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History
In keeping with their friends the
Ogres, Trolls are also somewhat lacking in intelligence and wisdom. There is one department which Ogres do
better than the Trolls in, and that is looks. Trolls are perhaps the ugliest,
smelliest race on Norrath. This isn't to say Trolls have no redeeming
factors as they are also strong and tough and quite capable of wielding weapons
and casting effective spells.
Trolls are usually considered an evil race, and
an uncivilised one at that. Not all Trolls can get to grips with why they are so
detested but most accept that they shouldn't approach anyone, including their
own kind without good reason or a ready blade. They have little affection for
any kind and each other, though Ogres seem to find a willing hunting partner in
a nearby hungry Troll. Hunger is usually a Trolls main motivator and will be
pursued vigorously until they are satisfied. Trolls are willing to eat pretty
much anything that moves, as long as its tasty and doesn't run too fast.
The Trolls originally lived in
Grobb, a primitive settlement located on the edge of the swamp of Innothule.
They were besieged by Frogloks and their defences eventually fell. The Dark
Elves took the Trolls in and allowed them to have their own area in their city
of Neriak, but their new make shift home has very little other than the
essentials, such as a boiling pot and a cleaver. The smarter and stronger Trolls
were the only ones who managed to survive the battle with their amphibian
invaders, but were able to bring with them the knowledge to continue training
Trolls in the basics of the professions they have available to them.
Trolls often become Warriors, a
job they take too very well aided by their strength and size. They only take up
training that involves 'barshing' in some form and even their Shamans usually
carry powerful, enchanted weapons. Trolls prefer the Mystical to the Arcane and
only their Shadow Knights have any knowledge of Arcane spells. In addition to
the mentioned professions Trolls are known to become Beastlords and Berserkers,
but it is a much rarer sight then the more traditional tribal choices.
Trolls are widely famed for their
regenerative ability, it is very hard to actually kill a troll. Rumours from
Kaladim have it that it is actually impossible without physically removing their
heads. Because of their natural hardiness and stamina they are often accepted on
open expeditions despite their rough and uncouth manner. Its not unheard of for
Trolls to even join the good races on quests and trips of exploration, but only
those who are smart enough to understand the expectations of them. Unlike Ogres,
Trolls are more of a naturally stupid than cursed race and are quite capable of
developing their intellect past the usual me eat, me fight, me sleep attitude.
Their companions need to be especially weary because of this possibility, as
Trolls sometimes play dumb even though they understand perfectly what is
happening and said around them.
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