Giants

Origin
Long ago, before the Cataclysm that wiped out most life on earth, the Numina wished to claim control of the world for themselves entirely, by destroying both Heaven, and Hell. To this end, they needed a powerful army to aid them and fight for them. Thus, they decided to band together, and create the Giants. Gaia, who is also known as the Earth Mother, one of the most powerful Numina in existence, combined her blood with that of Uranus, who is the Father of the Sky. This combination birthed the Giants, massive creatures of immense strength.

History
Despite the great power of these beasts, the attacks on Heaven and Hell were, ultimately, fruitless. The forces of the Numina were driven back and defeated. This is the one time in history where the forces of Heaven and Hell have been seen to cooperate for any reason whatsoever. After their defeat, the surviving Giants fled and hid, retreating to the far corners of the earth. Some banded together in tribes, but most lived solitary lives. Occasionally, one may find these behemoths on battlefields, where they have been convinced by one side or the other to fight. Beyond this, however, they seem to stay away from most others in general.

Appearance
Giants seem to come in a couple different variants. First, there are the Feral Giants. These individuals seem to be barely sentient. They are and unclean, savage, and tend to be uglier, with broken teeth, and misshapen faces. The second variant are the more civilized Giants. These individuals look more Human, and are more intelligent. They are, however, no less dangerous.

There seems to be a rare breed of Giants that has two heads. These individuals seem to be the result of an extremely rare genetic anomaly. Nevertheless, they are an interesting occurrence. These individuals tend to be quite intelligent, and become leaders among their people. These individuals are, however, considered highly dangerous, as their intelligence makes them quite capable conquerors.

The shortest Giants stand at about 8 to 10 feet tall, with the tallest being massive 40 foot behemoths.

Behavior
Giants tend to have one of two sorts of personalities. The first is violent and bloodthirsty. They care little for others, and will take whatever they wish, seeing others as Little Ones, as important as insects. The second sort tend to be calmer, and kinder. They may not necessarily care more, but tend to ignore and avoid other individuals, which is certainly better.

Abilities
The main strength of Giants lays in their immense size. They possess great strength and durability. Wounds that would normally be fatal to a Human are not to a Giant. Their blood coagulates much quicker, meaning that them bleeding to death is less of an issue.

Weaknesses
While their great size is a strength, it is also a weakness. They have low stamina, meaning that they can only run in short bursts. Also, stealth is generally out of the question if they are to be moving at all. They require great amounts of food to keep them satisfied. Lastly, shelter is an issue for them, as they cannot really fit into normal buildings.

Diet
Luckily for Giants, their big appetite is not picky. They can consume most edible things, as well as a few things that most would not consider edible. It has been found that the bodies of Giants can process minerals, such as crystals and unprocessed metals. Wood is also edible to them, though it seems to be a rather unpopular choice. All in all, Giants have a wide range of dietary options, even larger than that of Humans.

Lifespan and Lifestyle
Giants are blessed with an exceptionally long lifespan, generally reaching about 250 years of age on average, with some more ancient ones known to have reached the old age of 300. Giants tend to live more solitary lives, with the exception of the rarer pockets of individuals.

Reproduction
Giants are only able to reproduce with their own kind. This is mostly due to their large size. Fertility rate is at about 15%.

Death
After a Giant's death, it is said that their soul returns to the land. This cannot really be confirmed, but what can be confirmed is that the land where their body is buried is extremely fertile, and abounds with life.

Ranks
Rank E - N/A - Due to the large size of all Giants, even the smallest ones are more than a match for the average Human civilian.

Rank C - Brutus - Smaller individuals, these Giants tend to be around 10 feet, and are rather weak among their kind. They are strong, but overall boast no exceptional capabilities beyond their size.

Rank B - Goliath - The most common Giants, these individuals are about 20 feet tall. They have lived for quite a number of years, and are not to be trifled with.

Rank A - Behemoth - Powerful individuals, these Giants are about 30 feet tall. They are powerful among their people, and hold great respect, as well as often fear.

Rank S - Mountain King - The most powerful of Giants, these individuals are known far and wide as gentle beings, or as savage monsters. They can level entire towns by themselves, and shrug off the attacks of most enemies. Overall, diplomacy is the best option when it concerns these Giants. It is entirely necessary, unless one possesses an insane amount of firepower. They are known to reach heights of around 40 feet.