Jötunn

The Jötunn are a race of large humanoids with stone-like skin. Different races have some different physical features and cultures, although all Jötunn possess immense strength and stature far superior to humans.

Sizes can vary quite dramatically, depending upon a number of things, age being the most prominent. For example, SKADI is only 12 feet tall, while SKRYMIR is over 140 feel tall. Most Jötunn range between 15 and 40 feet tall, with males being slightly larger than females.

Races of Jötunn
There are three known kinds of Jötunn: Fire, Ice, and Hill.

Fire Jötunn, more commonly referred to as Fire Giants, hail from the realm of fire, Múspellheimr, and are led by SURTR. They can usually be identified by red markings or clothing. They are nearly always hostile towards humans and Jötunnskyldr alike.

Ice Jötunn, more commonly known as Ice Giants, are originally from the realm of Nilfheilmr. They first united under the banner of ÖLVALDI, and then his son THIAZI. Upon the death of THIAZI, leadership was passed to the granddaughter of ÖLVALDI, named SKADI. Ice Giants can usually be identified by their blue markings. They fluctuate greatly in their interactions with humans, often more negatively-leaning, while they are fairly neutral regarding Jötunskyldr.

Lastly, Hill Jötunn or Hill Giants, are the Jötunn who live within the realm of men, Midgardr, and are the most commonly confronted by humans. In theory, they are guided by SKRYMIR but due to his isolated status within Útgardr, his actual control is tenuous at best. Hill Giants are usually characterized by brown markings, or otherwise a lack of markings altogether. Hill Giants are fairly neutral towards humans, usually only attacking if provoked, and they are somewhat friendly towards the Jötunnskyldr.

The Council of Jarls
It is unclear when, but the Jötunn gathered the three races under their own distinct banners, each with a set leader. This leader became known as a Jötunnjarl.