Before the First Dragon War, the Ice Giants were the second race of demi-humans in Wintertide. They were the sworn enemies of the Blood Trolls, and both had been at war for several millennia. However, during the Second Dragon War, they were forced to become allies due to their mutual fear of Kronos's might. Despite this, the hate runs deep on both sides, and once the Dragon War was over, they quickly reverted to their old ways. Before the humans came to this region and started building up their own bases of power, the political map of Wintertide was clear-cut—the Ice Giants inhabited the north, and the Blood Trolls lived in the south. Later on, "Red Flame" Methus came to rule these lands, and due to his warlike nature, he enjoyed watching these two warrior races battling it out on his territory.