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+ Gemini
+Conversation with Gemini
+In Storm King's Thunder, Svardborg is a mobile ice berg and the home of the frost giants relevant to this adventure. My players have dropped onto svardborg using feather fall, snuck into the great hall, faced and defeated the two ice giants in the throne room, and captured the human zhentarim agent Nilraun for interrogation.
+It occurs to me that another giant should have proposed to Jarl Storvald to go whale-hunting to lift his spirits which are likely a bit down after not having found the Ring of Winter for months.
+Can you please outline the location of every giant in Svardborg? And most of them don't have names, we need something norse and giant-inspired. So please give all the until-now unnamed NPCs names too. And to give them a bit more character, let's give them a quirk, either behavioral or lookswise. Is that something you could help with please?
+Please first carefully consider the location of each giant according to the 5e Storm King's Thunder module. Especially the 4 groups of 5 giants that is returning from a whale hunt on the Krigsvind.
+Of course! That's a fantastic idea to breathe more life into Svardborg and create a dynamic, living fortress for your players to navigate. Giving the giants names and personalities will make the encounters much more memorable.
+Based on the Storm King's Thunder module, here is a detailed breakdown of every frost giant's likely location in Svardborg, complete with Norse-inspired names and character quirks.
+First, let's address the giants your players have already dealt with:
+    Location: Area 14. Throne Room
+    Status: Defeated.
+    Posthumous Names & Quirks:
+        Stigandr (The Unblinking): He was known for his unnervingly steady gaze and a habit of never blinking, even in the biting wind.
+        Hrolf (The Fist-Cracker): He had a nervous tic of constantly cracking his massive knuckles, a sound that echoed like splitting logs.
+Giant Roster and Locations in Svardborg
+Here is the disposition of the remaining giants, assuming the alarm has not yet been raised.
+The Great Fortress (Upper Level)
+Area 12. Great Hall
+There are typically 6 frost giants here, feasting, drinking, and trying to stay in the Jarl's good graces.
+    Gunnar the Boastful: The self-proclaimed "greatest hunter."
+        Quirk: He's currently telling a wildly exaggerated tale of fighting a kraken with his bare hands. He gestures so emphatically with his drinking horn that he sloshes icy mead everywhere.
+    Helga Stone-Fist: An older, matronly giantess who manages the hall's servants (goblins, not present).
+        Quirk: She has a habit of "tidying" by picking up and shaking out anything left on the tables, including weapons or sleeping winter wolves. She hums a deep, droning tune while doing so.
+    Skabbi the Sullen: A bitter giant nursing a permanent leg injury from a past battle.
+        Quirk: His left leg is stiff, and he walks with a pronounced, crunching limp. He glares at any giant who looks healthier or happier than he is and mutters curses under his breath.
+    Finn and Foss (The Twins): Two younger, identical-looking giants.
+        Quirk: They speak in unison but always finish each other's sentences with different words, leading to confusing statements. "We should go hunt for..." "...the biggest mammoth!" "...the warmest seal skins!"
+    Runa the Riddler: A clever giantess who prefers wordplay to brute force.
+        Quirk: She speaks almost exclusively in riddles or poetic kennings. Instead of "pass the meat," she might say, "Hand me the sea-whale's bleeding gift!"
+Area 13. Jarl's Bedchamber
+Jarl Storvald is here with his two wives, despairing over his failures.
+    Jarl Storvald: The lord of Svardborg.
+        Quirk (from the module, amplified): His obsession with the Ring of Winter is all-consuming. He traces maps on frosted windowpanes with his finger, ignoring his wives and muttering Artus Cimber's name like a curse.
+    Astrid (First Wife): Cunning and ambitious.
+        Quirk: She has intricately braided silver chains woven into her long white hair that tinkle softly when she moves her head. She uses this sound to subtly draw attention to herself.
+    Fridda (Second Wife): A formidable warrior in her own right, frustrated by the Jarl's inaction.
+        Quirk: She carries a polished mammoth's rib which she uses to comb her hair aggressively. The sharp scraping sound is a clear sign of her agitation.
