Verbeeg

Phrase Book

• "Listig som fjellreven", meaning "Cunning as the mountain fox." A compliment for cleverness.
• "Ved jotunens list!", meaning "By the giant's cunning!" An exclamation of surprise or admiration.

Additional Information

• Verbeeg are omnivorous but have a particular fondness for meat. They're known for their voracious appetites and elaborate cooking techniques.
• They have a natural talent for languages, often learning several to facilitate their roles as intermediaries and traders.
• Verbeeg society values intelligence and cunning above physical strength, though they respect both.
• They often decorate themselves with trophies from successful hunts or cons, wearing them as symbols of their cleverness.
• Verbeeg have a complex relationship with true giants, sometimes serving them as advisors or lieutenants, other times avoiding or tricking them.
• Their settlements are often hidden or disguised, reflecting their preference for cunning over direct confrontation.
• Verbeeg are known for their elaborate schemes and long-term planning, sometimes orchestrating plans that take years to come to fruition.

Civilization and Culture

History

The Verbeeg emerged as another distinct offshoot of giantkind following the Fall of the Titans. Unlike their cousins who adapted through size or strength, the Verbeeg evolved to survive through cunning  and adaptability.
Standing at around 10 feet tall, Verbeeg are smaller than true giants but larger than humans. Their evolution favored quick wit and agility over brute strength, though they remain formidable in physical prowess compared to smaller races.
Verbeeg society developed in the fringes between giant territories and those of smaller races. This position led them to become adept intermediaries, traders, and sometimes tricksters. They learned to use their size to intimidate when necessary, but often preferred to rely on their sharp intellect and silver tongues.
Over time, Verbeeg became known for their cunning leadership of humanoid tribes, particularly goblins and orcs. They often act as chieftains or advisors, using their intelligence to organize and direct these smaller creatures in ways that benefit Verbeeg interests.

Genetic Ancestor(s)

• Giant

Scientific Name

Jotun Callidus ( Cunning Giant )

Origin/Ancestry

Giants

Lifespan

500 years

Average Height

10 feet

Average Weight

450 pounds