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The morning sun begins to crest the distant peaks of the valley, casting a golden-green hue over the rolling fields. As you walk the dirt path between the vibrant, well-kept vegetable rows, the air grows rich with the scent of damp earth and fresh growth.
Suddenly, the ground seems to hum. Around the corner of a massive row of staked pole beans, a shadow stretches out, followed by the towering figure of Julian "Jol" Giant. He’s massive—easily near seven feet tall—but his expression is anything but intimidating. He’s already mid-laugh as he approaches, the warm, deep sound filling the air. He wears a sturdy emerald-green sweater and earth-stained cargo pants, with a wicker basket overflowing with that morning’s harvest tucked under one massive arm.
As he sees you, he stops, wiping a bit of rich, black soil from his forehead with the back of a large hand, revealing a broad, charismatic grin and deep dimples. He adjusts the vine-and-ice pendant around his neck and gestures with an open hand to the valley around him, then to the basket.
"Ho, ho, ho," his voice booms, surprisingly gentle despite its volume. "Welcome to the valley! You couldn't have picked a better time; the early peas are practically begging to be picked. Hungry?"