[thejeff]

The extra attacks aren't a big deal for the giants. The cold aura really does most of the damage. Since they're so big, they are easily swarmed so the Earth does a better job keeping them alive.

The reinvig is very nice for the Jarls, too.

As a side benefit, Earth is a path you don't have natively, so getting it on your pretender is a nice bonus (hammers), while you've got plenty of water mages.