Bigby the Great recounts his journeys into the history, myth, and society of giants in this guide to their realms in the worlds of DUNGEONS & DRAGONS®. Here Bigby and the demigod Diancastra, child of the giants’ All-Father, Annam, unveil the secrets of Annam’s mighty descendants.Players will find a wealth of giant-themed character options: a subclass for barbarians, two backgrounds related to giants and their runic magic, and feat options that evoke the strength and primal magic of the giants. Dungeon Masters will gain inspiration for bringing giants to life, from maps of giant-built sites and big new monsters to tremendous treasures and intriguing trinkets in a giant’s bag!Let Bigby and Diancastra teach you everything about the iconic giants of D&D®!For use with the fifth edition Player’s Handbook, Monster Manual, and Dungeon Master’s Guide Delves into unrevealed giant lore, including an overview of the hierarchical structure of the ordning and giants’ religion, and ideas about giants’ organizations and societies across the multiverse. Adds giant-themed player character options where adventurers can evoke the glory of giants with 1 new barbarian subclass, explore the vast world of giants with 2 new backgrounds, and unlock 8 new feats to unleash runic magic and wield elemental power.   Displays a wondrous collection of 30+ magic items, including 3 illustrious artifacts. Offers a plethora of tools for Dungeon Masters including lair maps, adventure hooks, encounter tables, treasures, and giant roleplaying inspiration.   Presents a giant bestiary!  More than a third of the book is devoted to monster descriptions, lore, and stat blocks. Discover a vibrant ecosystem filled with new giant kinds, 70+ new monsters, and other enormous creatures.

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Create thrilling adventures with this revised and expanded Dungeon Master’s Guide for fifth edition Dungeons & Dragons. Inside this essential guide is everything new and experienced Dungeon Masters need to weave epic tales, build fantastical worlds, and inspire memorable moments for your party. Key Features Intended for Dungeon Masters of all experience levels, this essential resource provides incredibly useful tools and advice for running your D&D game Includes real-world examples of common pitfalls for Dungeon Masters, along with suggestions for how to handle them 15 new, ready-to-use, reusable maps for homebrew adventures; ncludes a double-sided poster map depicting Eastern Oerik from the Greyhawk setting and the city of Greyhawk Presents Greyhawk as a customizable, ready-to-use campaign setting for Dungeon Masters; set your adventures within Greyhawk or use it as a foundation for worlds you create. More than 300 new and improved treasures and magical items, including 18 brand new magical items Contains rules for bastions, strongholds built and controlled by players. With crafting, base-building, and resource gathering, bastions are a fun between-session option for players Easily find information on key D&D characters and locations with the Lore Glossary and multiple handouts and resources for keeping track of campaigns

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