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==Description==
==Description==
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The firbolg is a reclusive giant that prefers to avoid contact with other sentient races. Among their own kind, they live in colonies, which are usually found in forests or caverns and watched by guard towers. Although they do farm, they prefer a more hunter-gatherer lifestyle, rather than the brigand/raider lifestyle of many other giants.
The firbolg is a reclusive giant that prefers to avoid contact with other sentient races. Among their own kind, they live in colonies, which are usually found in forests or caverns and watched by guard towers. Although they do farm, they prefer a more hunter-gatherer lifestyle, rather than the brigand/raider lifestyle of many other giants.
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Firbolgs primarily worship the goddess [[Hiatea]], and are usually [[Alignment (Dungeons & Dragons)#Neutral|neutral]] in alignment.
Firbolgs primarily worship the goddess [[Hiatea]], and are usually [[Alignment (Dungeons & Dragons)#Neutral|neutral]] in alignment.

==Reception==
In 2021, ''[[Comic Book Resources]]'' counted the firbolg as one of the "7 Underused Monster Races in Dungeons & Dragons", stating that "Firbolgs are a blend of strength and magic, making them useful for classes that blend the two. Firbolgs work well as Clerics and Druids, but they can also make for a good Ranger. Your harmony with nature will leave you definitely wanting to have a nature focus, but you'll also stand out in a crowd. As a naturally shy race, be sure to consider that when playing your character. Typically speaking, Firbolgs aren't aggressive."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cbr.com/dungeons-dragons-underused-monster-races/ |title=7 Underused Monster Races in Dungeons & Dragons |first=Anthony |last=Gramuglia |work=[[Comic Book Resources]] |date=February 21, 2021 |access-date=March 25, 2021}}</ref>


==References==
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Revision as of 20:29, 25 March 2021

Firbolg
File:Firbolg.JPG
First appearanceMonster Manual II (1983)
In-universe information
TypeGiant
AlignmentTrue Neutral

In the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game, firbolgs are a race of giant-kin.

Publication history

The firbolg first appeared in the first edition Monster Manual II (1983) under the "giant" entry.[1]

The firbolg appeared in the second edition in the Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989),[2] and in the Monstrous Manual (1993) under the "giant" entry.[3] The firbolg appeared as a player character race in The Complete Book of Humanoids (1993).[4] The firbolg of the Forgotten Realms setting was detailed in Giantcraft (1995).[5]

The firbolg appeared in the third edition Monster Manual II (2002)[6] as both a monster and a playable race.

The firbolg appeared in the fourth edition Monster Manual 2 (2009).[citation needed]

In 2016, the firbolg appeared as a playable race for the fifth edition in Volo's Guide to Monsters.[citation needed]

Description

The firbolg is a reclusive giant that prefers to avoid contact with other sentient races. Among their own kind, they live in colonies, which are usually found in forests or caverns and watched by guard towers. Although they do farm, they prefer a more hunter-gatherer lifestyle, rather than the brigand/raider lifestyle of many other giants.

Firbolgs resemble humans, and men sport great, thick beards. Their skin is pink, and their hair, though it comes in many colors, is usually either red or blonde.

When reintroduced for the fifth edition, firbolgs were changed to more closely resemble elves, in such a way that a goliath resembles a human. They often have blue or green-shaded skin, and fur along their arms. They also have a high affinity for nature magic, often becoming druids or rangers.

Firbolgs primarily worship the goddess Hiatea, and are usually neutral in alignment.

Reception

In 2021, Comic Book Resources counted the firbolg as one of the "7 Underused Monster Races in Dungeons & Dragons", stating that "Firbolgs are a blend of strength and magic, making them useful for classes that blend the two. Firbolgs work well as Clerics and Druids, but they can also make for a good Ranger. Your harmony with nature will leave you definitely wanting to have a nature focus, but you'll also stand out in a crowd. As a naturally shy race, be sure to consider that when playing your character. Typically speaking, Firbolgs aren't aggressive."[7]

References

  1. ^ Gygax, Gary. Monster Manual II. TSR, 1983
  2. ^ Cook, David, et al. Monstrous Compendium Volume Two. TSR, 1989
  3. ^ Stewart, Doug, ed. Monstrous Manual. TSR, 1993
  4. ^ Slavicsek, Bill. The Complete Book of Humanoids. TSR, 1993
  5. ^ Winninger, Ray. Giantcraft. TSR, 1995
  6. ^ Bonny, Ed, Jeff Grubb, Rich Redman, Skip Williams, and Steve Winter. Monster Manual II. Wizards of the Coast, 2002
  7. ^ Gramuglia, Anthony (February 21, 2021). "7 Underused Monster Races in Dungeons & Dragons". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved March 25, 2021.