Jungle troll The jungle trolls are sometimes referred to as Gurubashi trolls , after the ancient empire of the same name . Their capital , Zul ' Gurub , is located in Stranglethorn Vale , along with many smaller town s , cities , and village s , many of which are in a state of ruin or disrepair . The largest jungle troll settlement outside Stranglethorn is Sen ' jin Village — founded by the Darkspear tribe , who had been displaced from their exile on the Broken Isles and Echo Isles . The jungle trolls share the same pantheon of gods with the other troll races , and practice the same Voodoo religion , with an emphasis on the power of spirits . The god Hakkar , a bloodthirsty troll spirit god of that can be evoked by ritual sacrifice , played a very important role in jungle troll history , but fell out of favour due to his bloody demands of sacrifice . During the ancient times when the Gurubashi Empire was trying to reclaim its power by making Hakkar their patron , those who would not give up his worship , the Atal ' ai priest s , were exiled to the Swamp of Sorrows , where they built a temple in his name . Hakkar ' s avatar can still be summoned from this temple , a very dangerous prospect . Jungle trolls are superstitious creatures who revel in the hunt and the rigors of personal combat . In ancient times , they reigned over the lands south of the Redridge Mountains of Stormwind . Though their glorious kingdoms fell to ruin long ago , they seek to reclaim their lost majesty . Equipped with voodoo magics and unparalleled combat skills , these trolls have been relentless in their efforts to regain their jungle homeland . History . The history of the jungle trolls begins at the dawn of civilisation when the Gurubashi Empire ( jungle trolls ) and Amani Empire ( forest troll s ) ruled the south and north of Azeroth respectively , with only the Insectoids of the far - west posing any significant threat . After numerous catastrophic events that were beyond the control of the two Empires , such as the night elf war , and the subsequent invasion of the Burning Legion , the Gurubashi Empire lost most of its lands outside Stranglethorn , and fell into a state of isolationism and collapse following the rebellion surrounding the god Hakkar . ( The Temple of Atal ' Hakkar in the Swamp of Sorrows still contains the trapped Hakkar ) . In recent times , the Darkspear Tribe was exiled to the Broken Isles , where eventually they joined the new Horde and its the exodus to Kalimdor , where they founded settlements on the Echo Isles and in Durotar . Society . Thanks to the massive interaction with the Horde , the Darkspear Tribe has gained huge diversity and expertise , employing not only the troll roles in society , but also taking to the training and vending of the Horde . The tribe s of Stranglethorn still hold on to the ancient roles of the trolls , including the usual shamanistic and priestly casters , hunters , warriors and scouts . The tribes of Stranglethorn are amongst the most bloodthirsty of any troll tribes , including many cannibals , other hunters and barbaric consumers of flesh . The Atal ' ai exiles are heavily made up of priests of Hakkar the Soulflayer , but many of them have been turned into undying corpses , mummies and skeletons , all enthralled to Hakkar ' s power . Many exist only as spirits still in service of Hakkar . Jungle trolls are the most civilized of troll species . They are organized around tribes , with bloodlines led by the most powerful warriors . Family houses rise and fall with the battle honor of their members . Witch doctor s and shadow hunter s act as spiritual and legislative leaders , judging matters of law and handling administrate duties . Most regulations focus on maintaining the honor of the individual , the family , the tribe , and the troll species as a whole . Punishment for breaking troll laws or causing dishonor to one ' s kin can range from ritual scarring or dismemberment to banishment or even death . Often , the actual punishment is secondary to the loss of honor , which jungle trolls prize above all . Jungle troll leaders are witch doctors or honored warriors . The eldest member of a family is respected , but he is expected to step down should his combat ability falter . Jungle trolls lack a king at present ; witch doctors claim that no jungle troll is worthy of such a title unless he can unite all the tribes and reclaim their rightful lands . Until then , pretenders are considered without honor . Jungle trolls believe that the spirits of their ancestors guide the universe from beyond the veil of death . Witch doctors teach that worthy trolls receive dominion over various aspects of nature upon their death - whether plants , weather , beasts , or even disease . When witch doctors exhibit their supernatural powers to cure the sick , control nature , or assist in battle , it is said that ancestral spirits are riding them . Jungle troll rituals can be very elaborate , including hours of dancing and chanting . Witch doctors paint themselves and other participants with sigils and wear finely embroidered costumes . There are rituals for all events : a change of season , a child ' s birth , an impending battle . Troll youth do not receive public names until they have earned a name in battle . Until then , they are referred to by generic diminutives . Appearance . Trolls are monstrous in appearance . Skin color varies greatly based on subspecies , and jungle troll hides tend to be light blue to dark gray . Trolls are divided up into different groups depending on which environment they have adapted to : Ice , sand , forest and jungle . Ice trolls have white skin that almost blends in with the snow , while sand trolls have scorched , dry skin , beaten down by the harsh desert environment . So far no surprise there - - but forest trolls possess a strange mutation that makes moss grow on their skin , thus resulting in their odd green color . As for the jungle trolls , which is the group all Darkspear trolls originally came from , their bodies are covered in a short , soft fur which gives them their blueish or purplish coloration . Remember that the next time you hug a troll ( and survive ) - - not only is he tall and deadly , he ' s also soft and cuddly too ! Trolls have pointed , almost elf - like ears , long noses , and elongated , sharp faces . Troll teeth are myriad and pointed . They are lean and wiry , averaging 7 feet tall and 200 pounds . A troll ’ s body has no excess fat . They are remarkably acrobatic , able to perform back flips from a standstill .