Athasian giants dwell in small tribes on islands throughout the Sea of Silt, which they guard fiercely. They are capable of traversing the sea’s shallower areas, wading through chest-deep terrain to reach their homes.

Many giants on Athas live on islands in the shallower areas of the Sea of Silt. Sometimes they can be bribed into carrying smaller beings as passengers to their islands or to other locations in the sea. Giants are fickle, though, so travelers must take care not to offend them.

A group of beastheaded giants called the Saram is in conflict with a group of giants called the Jorsh over an Oracle.