Goliath

Civilization and Culture

Courtship Ideals

For Goliaths, actions speak louder than words. When looking to woo a potential partner, Goliaths go out of their way to display that they are well off, or incredibly strong or gifted in some way. Displaying one's ability to take care of oneself is the best way for a Goliath to show they are ready for a relationship.

Common Dress Code

Goliaths value minimalism, and due to their affinity for cold climates and the relatively warmer weather in Ovenica, Goliaths often wear very little clothing. Alternatively they will wear simple, long flowing robes that are incredibly lightweight. Around other Goliaths, nudity is very common and is not considered as much of a taboo as other cultures.

Common Customs, Traditions and Rituals

Goliaths, from time to time, will still host their competitive games. These are no longer as common as they used to be but they can be quite the spectacle. Initially kept Goliath only the games have recently been opened for anyone interested in watching, though the main activities remain Goliath exclusive.

History

The Goliath people, who call themselves Fuil Mhòr*, used to live in the lands past the northern mountains. They were nomadic people who drove massive flocks of sheep across the expansive grasslands. They lived peacefully, and had regular competitions which could last for a month and had competitors from thousands of families. They lived blissfully unaware of the gods war. Then the world shattered. The grasslands were shaken to pieces and a cold wind ushered in a never ending winter. Lesser Giants came to the land from their own shattered corner of the world and many Goliaths fled south through Shepherds Pass. Their lifestyle uprooted, many Goliaths joined with the people already living on the land. Still others, reluctant to give up their culture so quickly, took to the high crags of Ovenica's mountains and returned to their nomadic lifestyle.

Currently most Goliaths are content with their lives and have begun properly carving out a name for themselves among the peoples of Ovenica. Still, there is always quiet discussion in darkened rooms of one day returning to their ancestral home and taking it back from the giants who now live there.

*Fuil Mhòr literally translates to Great Blood. Great used in the sense of size.

Lifespan

80 - 120 years

Average Height

7' - 8'