Firbolg
"We spent three months tracking the green dragon before locating the forest in which it sought refuge. On our second day in that place, we woke to find the dragon’s head placed in the center of our camp. Soveliss told me that firbolgs must have claimed the forest, and they wanted to show us we had no further business there. If we lingered, he assured me, our heads would be next."
-Relim, Dwarvish Dragon Hunter
Basic Information
Anatomy
2 arms, 2 legs. Each hand and foot has 5 fingers/toes
Genetics and Reproduction
Firbolgs Reproduce Sexually and give live birth. They go through a gestation period of 2 years.
Growth Rate & Stages
Firbolgs are considered adults at age 30.
Ecology and Habitats
Most Firbolgs live in dense forests. A small few live in jungles.
Dietary Needs and Habits
Firbolgs are omnivores.
Biological Cycle
Firbolgs begin growing their body hair at age 20
Additional Information
Facial characteristics
Firbolgs tend to have a beard, and a large nose.
Geographic Origin and Distribution
Most Firbolg live in the many forests of Uneror. Some live in the forests of Drandar.
Average Intelligence
Firbolgs as intelligent as Humans
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
Firbolgs can see up to 60 feet in darkness. Firbolgs are also capable of speaking to animals and plants.
Civilization and Culture
Naming Traditions
Firbolgs use the naming conventions of nearby Humanoids, as they do not use formal names when in the tribe.
Beauty Ideals
Firbolgs seek a mate with the following attributes:
Females: Long kept hair, Dress made from an animal, magically inclined.
Males: Well-kept hair, More magically inclined.
Gender Ideals
Males and Females tend to have similar roles in the tribe.
Courtship Ideals
Firbolgs use flowers to show affection to another mate.
Average Technological Level
Uses very simple Technology in farming.
Major Language Groups and Dialects
Common, Elvish, and Giant.
Common Etiquette Rules
Firbolgs do not like people in their Forests. If an outsider is intruding in their forest, they will try to get the person out, usually without violence.
Common Taboos
Knowingly doing evil and destroying their homes is a major taboo among their people.
History
In the year 50wr, the Firbolgs began appearing into the material plane. No one truly knows how they were made. Some theories are that the Firbolgs where banished from the feywild with their memories wiped. Others believe that they are the offsprings of a Fey lord and a Giant Deity. To them, it doesn't matter, as they were set to protect their homes with their lives. In 100wr, the Firbolgs encountered the Loxodon. Due to both races want to live in nature, they got along well. The Firbolgs did not have much in their history, until the Calamity event, where they became much more aggressive to outsiders.
Interspecies Relations and Assumptions
Firbolgs are untrusting of other races, due to fears of their homes being destroyed. Firbolgs dislike most races, although most races don't even know of their existence. Loxodon, however, are considered friendly to Firbolgs, due to their similar wants for forests. Goliaths are also neutral to Firbolgs, Due to the fact that they only live in mountains, and wouldn't try to expand into their territory.
Scientific Name
Jotun Feui Sapien
Lifespan
500 years
Conservation Status
Firbolgs are uncommon, but are not under protection.
Average Height
6'10"-7'11"
Average Weight
200lbs-300lbs
Average Physique
Firbolgs are very muscular.
Body Tint, Colouring and Marking
Firbolgs have gray skin and hair that ranges from red to brown.
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