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Trolls

Trolls

Wilderness and mountain beings that range from giant-like monsters to uncanny neighbors; dangerous, old, and varied in Scandinavian tradition.

In the North

Trolls should vary by region: stone trolls, cave trolls, bridge trolls, forest trolls, and mountain trolls can all feel different. Some are dim predators; others are old, proud, and socially alien.

Myth and Folklore

In older Norse and later Scandinavian folklore, trolls are not one simple species. They can overlap with giants, magic-workers, mountain beings, and dangerous outsiders.

Campaign Use

Use trolls as regenerating monsters, ancient local powers, cursed mountain flesh, or the visible servants of deeper threats like Thullgrim.

Latitude Lore

See Also

Sources

Game Master Notes

DM-only encounter details, stat blocks, and running notes are kept at Trolls (DM).