Giants

Giants are classified as such solely for their immense size and terrifying figure. Most of the known Giants are at least 12 feet tall and appearance vary based on the host and source of their affliction. The knowledge of the Giant affliction is only known to a small number of people as those who have studied have shared little information with others. It is believed to be caused by killing and absorbing the power and abilities of a powerful being or by being infused with a large amount of mana that goes uncontrolled in the body. The few instances the Giant affliction has been examined the host was not strong in will and constitution to withstand the change that was occurring within them and soon became victim to a madness caused by mana poisoning from the magic that flows within them.

Locations

While Giants themselves do not have a full settlement to call their own, many of them have been cast to the wastelands of the Verglas Province. Named for being the icey outcast area east of Hlandaheim. There have been known Giants to have been spotted in various other locations throughout Shularix, including Roxstone Forest, around the Forests of Lunaris, the desert where Bluefield once stood, and various other places the creatures can find shelter and food. The few whom do live among the Verglas Province and have not become enslaved to their own capabilities have found small community where they have forged shelters for themselves and call "home". These shelters and other structures serve a purpose for the Giants in daily use but may be seen to outsiders as a monument.

Features

While the immense size of over 12 feet is a sight to behold itself. The flowing mana within its body also begins to alter it over time and causes mutations formed around the essence that flows within. The Giant named, Nikryonus - Jorvin, was studied from its original Nogmi state as it grew in power. Watching as the skin did not fully grow back right away and the muscle beneath is then covered by a growing skin-like form of ice to protect its internal organs, the veins flowing through the icey scaled blocks into a natural thick armor to protect it. While this is only an example the same applies based on the creature as its mana gives aid to keep the host alive.

Known Giants

Around 20 different Giants have been recorded around Shularix.
Burgettin

Rime Giant - Nikryonus - Jorvin

Treant

Basic Information

Anatomy

Anatomically the Giants are known to be either bulkier, or more towering than the known species of Shularix. While no two Giants have been known to be the same shape, or possess the same abilities their are no known physical similarities other than a towering height over 9 feet tall.

Genetics and Reproduction

There is no knowledge of Giants having the ability to reproduce with other Giants or through cross-breeding with the other Shularian species.

Additional Information

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Giants are beings that flow with mana, each possess some form of mana use capabilities. One of the more known Giants, Nikryonus - Jorvin, possesses the abilitiy to harness snow and ice conditions. Even possessing the physical manifestation of mana in the form of ice shards on its own body.

Average Height

Estimated 9 feet to 15 feet tall