The archetypes for the characters who possess the traits the Fomorian Giants. Type of Transcendent Giant Physiology. Variation of Celtic Deity. Opposite of Tuatha Dé Danann.
Also Called[]
- Irish Giant Deity/God/Goddess Physiology
- The Fomóire, Fomhóraigh or 'Fomhóire
Properties[]
The user either is or can transform into a Fomorian Giant, a divine supernatural troll-like giant from Irish mythology. They are often portrayed as hostile and monstrous beings who come from under the sea or the earth. Much later on, they were portrayed as giants and sea raiders. They are enemies of Ireland's first settlers and opponents of the Tuatha Dé Danann, the other supernatural race in Irish mythology. However, their relationship with the Tuath Dé is complex and some of their members intermarry and have children. The Fomorians have also been likened to the jötnar of Norse mythology. The Fomorians were gods who represented the harmful or destructive powers of nature; personifications of chaos, darkness, death, blight and drought, making them the opposite of the Tuath Dé, in contrast.
Associated Powers[]
- Aquatic Adaptation
- Chaos Embodiment (minor, varies between deities)
- Darkness Embodiment (minor, varies between deities)
- Death Embodiment (minor, varies between deities)
- Dark Divinity
- Giant Divinity
- Nature Spirit Physiology
- Nature Embodiment (all, the darker and destructive sides of nature)
- Ogre Physiology
- Pestilence Embodiment (minor, varies between deities)
- Supernatural Condition
- Troll Physiology (almost all)
Fomorians[]
- Balor
- Manannán mac Lir (under his byname the Gilla Decair)
- Divine Object (Cloak of Invisibility/Féth fÃada, Scuabtuinne, flaming helmet & goblet of truth)
- Enhanced Swordsmanship
- Guardianship
- Ocean Lordship (through Power Inheritance)
- Otherworld Lordship (Limited to the Heaven's & Underworld)
- Psychopomp Physiology
- Trickster
Associations[]
Known/Example Characters[]
Anime[]
- Fomor (Megami Tensei)
Folklore/Mythology[]
- List of Fomorians (Irish Mythology)
Literature[]
- The Fomorian (How to Survive Camping)