Forge Giants

In the First Age, when the world's bones were still cooling from creation, the Forge Giants were born from the marriage of primordial flame and mountain stone—crafted deliberately by an order of elder artisans who sought to create custodians of the sacred craft of making. Their ancestors were bound by solemn covenant to tend the eternal forges that existed at the world's hottest places, where the boundary between raw potential and finished form grew thin as gossamer. Each Forge Giant inherited this responsibility as naturally as breathing, their very bodies adapted to withstand infernal temperatures, their beards and hair perpetually ablaze with the fire they command as easily as lesser beings draw breath. They discovered that by channeling their inner flame through carved runes—symbols of power etched into cooling metal—they could inscribe the will of creation itself into stone and steel, making them not merely smiths but architects of destiny. Across countless generations, they have remained steadfastly neutral in the conflicts of smaller races, viewing themselves as eternal keepers of a higher purpose rather than participants in fleeting mortal struggles. Their temples stand as monuments to this philosophy: towering structures of worked stone and blessed metal that will outlast empires, each one a masterwork signed in runes only another Forge Giant can fully read. To this day, they continue their ancient charge without complaint or deviation, believing that their lawful adherence to the craft is itself a form of magic more potent than any spell.

Strength

24, modifier +7

Dexterity

10, modifier +0

Constitution

20, modifier +5

Intelligence

16, modifier +3

Wisdom

14, modifier +2

Charisma

12, modifier +1

Mighty Forge Strike

Melee Weapon Attack: +13 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 3d12 + 7 slashing damage.

Flame Burst

Ranged Spell Attack: +11 to hit, range 120 ft., one target. Hit: 4d10 fire damage, target must succeed on a DC 18 Dexterity saving throw or be ignited.

Rune of Creation

As an action, inscribe a rune on a surface. Allies gain +2 to attack rolls for 1 minute.

Molten Shield

As a reaction, absorb fire damage taken and gain temporary hit points equal to half the damage absorbed.

Flame Command

Forge Giants can cast fire elemental spells without expending spell slots.

Master Rune Carver

They can inscribe runes that grant temporary bonuses to allies within 30 feet.

strength

+13

dexterity

+6

constitution

+11

intelligence

+8

wisdom

+9

Fire

Poison