Trolls
Trolls are by no means stupid, but their sheer physical power and lack of education often leads to this misconception. Physically trolls are the strongest race around, hulking in size and easily able to overpower ogres and even orcs thanks to their natural brawn. Trolls are solitary creatures, however, and are extremely rare as a result, often living as hermits or in singular family units claiming wide swathes of wild territories to hunt or farm in. Though trolls generally enjoy solitude, this is by no means required, and it is not unusual for a troll ranger or woodsman to appear from time to time in various rural towns where they come to trade. Trolls also eagerly sell their skills as mercenaries for exotic and unusual foods, making them a common sight in populated areas as even the most frugal mercenary company is willing to put up with the logistics of keeping a troll fed and happy, if it means having one under their command.
Trolls share a commonality with rodentfolk in that they live for their stomachs, desiring the best and most varied food they can find. This desire for the greatest sustenance often leads trolls to travel and occasionally enter towns in search of ingredients and spices. Though often hermits, trolls are widely accepted among the kaxxis and salamanders for never overstaying their welcome and being so widely traveled and worldly that they pass on news of other towns and the actions of the nations. Trolls survive in the wilds where even lords would hesitate to go alone thanks to their absurd regenerative abilities, being able to regrow even lost limbs within seconds. Trolls are extremely long lived, capping out at around three centuries and have lifetimes of experience as a result. Sadly, this longevity also results in trolls being the rarest species as neither male nor female trolls become reproductive until they reach eighty years of age, though adulthood is recognized at around thirty years.
Troll culture is largely down to the individual but common trends beyond desire for the best food and isolation in the wild come from the religious nature of trolls. All trolls recognize that they are the chosen of Ravendara, the goddess of nature and healing. Officially recognized as the scions of the wild god, trolls make up the highest levels of priesthood as their ability to survive in the wilds, heal rapidly, and being highly animalistic in appearance naturally make them everything Ravendara desires from her followers.
A quick-start guide:
- Stat 1
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