Ogolakanu, Thuliaga, Thunukalathi, Vaimei-Laga

Giantling Traits

Giantlings share a number of traits in common with each other.

Ability Score Increase

Your Strength score increases by 2

Age

Giantlings live much longer than humans though are not quite as long lived as elves. Depending on the subrace they may live to between 150 and 400 years. Hill Giantlings living the shortest lives and Stone Giantlings living the longest. The order of lifespans goes Hill, Frost, Fire, Cloud, Storm, and Stone. Giantlings reach adulthood between 20 and 30 years of age.

Alignment

Giantling ideals along with the nature of how they live tends them towards some sort of Chaotic. Because of the strict way the clans must live they tend towards a good nature , always putting the clan before themselves makes it hard for them to be evil.

Size

Giantlings are between 7 and 8 feet tall and weigh between 280 and 340 pounds. Your size is Medium.

Size modifier Dice: 2D8 

Hight: 6 feet 6 inches +(Size modifier dice)

Weight: 280 pounds +(size modifier dice X 2) pounds 

Speed

Your base walking speed is 35 feet.

Natural Athlete

You have proficiency in the Athletics skill.

Powerful Build

You count as one size larger when determining your carrying capacity and the weight you can push, drag, or lift.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Giant.