Lai'zali (Giants)
Lumbering and powerful, standing above other races and looking down upon them. Large creatures of both evil empires and the wilds alike, some prefer peace, others are born into violent lives.
Basic Information
Anatomy
Huge and powerful. Often muscular, though some can be meatier
Biological Traits
Longer life spans usually, as it takes longer to grow a giant person!
Genetics and Reproduction
Sexual, long gestation periods usually 1.5 years
Growth Rate & Stages
Slow growth in most cases
Ecology and Habitats
Ranging from wild forests, mountains, deep tunnels, and even dark castles
Dietary Needs and Habits
Omnivores
Biological Cycle
Some in the northern areas are known to hibernate during the harsher months
Additional Information
Social Structure
Often shamanistic when not involved with a dark army, a mystic or elder usually leading a small group
Domestication
The followers of Camroth in the past domesticated some of these as slaves during their Draconic Wars
Facial characteristics
Usually similar to those of the small races, sometimes with longer fangs or tusks
Geographic Origin and Distribution
Widely spread, but not very heavily dense in any particular region
Average Intelligence
Ranging from very sub-par to highly intelligent
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
Good senses all around
Civilization and Culture
Naming Traditions
Often short and simple
Beauty Ideals
Usually similar to that of the Reiga'zali, with small ceremonial charms and trophies
Gender Ideals
Matriarchal in most societies
Courtship Ideals
Nothing exquisite, usually a simple offering of a token with interest shown
Relationship Ideals
Males are usually hunters while females gatherers in simple groups.
Average Technological Level
Low, usually only what is found is used, and often relying on magic
Major Language Groups and Dialects
Lai'zali (Giant)
Common Etiquette Rules
Polite or brutish, no in between
Common Dress Code
Usually just enough to cover the important areas
Culture and Cultural Heritage
Shamanistic or spiritual in most cases
History
Evolved from large species that kept growing and growing, these large monstrosities are a constant threat and people along the edges of civilization and within the very armies of darkness.
Interspecies Relations and Assumptions
You brave soul.
Genetic Ancestor(s)
Scientific Name
Lai'zali
Lifespan
Around 200-300 cycles, sometimes longer
Average Height
15-20 feet
Average Weight
Immense, usually a number of tons
Average Physique
Brawny and wide
Body Tint, Colouring and Marking
Varying from dark browns and blacks to sheer whites and greens
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