Between the years of 201 PTF and 348 PFT, the Knaves came from the great north and landed by ship by the hundreds. They settled into Zandoria, took land, and traded with the locals already inhabiting the land. The Knaves took to hunting as a means of showing strength, killing Dragons and Giants, leaving tombs as victorious monuments to whichever Knave killed them. Many architectural depictions and items were found upon excavations of these sights, and some are currently available for viewing at Gresta Historical Institution in Hearthallow. However, most of the giant’s weaponry are in the hands of the Knavic people, as passed down as heirlooms to their descendants.
TIGORIAN THE MOUNTAIN SLAYER
[Magical Image] Torn up illustration of Tigorian in full enchanted armor fighting Carvakus
Carvakus, an Ancient Earth Dragon wished to consume the planet of Orn, but he was defeated by an army of Giants led by Tigorian, a cloud giant (the mightiest of giants). Upon defeating Carvakus, Tigorian buried him under a mountain. Tigorian the mountain slayer was the king and ruler of the giants, whom were also called The Heroes of Old.
Thane Sven Frostgarde led an attack against the giants and slayed Tigorian. According to tradition, Thane Svend made Tigorian to be the first tomb of the giants and commissioned that all giants have their own place of rest, as a remembrance of the Knave’s victory.
- Tomb Location: Unknown
- Weapon: Unknown.
- Slain: approx. 201 PTF by Knave Svend Frostgarde
DROZTHRUS HE WHO BREATHES FIRE
[Magical Image] Drawing found on a rock wall behind the Chilling Waterfall, within the Tillmar mountains. Depicts Drozthrus wielding a Flame Tongue sword. An unknown purple gem appears next to him
Drozthrus, He Who Breathes Fire, was a Fire Giant, originally from Infernal Gauntlet
- Slain: 338 PTF by Knave Rune Arrowhall
YJORD STONEBREAKER
[Magical Image] Tattoo of a Giant. Possibly Yjord Stonebreaker, given the upward rising horns.
While draugr are a myth, Knavic tales tell of giants rising from their tombs if disturbed. Yjord was known for his destruction of earth and ice, causing earthquakes.
- Tomb Location: Unknown. Possibly Southward near the Variant Sea coastal line.
- Weapon: Stonebreaker, a great stone Warhammer.
- Slain: 242 PTF by Knave Tilmok Blythemark
FRODE THE WISE AND CLEVER
[Magical Image] A rock carving of Frode, the ice giant, creating a maze.
Could underground labyrinths have perhaps been constructed by Frode, the Wise and Clever the tunnels of Nottingly, a name construed for the “knotted” underground tunnels, were possibly made to hide secrets which giants left behind. During the Kobold War, the kobolds used these tunnels to hide and move about the underbelly of Zandoria. How far the maze stretches have led many adventurers to become lost among the underground catacombs.
- Tomb Location: Nottingly, atop a stone spire.
- Weapon: Unknown.
- Slain: 220 PTF by Knave Njal Dewbreak
THYRA MOTHER OF SHIELDS
[Magical Image] A stone pillar showing Knaves with shields.
Thought slain by Liv, Thyra Mother of Shields chose to defend the Knaves from the onslaught of deadly creatures, monsters, and dragons, and even some of her fellow giants. This brings into question if all the Heroes of Old were evil and deserved the Knave’s sword.
- Tomb Location: Riverhold. When she was first discovered, legend says her body came to life as a draugr and was slain by Liv’s grandson.
- Weapon: Ram’s Rampart, a mighty shield. Can be seen at the Gresta Historical Institution.
- Slain: 324 PTF by Knave Liv Riverhold
EBROG HORSEHUNTER
[Magical Image] A child’s illustration of a Dire Horse
Ebrog was a cloud giant and was given the title” horse hunter” for his curiosity to the Zandorian, Dire Horse, which our Knave neighbors ride today. Supposedly, he hunted these beasts for sport, until Estrid Oldwind slayed him. Ebrog was seemingly a collector, for his tomb, located in the Knave town of Oldwind, was filled with all kinds of artifacts and items. These random items were given to the Gresta Historical Institution.
- Tomb Location: Oldwind. The Knave town was built around the tomb.
- Items Found: The items are all wondrous
- Figurines of Wondrous Power (Bronze Griffon, X2 Obsidian Steed, Silver Raven, Golden Lions)
- Dust of Dryness
- Gem of Seeing
- Horn of Blasting
- Several Ioun stones
- Armor, worn by Ebrog himself
- Magic rope (Rope of Entanglement)
- And many more!
- Slain: 326 PTF by Knave Estrid Oldwind.