Firbolg

Firbolgs of Wakodia

 

Overview

Firbolgs are an ancient and reclusive race, known for their quiet strength, mystical connection to nature, and deep-rooted traditions. Though often mistaken for simple forest folk, Firbolgs are stewards of memory, balance, and the unspoken harmony between the mortal and the natural world. They dwell in remote biomes across Wakodia, from high cliffs to deep jungles, each tribe reflecting the environment that shaped it.  

Physical Characteristics

Appearance: Firbolgs are large humanoids, typically 7 to 8 feet tall, with subtle animalistic features such as elongated ears, broad noses, and thick hair. Depending on subrace, they may resemble deerin subtle but noticeable ways. Their skin tones range from pale gray to deep brown, often marked with faint natural patterns.
Lifespan: Firbolgs mature around age 30 and can live up to 500 years.
Height and Build: Firbolgs are tall and powerfully built, often towering over other races, though they carry themselves with humility and calm.  

Subraces

Firbolgs in Wakodia are divided into six subraces, each shaped by the biome they inhabit and the values they hold most dear:   1. Sylvani
Region: Ardren Forest
Appearance: Slender with deer-like features and antler motifs.
Culture: Stargazers and memory-keepers with fey ties; attuned to seasonal cycles and fate.

   

Culture and Society

Firbolgs value patience, subtlety, and the preservation of balance. They live in tight-knit tribal societies, rarely interfering with outside affairs unless balance is threatened. They are known for their oral traditions, seasonal rites, and quiet diplomacy. Some serve as dream-seers, others as memory-keepers or wardens of forgotten wilds.  

Religion and Cosmology

Firbolgs do not worship gods in the conventional sense. Instead, they revere ancestral forces, nature spirits, and prime deities tied to memory, nature, and harmony. Tribes often integrate elements of local deities, such as Brômak (the god of roots and memory), into their rituals. They see the divine in stories, seasons, and the silent guidance of the earth.  

Role in History

Firbolgs rarely appear in historical records, preferring the background to the spotlight. However, their influence is felt through ancient oaths, preserved knowledge, and forgotten sanctuaries. Some Firbolgs stood as protectors during the Arcane Cataclysm, shielding old places from ruin.  

Magic and Firbolgs

Firbolgs lean toward natural and spirit magic — druids, rangers, and clerics are common among them. They rarely use arcane magic, preferring the slow, rooted power of the world itself. Some possess innate magical abilities tied to concealment, illusion, or communion with ancestral spirits.  

Relationships with Other Races

Humans: Firbolgs find human ambition curious and dangerous. While some ally with wise elders or druids, others distrust humanity’s thirst for expansion.
Elves: Firbolgs and elves share a bond of long memory and nature-ties, though elves often find Firbolg ways frustratingly slow.
Dwarves: Firbolgs respect dwarven craftsmanship and endurance but avoid their rigid hierarchies.
Other Races: Firbolgs interact infrequently, but when they do, they seek mutual understanding through stories and spirit-sharing.
 

Legacy

The legacy of the Firbolgs lies in the unseen: in ancient trees still standing, in forgotten shrines still tended, and in stories passed through the firelight. Though their hands are not often found in the building of empires, their presence endures in the deep places of Wakodia — timeless, patient, and rooted in the old ways.