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Dire Troll

Dire trolls, often known as huge two-headed trolls, are one of Valine's largest troll species. Some speculate that they are a hybrid of trolls and Ettin.   Dire trolls are taller than most Hill Giant, measuring 15 feet tall with two heads filled with enormous, vicious fangs atop their bodies. These heads have long, straight, meaty hair protruding from them. It frequently writhes on its own.   Dire trolls' skin is thick and rubbery, with knotty protrusions, and comes in a variety of colors ranging from mottled moss-green to gray. These tangled protrusions are most noticeable on their shoulders and backs. They move around in a clumsy, hunched-over manner. They dress in the same way that Ettin do, by wearing animal skins that are slowly decomposing.   It is difficult to employ mind-affecting spells on a dire troll, such as charm or confusion, or to trick them through magic because they have two heads. Aside from that, they have the regenerating ability that all trolls have. However, it has been stated that dire trolls are unable to reattach their limbs.   A violent dire troll assaults its prey up close, grabbing their bodies with its claws and ripping the flesh apart. Alternatively, it will use its huge maws to bite at its prey. On rare circumstances, they will engage in combat with a weapon.   These animals are voracious carnivores who will eat practically anything, though humans appear to be their favored diet.   Dire trolls have been documented to live in practically any cold-climate area. They are known to favor gloomy surroundings and, as a result, prefer to live in damp underground locations with smaller trolls.   Dire trolls are mostly found on Iosse and Briarra, and are rarely seen elsewhere in Valine.   The Giant language is spoken by those who can talk, much like any other species of troll with the ability to muster a few words.
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Cover image: Creature of Valine Tome by Rob Taylor

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