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True Giants

There are six types of classic "true giant" in the core Dungeons & Dragons game:

  • Cloud Giant: A giant race that believes itself superior to all other giants (save for storm giants). Usually neutral good or neutral evil.
  • Fire giant: A militaristic giant that looks somewhat like a huge dwarf. Based on Jötunn and Surtr. Usually lawful evil.
  • Frost giant: A giant who lives in areas frozen year-round and participates in raids. Based on rime (frost) giant. Usually chaotic evil.
  • Hill giant: A selfish giant inhabiting hilly regions. Usually chaotic evil.
  • Stone giant: A shy giant that is nevertheless dangerous when aroused to anger. Usually neutral.
  • Storm giant: A gentle giant that lives mainly on cloud islands. Usually chaotic good.

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