From publisher blurb:
Six Lineages
Vulcan. Vulcan go’tan are often artists, as their culture venerates the creative power of the fire within and the creative magic of their vulcan giant ancestors. While metalsmithing is traditional, and vulcan go’tan offer astonishingly intricate weaponry and jewelry, all art forms are accepted as worthy and inspiring. To the vulcan, creating something new means contributing to creation, giving thanks for your own creation and the creation of those you hold dear. The creative process is both sacred and joyful, and vulcan go’tan are taught early on to receive and give helpful feedback to others—something which can irritate people who aren’t used to it.
Thunder. Descendants of the thunder giants, thunder go’tan are, above all, passionate. If you make an enemy of a thunder go’tan, they’ll stop at nothing to destroy you—but they also love fiercely, going beyond the call of duty for the ones they care about. They frequently seek new experiences, and will go to lengths others might see as absurd just for the chance to experience something unusual, to the point of risking life and limb. Because of this, they make natural adventurers.
Tidal. Tidal go’tan, like their tidal giant ancestors, are rare. They live in small communities that are often separate from other populations, as keeping their own culture and traditions is important to them. Tidal go’tans are intimately connected with the sea, and many communities are in coastal areas, where they cultivate tidal pools and ensure precious biodiversity is maintained. They believe that all things are connected, and that the fate of one is easily changed by the actions of another.
Basalt. Basalt giants are enormous, often mistaken for mountains, and basalt go’tan also tower over most other humanoids, frequently hitting nine or even ten feet. Their height and bulk make them intimidating, which is ironic given that most basalt go’tan are deeply caring individuals who appreciate life in all its forms. They are known for being very open-minded, accepting even the most unusual people, behaviors, and preferences. Basalt go’tan are often communitarian, giving freely of their supplies and labor in the sure knowledge that their generosity will better the world, eventually benefiting them as well.
Steppe. Steppe go’tan are nomadic, just like their ancestors, the steppe giants. While steppe giants are mammoth herders, steppe go’tan live with a variety of animals depending on the area: sheep, goats, horses, and alpaca are all common. They are very protective of their animals, seeing the bond between go’tan and herd as a reciprocal family bond, not one of ownership. Their knowledge of their lands is deep, and they gain much information from things like the smell of the wind or the curl of a leaf that outsiders wouldn’t even know to look for.
Glacial. Basalt giants are enormous, often mistaken for mountains, and basalt go’tan also tower over most other humanoids, frequently hitting nine or even ten feet. Their height and bulk make them intimidating, which is ironic given that most basalt go’tan are deeply caring individuals who appreciate life in all its forms. They are known for being very open-minded, accepting even the most unusual people, behaviors, and preferences. Basalt go’tan are often communitarian, giving freely of their supplies and labor in the sure knowledge that their generosity will better the world, eventually benefiting them as well.