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Jötun

Jötun are tall lanky humanoids from Jötunheim.

Risi

  Risi are male Jötun and are larger than their female counterparts. They grow indefinitely reaching the size of mountains after a couple thousand years. Most are around 10 feet tall and weigh half a ton. Chieftain are often the size of elephants. Mountain size Jötun are solitary creatures that mostly sleep, but are revered by younger Jötun as Titans.  

Jötun Risi

Ability Score Increase +3 Str
Size Large
Speed 30 ft.

Natural Athlete: You have proficiency in Athletics.

Stone's Endurance: When you take damage, you can use your reaction to roll a d12. Add your Constitution modifier to the number rolled, and reduce the damage by that total. After you use this trait, you can't use it again until you finish a short or long rest.

Mighty Giant. Your maximum strength is 24 not 20.

Mountain Born: You're acclimated to high altitude and cold climates.


 

Languages. Jötun


Íviðja

    Íviðja are female Jötun. Not much bigger than a human Íviðja are smarter than males though often just as cruel. These "hags" often employ dark magic for war, protection and just fun. As they age they don't grow like the males do, but they tend to get real ugly. Íviðja have claws on their hands and feet.  

Jötun Íviðja

Ability Score Increase +2 Str, +1 Cha
Size Medium
Speed 30 ft.

Darkvision: You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can’t discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.

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

Claws. Ividja have natural claws that deal 1d4 point of slashing damage. Way of the Earth. Ividja Mages do not need an Arcan Focus to use Earth Magic. Ividja have natural claws that deal 1d4 point of slashing damage.

Way of the Earth. Ividja Mages do not need an Arcan Focus to use Earth Magic.

Languages. Jötun, Trade

Basic Information

Genetics and Reproduction

Sexual Reproduction, Gestation period of Jötun is 2 years.

Additional Information

Social Structure

Tribal

Civilization and Culture

Average Technological Level

Stone Age

Interspecies Relations and Assumptions

Though most species see Jötun as feral and aggressive natives of a savage land most Jötun see other races as violent thieves and murderers, which they often are. The appearance of most alien species to Jötun came with great fear. Most first impressions involved violent war ships or bombs.
Scientific Name
saxon gigas
Lifespan
Undetermined
Average Height
6'6"-7'6" for Íviðja, 8'-10' for Risi
Average Weight
240-300 for Íviðja, 400-500 for Risi
Related Ethnicities

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