Troll, Black

This tall, grotesque creature has a shiny black hide and hands that end in wicked claws. Two large tusks protrude from its fang-filled mouth.

Troll, Black (CR 7)

Large Humanoid (Giant)
Alignment: Chaotic Evil
Initiative: +1
Senses: Darkvision 60 feet, Low-Light Vision, Scent; Perception +8

Speed: 30 feet
Space: 10 feet

Defense

Armor Class: 18, touch 10, flat-footed 17 (+1 Dex, +8 natural, -1 size)
Hit Points: 84 (8d8+48) Regeneration 5 (acid or cold)
Saving Throws: Fort +12, Ref +3, Will +3

Offense

Melee: bite +12 (1d8+7), 2 claws +13 (1d6+7)
Reach: 10 feet

Special Attacks: Rend (2 claws, 1d6+9)

Statistics

Str	Dex	Con	Int	Wis	Cha
24 (+7)	12 (+1)	23 (+6)	5 (-3)	9 (-1)	6 (-2)

Base Attack Bonus: +6
CMB +14
CMD 25

Feats: Intimidating Prowess, Iron Will, Skill Focus (Perception), Weapon Focus (claw)

Skills: Climb +12, Intimidate +11, Perception +8

Languages: Giant

Special Abilities

Fire Absorption (Su)

Any fire effect that would deal 20 or more points of damage to a fire troll causes the creature to grow to Huge size. A black troll can induce this effect itself by stepping into a large source of fire that deals 20 or more points of damage in a single round. It must spend one full round in the flames for this method to work. This size change lasts 1 hour before the black troll reverts to its normal size.

Ecology

Environment: Cold Mountains
Organization: solitary or gang (1-2 plus 2-5 trolls)
Treasure: standard


Black trolls are an offshoot of standard trolls, believed to be supernaturally altered by magic. They dwell in the same climate as their normal brethren and often associate with them as well. Their appetites are no less impressive than other trolls, and some would argue theirs is even greater. Black trolls dine on anything they catch and kill, including scavenging and dining on the leftovers of other animals' meals. Black trolls do not eat other trolls, regardless of the food situation.

Black trolls stand 14 feet tall and weigh around 1,000 pounds. When they swell to Huge size, they reach heights of 21 feet or more and weigh over 3,000 pounds. Black trolls flesh is rubbery to the touch and always shiny black in color. Eyes are almost always dull gray, though a few black trolls have bright blue eyes. Young are born live and reach maturity relatively quickly. Black trolls can mate with other trolls, but the offspring is always the same type as the other parent. Only black trolls mating with their own spawn another black troll.

A black troll attacks by slashing and biting its foes. Its ability to deal horrendous amounts of damage is cause for concern among many that have faced a black troll. Often when in combat, a black troll shuns fire, hoping its opponent senses a weakness and decides to unleash a fire attack at the troll. Many adventurers have met their untimely demise this way. If the ruse doesn't appear to work, and there is a large source of fire nearby, a black troll subjects itself to the fire in order to grow to Huge size.