Chapter 1: Character Creation - Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

Chapter 1: Character Creation. One of my first encounters with giants was also the last thing I did at my old friend (and former foe) Mordenkainen's side. He claims to this day that no cleric was available to restore me to life, only a druid, but he can't hide his smirk when he says it. Most adventurers have heard tales of giants and their ilk. But for some adventurers, their connection to giants runs deeper than fanciful stories. This chapter is for any D&D character who aspires to forge a link to the mighty giants. From sources of havoc-wreaking power to the artful study of rune magic, from boons that imbue an individual with giant-like might to fantastic tales that can shape an adventurer's entire life-giants can make both big and small impacts on a character's story. The following sections present a variety of options for creating characters with ties to giants: "Subclass Option" allows barbarians to explore ties to the nature of giants. "Backgrounds" presents two new backgrounds: the giant foundling and the rune carver. These backgrounds represent formative years spent studying and living among giants, and they grant access to feats that represent that experience. "Big Heroes, Big Stories" includes inspiration for narratively connecting characters to giants, regardless of their class or background. "Feats" provides options for players who wish to link their characters to giants and primordial magic. Subclass Option This section presents one new subclass option: the barbarian for the barbarian. Halfling Path of the Giant Barbarian Backgrounds This section presents two backgrounds that provide options linking characters to the ancient magic of giants. The giant foundling background represents a life spent around titanic creatures and their supernatural might. The rune carver background reflects a history of studying the ancient traditions of giants' runecraft. Bonus Feats If the DM decides to allow the giant foundling and rune carver backgrounds, all character...