Giants (Faction)

The Giants are a mostly extinct faction scattered throughout the Western Isles.

Members
Few of the Western Isle's giants remain fully alive. There may be scattered pockets, but they are more likely sequestered away in secure locations.
 * Skugga. Once king of Orientas, a storm giant. Died ~800 years ago, is now undead. His court is on another plane, likely the elemental plane of water. The portal to this realm is located beneath the building at Skugga's Court.
 * Svikari. Oni also known as Jerome. Known as a trickster and nuisance to the giants.
 * Urzog the Remnant. Cloud giant renowned for having powerful magic and being especially adept at surviving. Memorialized on the Rune Stone.

Locations

 * Skugga's Court. Chapel on lake with a portal to the Elemental Plane of Water and Skugga's throne. Guarded by undead giants.
 * Bronostlig. Bridge built by giants. Currently controlled by Skorenag.
 * Rune Stone. Last known location of Urzog the Remnant.

Relationships
The Giants collectively hate the Paragons, and want to see them torn down. In particular, Iacto and Sanus Tersis invoked reactions of anger from Skugga, as did mention of their related kingdoms.

According to Skugga, the giants had no fond feelings for the Magi, and are pleased to know of their demise and the destruction of the Clostrum Scriptorum. Additionally, they have mixed feelings towards the dragons. Skugga was pleased to hear of Hatha's release, but mentioned that not all giants would feel similarly due to their part in the giant's downfall.

History
The Giants were once the rulers of Orientas, then known as Osterlok, and are believed to have held sway over other islands as well. Skugga was the ruler of Osterlok until the Paragons, allied with the Dragons, destroyed them. The survivors fled into hiding, some, such as Skugga and his court, retreating to other planes. The Paragons used this conflict with the giants to weaken their draconic allies, and turned on them following the defeat of the giants.

Their current stated goal as told by Skugga is to exact revenge on the Paragons for this defeat, and reestablish control of Orientas. There was mention of allying with the dragons to this end.