Cyclopes

Since the dawn of time, there have been universal fears shared by all creatures. One of these fears is that of being eaten by something bigger and nastier than oneself.

The one-eyed beast of legend, known to the civilized world as the cyclops, is the embodiment of this fear.

A Brief History
Little is known of cyclopes, the natives of the eastern island Cyclosis, prior to the third age. What can be derived from the accounts of merchant sailors and explorers who delved into the vast seas to the east are somewhat gruesome. Recounts of a small island of colossal man-eaters who would lay waste to stranded ships, and devour crewmen surfaced every now and again.

When the world turned to war and the fourth age began, the cyclopes were deemed a useful ally to Bandos, the God of war. From Cyclosis they came, hungry for the flesh of their enemies.

During this great war of the Gods, the cyclopes as a race both dealt and received an awful amount of damage. Those who survived the war returned home or died of other causes in the western world.

Today, in the fifth and sixth ages, cyclopes are an uncommon sight. This rarity in sightings adds to the mystery and terror that comes with the thought of the species.

Accepted Lore

 * Cyclopes come from the island Cyclosis of the east.


 * Cyclopes are remarkably similar in build to Hill Giants. The major difference between the two being the cyclops' one eye, compared to the Giant's two.


 * Cyclopes are large, heavy, powerful humanoids with a hunger for flesh as legendary as their size and might.


 * Cyclopes found in the western world would likely live in solitary areas, in dark damp caves, or high in remote mountains.


 * Cyclopes are intelligent enough to get by in their day-to-day tasks. They have the know how to build basic shelters, fabricate simple clothing (typically only a loincloth), make and use tools, and even understand what goes into keeping livestock.


 * A Cyclops is usually hungry, regardless of the situation found in. Even if one isn't hungry, it soon will be, once it catches the scent of a smaller, more feeble humanoid.


 * Cyclopes aren't picky eaters. Even if their favorite food isn't around, they make due with cattle, vegetables, and even grains. Even so, a cyclops will always prefer fresh meat of the human sort if any is available.


 * While not blind, cyclopes have terrible depth perception. This can be attributed to their monocular gaze. In combat, the one-eyed beast will have great difficulty determining what is right at their feet, and what's several yards away.

Debated Lore

 * Cyclopes may or may not come in a variety of sizes.


 * It is unknown how long any given cyclops might live for.

Abilities
Cyclopes, being the massive, hulking brutes they are, make good use of their strength. A cyclops will throw its weight around, trying to crush its enemies. In addition, a cyclops will use any weapons it might have handy. Such weapons may come in a multitude of sizes and forms, but typically work by means of crushing or cutting.

Another powerful weapon at the disposal of the cyclops is its legendary maw. The bite of a cyclops is enough to split a man in two (should one be unfortunate to have half their body inside the monster).

Weaknesses
Cyclopes are not the least bit agile, quick, or clever. In this respect, they are much like ogres and larger trolls.

The cyclops' miserable depth perception is another major drawback to their own power. A monster can have all the strength in the world, but it does little good if it can't locate its own enemies.

Common Mistakes

 * Just because another race might only have one eye does not make it a cyclops.