Troll

## Escape of the Trolls

Trolls, like Ogres, were made by Cerivus, Lord of Chaos, and Miagus, Goddess of Revenge, following the Taming of Chaos to care for the Meteor much like the Ancients and Primals of the world. They were Diabolos’ primary test subjects following the creation of time. They were studied and observed to learn the long term effects that time might bring to the world. These experiments would ruin their connection to the arcane arts. Trolls would find their way to the world the same as Ogres, riding shards of the Chaos Meteor to a new freedom in a new world where they would learn many new things and be free to explore the divine.

### Physical Description

Trolls have a dark skin tone that resembles that of scales. Their faces are long, with short pointy ears, nose and long hair that only grows on the top of their heads. They have small eyes that are often bright in color. Their hair is typically black or of a dark green or purple hue. Trolls have pointed teeth but they are not commonly extruding from their mouth which is wide and narrow. They have long flexible necks that rest upon narrow shoulders. Trolls are not broad in nature with a small torso and long arms and legs. Their arms are so long that their hands reach nearly to their knees. Trolls stand between six and seven feet tall weighing 150 to 200 pounds on average. They are considered at adulthood at the age of 25 and may live to be over 100 years old.

### Personality

Trolls tend to have very strong personalities. They are often dark humored, but they do enjoy life to the fullest. They may find beauty in all things nature as well as war. They tend to be very outspoken and blunt. Trolls value strength in combat much like that of the Nai, but rather than raw strength they value the ability to end a battle as quick as possible. They care nothing for what others consider a ‘fair fight’ and only seek to end battles as quickly as possible. This trait carries over into much of their personal lives. They do not take mates for extended periods of time outside of reproduction and the initial upbringing of children. When two trolls disagree, they are more likely to determine the dispute through battle, though not to the death. Trolls value life unlike the other creature of Chaos, and understand not only strength in skill, but strength in numbers.

### Relationships

Trolls are most known for their relationship with Ogres, whom they often bring into their tribes. They are also known to work well with Kobolds and Goblins. They distrust, but are willing to work with Sun Elves. They view Orcs as great allies, but believe they should be kept at a distance due to their barbaric nature. Trolls are fascinated by Centaurs, but prefer to keep their distance. They pride themselves on not having any mortal enemies within the world. However, they have never been known to get along with Elves and Dwarves. They have on occasion had Gnomes within their tribes and value their teachings. Trolls, care little for or against Humans, Nai or the Dark Elves.

### Lands

Trolls enjoy humid climates and are commonly found along coast lines or near large bodies of water. They have also been known to reside along rivers and small lakes throughout the world.

### Religion

Trolls are not known to worship any primary deity. Each Tribe is different and they have been known to worship all of the gods simultaneously in some tribes, while others only recognize a single deity.

### Language

Trolls have no language of their own. Instead they speak only the common tongue of the land as their sole means of communication.

### Names

Trolls enjoy naming their offspring and most tribes hold what are referred to as naming ceremonies where the village elder names the new born children of the tribe once every moon cycle. Their names are often strong and unique. It is uncommon for two trolls within a tribe to share a name. Trolls do have sir names, of a sort, that only serve as proof to their lineage, it is simple both of their parents names put together.

## Troll Game Rule Information

Attributes:

* Body: 8/20 Strength, 12/28 Dexterity, 10/24 Vitality
* Mind: 6/16 Intellect, 6/16 Cunning, 8/20 Willpower
* Soul: 6/16 Charisma, 8/20 Perception, 8/20 Spirit

Base Classes: Acolyte, Fighter, Scoundrel

Prestige Classes: Barbarian, Cleric, Crusader, Inquisitor, Rogue, Warrior

Racial Specialization(s): Keeper

Size: Medium

Base Land Speed: 30ft

Automatic Languages: Common

Discipline Modifiers:

* Resistance: +2 Damnation, -2 Benediction
* Weapon: +2 Axe, +2 Spear

Skill Modifiers: -+2 Spot, +2 Survival, +2 Swim