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Chapter 1: Race and Gender
Troll, Subterranean
In ancient times, all trolls were one race.
When ogres appeared, trolls and ogres battled to
exterminate each other. One group of trolls was
loyal to the king god of trolls, and for their loyalty
he bestowed greater Intelligence. A lesser troll god
became angry, and cursed them, so that sunlight
would turn them to stone. Most died, but enough
escaped below to survive. Today, these are known
as subterranean trolls.
Although subterranean trolls are few in number,
their race is ancient and powerful. If they
wanted to dominate the surface world, some speculate
that they could. But they do not. Subterranean
trolls want to live quietly away from other races, and
all of them hate noise nearly as much as the sun.
Subterranean trolls worship the moon, and
most venture to the surface on the night of a full
moon to offer praise and show their devotion. When
not worshipping the moon and out of their home
and community, subterranean trolls act hatefully
toward everything, including trees. Although they
avoid other sentient species, subterranean trolls have
been known to steal women, children, and property.
However, if a human is encountered, it is possible,
no matter how rare, for a subterranean troll to
like them and grant riches. Nonetheless, humans
use a branch of mistletoe to protect them from being
taken by a subterranean troll against their will.
Male subterranean trolls tend to be unsightly
and malicious, while females are beautiful but exceedingly
vile. These female trolls hate elven and
human females who have higher Bodily Attractiveness
or Facial Charisma. Whenever one is seen, the
female troll must pass a Drive sub-ability check at
TH 24 to refrain from attempting to maim her.
When tales are told among humans, female subterranean
trolls are often called harlot-hunters.
Female subterranean trolls are willing to experiment
sexually with large male anakim, humans,
and ogres -- except for gruagach (due to their lack
of Physical Fitness and Drive). These trolls know
from experience and history that interracial offspring
never occurs as a result. Their willingness to experiment
is due to the ugliness of male trolls. For this
reason, female subterranean trolls are also called trollops.
Subterranean trolls are expert metalsmiths,
herbal healers, and sorcerers. They craft superb plate
armor and weapons. Platemail is crafted so that it is
as quiet as possible. Subterranean trolls prefer
polearms, and usually attack the neck or lungs of
their foe so that they will die quietly.
This race survives on spores and water from
underground springs, but they are cannibalistic and
consider a baby subterranean troll who is slightly
flawed to be the finest meal.
Sub-Ability Points: Physical Fitness + 5,
Strength + 100, Bodily Attractiveness - 50 for males,
Facial - 40 for males, Kinetic - 40, Hand-Eye Coordination
- 20, Agility - 25, Reaction Speed - 20, Language
+ 10, Math + 10, Analytic + 10, and Spatial +
10.
Base Current Armor: 14.
Base Life Points: 27.
Physical Description: The average height
of a subterranean troll is 8’ tall. Males tend to be
ugly, while females are beautiful; both have greenish
skin. Females usually have long, red hair, and most
males have brown hair.
Disposition Modifiers: Ethicality - 50 and
Morality - 50.
Temperament Modifiers: Sanguine - 25
and Choleric + 25.
Sociality: Subterranean trolls live in communities
underneath hills. Their homes are crafted
to the amazement of all others, including dwarves,
though rarely seen. The home of a subterranean
troll is a palace full of treasure.
Language: Troll.
Occupation: Appraiser, Armorer, Bandit,
Berserker, Blacksmith, Bladesmith, Brass-smith,
Cook, Coppersmith, Gemcutter, Gladiator, Goldsmith,
Herbalist, Hierophant, Ironmonger, Jeweler,
Mason, Miner, Pewtersmith, Silversmith, Slavetrader,
Sorcerer, Weaponsmith, and Whore. Trolls
begin work at age 13.
Skills: Blindfighting + 5, Brawling + 5, Direction
Sense + 3, Mangling + 5, Sound + 3, Trickery
+ 3, and Wrestling + 5.
Religion: All worship the moon, their god.
Names: Common male names include
Aktorion and Kephisophon. Common female
names include Amaxerete and Thrinacia.
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