Firbolgs
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Firbolg
Beyond the deepest shadows, hidden in the most forbidden glades where no civilization thrives, only the firbolgs watch over and tend to the plants and animals. They pay no heed to the designs of modern society, and are perfectly content being surrounded by nature. The gentle giants know when to withhold themselves, and when to unleash their full might upon their enemies.
Natures Guardians
Firbolgs are large humanoids that resemble humans, although they are distinctly feylike in nature, with their unkempt hair often being green or even plantlike in nature. They have thick, grey skin that is covered in dirt or moss that leaves them unburdened and unbothered. Some firbolgs even enjoy growing small gardens on their back or arms, truly embracing nature. These gardens can contain tiny saplings intending to be planted later when the time is right, small radishes, and even the odd mushroom.
When the first tree grew the goddess of nature, Kiri, knew that it was her purpose to spread the joys of life. As the world flourished she became overburdened by the act of tending to all in the world, and so she sought aid in her endeavor. The other gods were too busy overseeing their own aspects of the world, however, and so she created her own partners in arms. Taking inspiration from the creations of Gallus, she created tall, peaceful creatures that could not only tend to the world, but protect it in times of need. Dubbing them firbolgs, she guided them and showed them the natural beauty of the world, to which they took happily.
For over a thousand years firbolgs fostered the greatest forest in the land, peacefully embracing every aspect of the flora and fauna. This forest, today known as the Sylvan Conclave, was so beautiful the fey lords were almost jealous. Fey visits became commonplace, granting strange magic and even stranger flowers to the material plane. Firbolgs, ever complacent, accepted these gifts with open arms. This would become a repetitive behavior, as when the wood elves came into their own, they too were guided by the teachings of the Firbolgs to embrace the woods and respect all life. It was the firbolgs that imparted fey knowledge and magic onto the elves, and it is said that with this knowledge, the first druid was a firbolg.
Lonesome Hermits
While some firbolgs live together, and every so often they would gather to trade gardening secrets, for large majorities of their life they live independently and tend their own plots. They find aspects of life like crime and violence to be strange and alien. The concept of money and value does not come quickly to a firbolg, who is often trusting by nature. Sometimes a firbolg eventually does grow curious, and whether it is to spread their knowledge, learn about the world, or banishment, they will eventually uproot themselves and seek out strange the unknown.
Firblog Names
Firbolgs barely give conscious thought to remembering their names, as it is rarely needed for their sedentary hermit lifestyles. However, at birth they are assigned a name they may hear once or twice before setting out on their own.
Male firbolg names: Waeslen, Thesalor, Farcan, Ralowarin, Aleamin, Beikas, PaperiosFemale firbolg names: Miarie, Valvaris, Neirfiel, Sythana, Eilroris, Uriyra, Daeqirelle
Firbolg Magic. You can cast detect magic and disguise self with this trait, using Wisdom as your spellcasting ability. 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.
Powerful Build. You count as one size larger when determining your carrying capacity and the weight you can push, drag, or lift.
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.
Speech of Beast and Leaf. You can 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.
