Mountain Giant
The Mountain Giants of Colo are a rare breed of Giant that seems to be unique to Colo. No other examples of anything similar have been found anywhere else. Ranging in height from 12' to 20' tall, they are most often described as walking and fighting in a hunched or stooped position, so accurate height estimates are difficult.
These creatures are massively muscled and amazingly strong. A chronicler from Craigshome described one male that grabbed a huge auroch in one hand, crushed it and ate it in just a few messy bites, never employing its other free hand at all. Their only claim to speed seems to be their long strides, which can be as long as 9' per step for a large male.
Only a few females have ever been observed, but these have been described as roughly 25% smaller that the males and having more of their body covered in hair that the males... otherwise they are almost identical. No discription of a mountain giant using a weapon other than things picked up from within their immediate reach (trees, carts, rocks, etc.).
Traditional Colian tactics call for the use of long iron-tipped spears to first blind the creatures, then spears and swords to hamstring them into immobility or collapse, then killing blows to the vitals (upper abdomen, throat, groin or spine).
Basic Information
Anatomy
Humanoid in shape, with two legs and feet, two arms and hands with five fingers.
Genetics and Reproduction
Unknown number or length of reproduction cycles.
Growth Rate & Stages
Unknown.
Ecology and Habitats
Only ever found in or near the mountains of northern and western Colo.
Dietary Needs and Habits
Voracious carnivores, willing to eat anything that they can catch.
Additional Information
Social Structure
Seem to move in small family groups from one feeding area to another.
Uses, Products & Exploitation
Much of the giant is usable in magical or medicinal formulas, and the corpse of one of this very rare breed is sure to be worth a very large fortune.
Facial characteristics
Narrow, pointy skulls. Pointed ears. Prominent canine tusks.
Geographic Origin and Distribution
The only reliable recorded sightings have been in the north-central and northwestern regions of Colo.
Average Intelligence
Dull and slow, with a functioning vocabulary of about 200 words.
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
Poor eyesight, poor hearing, exceptional sense of smell.
Genetic Ancestor(s)
Scientific Name
Gigantae Mons Horriblis
Lifespan
Unknown
Average Height
Adults have been measured reliably at anywhere from 12' to 22' tall
Average Weight
2,500 lbs to as much as 4,000 lbs
Average Physique
Massively muscled, with a course hair covering their lower waist and back. Hands can have a span of 4' across, and are easily capable of crushing an auroch in one squeeze.
Body Tint, Colouring and Marking
Most are described as stone gray in color.
