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Frost Giant
Inhabitants of the Frozen Expanse. They make their home in the Glacial Palace. They are subjects of Lord Kalevaan. - The Frozen Expanse (GS-ADV6)
Despite their size and dominance of the Frozen Expanse, they are terrified of the outside world. - Gulpax's Journal (GS-Journal)
“The Frost Giants once suffered greatly at the hands of tyrants from the mainland, and we have much to atone for.“ - Khathandor - The Frozen Expanse (GS-ADV6)
Notable Characters
History
During the age of Azema, both the Frost Giants and Kaiika had lived under the rule of the Flayers.
The territory of the Frost Giants at one point in history was much larger, stretching north in to the Wastelands as far as Goldbelly Mountain.
“Our domain once stretched as far north as the Wastelands. We might also consider the territory surrounding Ty Farzan as compensation.” - Lord Kalevaan - The Frozen Expanse (GS-ADV6)
The Frost Giants consider the entirety of the Frozen Expanse to be their domain. - Gulpax's Journal (GS-Journal)
The Frost Giants have been at peace with the mainland for almost one thousand years. - Gulpax's Journal (GS-Journal)
Miscellaneous
The body temperature of Frost Giants is so cold their mere presence affects the area around them;
The ground beneath her has frosted over and an unnatural chill fills the air. - Servants of Azema (GS-ADV2)
Kaiika are the main source of food for Frost Giants. They are typically roasted on a spit over an open fire.
Typical attire for the warriors would include leather armor and an iron helm. The helm may be adorned with trophies of past encounters, such as ivory tusks. A large shield offers additional protection.
References
Servants of Azema (GS-ADV2)
While searching for Gulpax and her workshop, you encounter Lomar, a young Frost Giant. She also is waiting for Gulpax and has offered to help her move to the Frozen Expanse.
Attempting to distract a group of Construct guards, you attempt to tell an incredible tale of Frost Giants and Dragons, dressed in full battle armor. You claim they are intending to attack the queen's castle. The guards are not fooled. - Explorers Guide (GS-Guide-ADV2-14)
Saurian Wasteland (GS-ADV5)
Profession: Herbalist
Earlier, if you had eaten some dried skin from Lomar's foot, you will have taken on the blue, hardened skin of a Frost Giant. Walking through the streets of Hornhelm, you notice the locals staring at your blue skin. Being that you did not absorb her height, and just her skin color, they start to call you “tiny Frost Giant”. A guard steps up to challenge you.
- Challenge the guard. You prove to him that you have absorbed their strength as he attempts to defeat you with a blast of icewind.
- Educate the guard. You explain in great detail the science behind your craft. You lose the interest of many onlookers.
The Frozen Expanse (GS-ADV6)
Arriving in the Frozen Expanse, you have been tasked with negotiating with the Frost Giants. You must convince them to join your side in the upcoming war.
Eventually, you will be forced to make a choice:
Profession: Herbalist
Had you chosen earlier to eat a bit of Lomar's skin, the qualities of the Frost Giants will aid you against the cold you encounter in the Frozen Expanse. - Explorers Guide (GS-Guide-ADV6-51 & ADV6-52)
Arcazion Pit (GS-ADV7)
Depending on your choices and ability to negotiate, the Frost Giants will:
- Support Queen Gimnax in the coming battle.
- Fight for Gulpax in the coming battle.
- Stay out of the fight altogether due to your incompetence.

