Troll
Basic Information
Anatomy
Trolls basic build is similar to humans, but they are much taller (around seven feet), slimmer, and stronger. Trolls have varying shades of grey and green skin with large and multiple birthmarks somehow reminiscent of both veins of ore and cow spots. Most trolls have olive green hair like hanging moss or seaweed, with small black, dark brown, or grey horns perched on top. The horns are mostly fused to the skull, but with small upturned points at the ends. All trolls sink in water, but they also can all breathe underwater
Genetics and Reproduction
Trolls do not reproduce in the way that many other species do; an entire troll clan will gather and infuse a carved rock with their magic so that it comes to life as a newly born troll.
Growth Rate & Stages
Troll children grow rapidly; they are ready to start learning the ways of their kind the morning after they are born (this is much due to the fact that the new troll is usually carved in the image of a young child, but not an infant), and after about six lunar years they will have reached adolescence and will make a home for themselves. However, once a troll is fully grown, the aging process stops almost completely, for trolls will live forever if they do not befall deadly hunger, sickness, or mortal wounds.
Ecology and Habitats
Different Troll Clans prefer different biomes; Anreag live in the oceans and seas, Avontelu in rivers and small lakes, Kidranen in forests and among plants, Korafaid among green hills and pastures, Mynydori in and on mountains, and Maivogae in caves and underground tunnels.
Dietary Needs and Habits
Trolls eat little, for they are semi-autotrophic. They do, however, eat nuts, berries, and leaves. Trolls also must drink much water and spend time standing still to absorb nutrients from the soil.
Biological Cycle
Trolls colors change slightly with the seasons
Additional Information
Social Structure
Trolls are mainly solitary, but clan meetings are every New Moon, and at times of emergency.
Uses, Products & Exploitation
Trolls sometimes make mutual agreements with men to guard their borders in exchange for peace between them.
Facial characteristics
A long face, long nose, long pointed ears, and yellowy eyes with reflective irises are all prominent characteristics of a troll face.
Geographic Origin and Distribution
Anreag-the Great Ocean, Avontelu-northern and middle world rivers and lakes, Kidranen-Verinoth, Korafaid-the misty hillocks, Mynydori-the (undecided name) Mountains, and Maivogae-the caves of the (same undecided name) Mountains.
Average Intelligence
Trolls are not often learned in obscure knowledges like what an unfortunately large number of people think is intelligence, but they are intelligent in the ways of sensibility, the lay of their land, and how to survive.
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
Trolls can hear and see in the dark better than humans, but they have no supernatural senses besides the ability to hear a call from their Troll Circle.
Civilization and Culture
Naming Traditions
The six clans' names are Anreag, Avontelu, Kidranen, Korafaid, Mynydori, and Maivogae. (Individual names yet to be decided, please remind me in comments)
Major Organizations
The six clans Clan Anreag
Beauty Ideals
Gender Ideals
Courtship Ideals
Relationship Ideals
Average Technological Level
Major Language Groups and Dialects
Common Etiquette Rules
Common Dress Code
Culture and Cultural Heritage
Common Customs, Traditions and Rituals
Common Taboos
History
Fought in two of the Great Wars (historical entry not yet made, but remind me to do that in the comments, if you don't mind).
Historical Figures
Common Myths and Legends
Interspecies Relations and Assumptions
Trolls rarely interact with other races, but they do often pledge hospitality to those who did a great service to them.
Genetic Descendants
Origin/Ancestry
All trolls are made from the original six, which were made from a combination of plant and stone.
Lifespan
Hundreds of years
Conservation Status
Trolls need no protection, nor do they ask for it, but few species mean any ill will to them.
Average Height
2 - 2.5 meters, or 7 - 8 feet
Average Weight
About one ton
Average Physique
Most trolls look slim and tall, but they are all very strong.
Body Tint, Colouring and Marking
Varying shades of grey and green skin with darker and lighter areas similar to blush, lips and such colorations on humans. Trolls also have birthmarks somehow similar to both cows and ore veins at the same time.
Related Ethnicities
Related Myths
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Comments
Author's Notes
If you liked this article, remind me about making the articles I asked you to (I'm very scatterbrained, and I need a little push to make those articles right now). Thank you for reading, and please help yourself to Eainor!