+Area 15. Barracks
+There are 8 frost giants sleeping here off-shift. They are exhausted from endless patrols.
+    Bjornulfr (The Snoring Mountain): The informal leader of this group.
+        Quirk: He snores with the force of an avalanche. The stone walls of the barracks vibrate with each exhalation, making it impossible for anyone to sneak through the room without timing their steps to his rumbling snores.
+    The Seven Sleepers (Kjell, Ivar, Leif, Harald, Egil, Magnus, Sven): The rest of the off-duty watch.
+        Group Quirk: They are notoriously heavy sleepers but are prone to violent, confused thrashing if woken suddenly. They might attack the first thing they see before they are fully conscious.
+The Ramparts and Gates
+Area 2. Main Gate
+Two frost giants stand guard here.
+    Stenvik the Carver: A patient and artistic giant.
+        Quirk: He passes the long hours of his watch by using a sharpened axe-head to carve incredibly detailed scrimshaw scenes of epic battles onto whale bones. He is easily distracted by his art.
+    Knut the Watcher: Paranoid and jumpy.
+        Quirk: He sees faces and figures in the swirling snow and shifting ice, often challenging the wind or a distant snowdrift to identify itself. He is constantly on edge.
+Area 17. Ramparts
+Four frost giants patrol the upper walls, keeping an eye on the sea.
+    Thrymmir the Gambler: The leader of this watch.
+        Quirk: To fight the boredom, he organizes betting games with his crew using knucklebones made from polar bear paws. They wager duties and rations on things like who can spit furthest off the rampart or who spots the first seal of the day. This makes them observant, but also inwardly focused.
+    Inga, Hakon, and Solveig: The other members of the watch.
+        Group Quirk: They are all bundled in exceptionally thick furs, making them appear even larger than they are. They have a habit of stamping their feet in unison to keep warm, a rhythmic thump... thump... thump that can be heard across the fortress.
+The Returning Whale Hunters from the Krigsvind
+This is the ticking clock for your players. The module states the longship Krigsvind returns to Svardborg about an hour after the characters arrive, towing a captured adult white dragon and the carcasses of several whales. It carries 20 frost giants. They will disembark at the Docks (Area 19) in waves, creating a fantastic complication.
+Here is how you can break down the four groups of five giants. They are buoyed by their successful hunt and will be loud, boisterous, and eager to present their prizes to the Jarl.
+First Wave: The Vanguard
+Led by Ulfgar the Singer.
+    Quirk: This group is the loudest. They march from the docks towards the Great Hall singing a booming, discordant hunting shanty about the "pale sea-wyrm" (the white dragon). Their arrival will be heard long before they are seen.
+Second Wave: The Harpooners
+Led by Bjornhild the Steady-Handed, a tall, grim giantess.
+    Quirk: This group carries the bloody, heavy-duty harpoons and flensing tools. They are more professional and less celebratory than the first wave. Bjornhild has a tic of testing the sharpness of her harpoon on her thumbnail, which is covered in tiny scars.
+Third Wave: The Dragon-Binders
+Led by Grimnir the Scarred.
+    Quirk: These five giants are responsible for hauling the captured and heavily chained white dragon off the ship. They are covered in fresh frostbite and bite marks from the struggle. Grimnir is missing his left eye, a fresh and gruesome wound from the fight.
+Fourth Wave: The Haulers
+Led by Harfang the Mighty.
+    Quirk: This is the clean-up crew, responsible for hauling the massive whale carcasses onto the docks for butchering. They move more slowly, their muscles straining. They have a competitive habit of trying to lift their share with only one arm to show off their strength.
+Putting It All Together for Your Session
+Your players are in the Throne Room (14) with Nilraun.
+    The 6 feasting giants are just next door in the Great Hall (12). Any loud, extended interrogation will surely draw their attention.
+    Jarl Storvald and his wives are in their chambers (13), a prime target but also dangerously close to the throne room.
+    The 8 sleeping giants in the barracks (15) are a potential threat if a widespread alarm is raised.
