i like that the game lets you ask Halsin about his size (especially since Reah is a wood elf, too, and has never seen another of her “kin” as large as that man) but every time the “we don't know the reason” part comes about i want to scream.

Halsin, your first friend was nature. you are unusually close with your favorite wildshape (bear) to the point that it's giving werewolf vibes. you are a bear of a man, Halsin. Thaniel saw you protecting nature and gave you the bear-y build you're so bonded with.