Dungeons & Dragons: Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants, a sourcebook for the fifth edition of Dungeons & Dragons, takes you deep into the lore, culture, and epic sagas of giants.
Bigby the Great shares his discoveries about giant history, the hierarchy of the Ordning, their religions, and the worship of deities such as Annam. Alongside the demigoddess Diancastra, he reveals the secrets of giantkind and their descendants.
How do you use this book?
Players gain access to new giant-themed character options: a barbarian subclass, two giant-themed backgrounds, and eight feats inspired by rune magic. Dungeon Masters receive extensive tools to run campaigns centered on giants, including detailed maps, adventure hooks, treasures, magic items, and a comprehensive bestiary of giants and colossal creatures.
Why is this book recommended?
This sourcebook presents giants not as mere brutes but as complex beings with knowledge, culture, and layered identities. Dungeon Masters will find a wealth of inspiration for encounters, adventures, and epic campaigns, while players can enjoy new ways to embody giant power and lore. The book is richly illustrated and designed to fuel imagination at the table.
Contents of the book:
• Diancastra’s Saga (introduction)
• Chapter 1: Character Creation (Path of the Giant; Backgrounds; Feats)
• Chapter 2: Giants in Play (society, religion, the Ordning)
• Chapter 3: Giant Adventures (campaign hooks and encounter advice)
• Chapter 4: Giant Enclaves (18 locations with maps and lore)
• Chapter 5: Giant Treasures (30+ magic items, including 3 artifacts)
• Chapter 6: Bestiary (71 new giant-related creatures)
• Appendices: Concept art & Adventure Hook index
Product specifications:
Language: English
Pages: 192
Publisher: Wizards of the Coast
Designers: James Wyatt, Makenzie De Armas, Dan Dillon, Ben Petrisor, Jason Tondro
Artists: Cynthia Shepherd, Olena Richards (cover), Dyson Logos (cartography)
Edition: Hardcover