+    The real pressure is the Krigsvind. Soon, Ulfgar's hunting shanty will echo from the docks, signaling the arrival of 20 fresh, battle-happy giants and a dragon. This gives the players a firm deadline to get what they want from Nilraun and decide their next move: escape, hide, or push their luck.
+Good luck, and may your players' plans survive contact with the frost giants!
+Garm (Frost Giant)	Has an unblinking, wide-eyed stare that unnerves humanoids. He suggested the hunt to get out from under the Jarl's thumb.	Leading the Whale Hunt in the Krigvind greatship.
+Hjalti (Frost Giant)	He is obsessed with "small-folk" trinkets and wears a dozen tiny, tarnished copper rings on one finger.	On the Whale Hunt crew.
+Thordis (Frost Giant)	Her left tusk is broken, giving her a slight lisp when she speaks.	On the Whale Hunt crew.
+Bolverkr (Frost Giant)	Constantly grinding his teeth, making a low, grating sound.	On the Whale Hunt crew.
+C. Jarl's Trophy Room	Hrek (Ice Troll)	He hums a tuneless, repetitive low note while on duty, which echoes ominously in the hall.	Patrols near the great hall and Jarl's Quarters. On duty at the top of the stair.
+D. Hall of Honor	Ragnarok (Frost Giant)	His armor is adorned with hundreds of tiny, braided human-hair locks he has collected from victims.	Standing Guard in the Hall of Honor (main entrance/stairs).
+E. Storvald's Cabin	Nilraun (Frost Giant Shaman)	He is albino with milky-white eyes and is obsessed with portents and signs in the ice (you said he is already captured).	Captured by the players.
+G. Temple of Thrym	Sigrun (Frost Giant)	She mutters blessings to Thrym under her breath, a constant, low prayer that sounds like a growl.	Guard in the Temple of Thrym, protecting the valuable dragon eggs.
+A. Common Room	Vigi (Frost Giant)	He never wears footwear, despite the cold, his feet are scarred and calloused from the ice.	Idling, carving on a massive piece of walrus ivory.
+B. Storeroom	Hrolf (Frost Giant)	His right arm is noticeably larger and more muscular than his left from years of swinging a massive, uneven axe.	Working, moving supplies and complaining about the absent giants on the hunt.
+D. Barracks	Gudrun (Frost Giant)	She has a severe limp from an old wound, making her footsteps heavy and uneven.	Sleeping on her massive bedroll.
+D. Barracks	Ketil (Frost Giant)	Wears a thick, furry animal pelt constantly, even indoors, giving him a shaggy, unkempt appearance.	Sleeping on his massive bedroll.
+A. Entry	Kveld (Ice Troll)	He has a smell of strong, old fish about him and frequently scratches at his back.	Standing Guard at the main drydock entrance.
+B. Drydock	Bjornulf (Frost Giant)	Chews constantly on frozen blubber strips, making an unpleasant, squishy noise.	Working on repairs on the drydocked ship, likely frustrated by the difficulty.
+. Prison	Freyja (Frost Giant)	She is unusually quiet for a giant, preferring to communicate with grunts and massive gestures.	Standing Guard near the prisoner, checking on the captive(s).
+. Hatchery	Itha (Frost Giant)	She has glowing blue eyes that look like small, frozen flames, perhaps a sign of Thrym's favor.	Protecting the white dragon eggs.
+Haki (Frost Giant): His movements were slightly sluggish and uncoordinated, perhaps due to over-celebrating with mead the night before.
+Svein (Frost Giant): He had a shaved head with a single, braided ponytail hanging down his back.
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 <spoiler|IsKæmpeRejse><code>I efterlader de hektiske gader i Mirabar for at flyve i luftskibet vestpå. Måske har i lige vændet jer til støjen fra byen der bugner med handel, men snart er byens lyd og lys langt borte.
 Aftenen sitrer med en intens spænding, i føler jer rastløse. I fire dage har i planlagt hvordan i skal gribe Svardborg an, men nu er der kun tilbage at vente.

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