Fell trolls, otherwise known as giant two-headed trolls, were one of the largest types of trolls in the Realms.[2] Some believed that they were a cross-breed between trolls and ettins.[3][4]
Description[]
Fell trolls stood taller than most hill giants, standing at 15 feet (4.6 meters) tall, and had two heads atop its body that were filled with large, sharp fangs. The hair that protruded from these heads was long, straight, and fleshy. It often writhed of its own accord.[2]
The skin of fell trolls was thick and rubbery, with knotty protrusions, and ranged in tones from mottled moss-green to gray. These knotty protrusions were especially prevalent on their shoulders and back. They moved around with an ungainly, hunched-over posture.[2] They tended to dress in a similar fashion to ettins, wearing the slowly rotting skins of animals.[3][4]
Abilities[]
Due to them possessing two heads, it was difficult to use mind-affecting spells on a fell troll, such as charm and confusion, or otherwise deceive them by means of magic. Beyond that, they possessed the regenerative ability that was common to all trolls.[2] However, giant two-headed trolls were earlier reported to not be capable of re-attaching their limbs.[3][4]
Combat[]
A fell troll viciously attacked its prey up close, latching onto their bodies with its claws and rending the flesh.[2] It would alternatively try to bite at its prey with its massive maws.[3][4] On very rare occasions, they would fight with some form of weapon.[3]
A giant two-headed troll, obviously.
Sub-Species[]
- Glacier troll
- A type of two-headed troll that was endemic to the land of Ra-Khati. Unlike the standard fell troll, these creatures had icy, alabaster skin and were impervious to harm from fire.[5]
History[]
In 1358 DR, giant two-headed trolls were often seen among bands of trolls that were locked in battle in the Trollmoors with the Riders of Nesmé and elsewhere in the Savage Frontier with Waterdhavian troops.[6]
Society[]
Diet[]
These creatures were voracious carnivores and would attempt to feast on almost anything, though their preferred meal was humans.[2]
Homelands[]
Fell trolls were known to inhabit almost any type of region with a cold climate.[2] They were known to prefer dark environments and thus tended to dwell in damp underground areas,[4] leading groups of smaller trolls.[3]
Fell trolls were primarily found in the Unapproachable East, being an uncommon sight in other areas of the Realms.[2] They were also known to be found in the Great Dale[7] and occasionally in the North.[8] In the Trollbark Forest and Troll Hills, they were often leaders of bands of trolls.[9]
Besides Toril, two-headed trolls were known to be found on the planet Oerth.[10]
Languages[]
Like any type of troll, these creatures were known to speak the Giant language.[2]
Notable Two-Headed Trolls[]
- Dar-Guran, a possibly fictional fell troll from Rashemi folklore.[11]
- Dorig
- Glarauuth, a self-proclaimed king who took up residence in the Dungeon of Death in the late 14th century DR.[12]
- Proffit, a two-headed troll who acted as a leader over a united force of trolls in the Trollmoors in the late 14th century DR.
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Appearances[]
References[]
- ↑ Ari Marmell (December 2008). “The Temple Between”. In Chris Youngs ed. Dungeon #161 (Wizards of the Coast) (161)., p. 68.
- ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 Richard Baker, Matt Forbeck, Sean K. Reynolds (May 2003). Unapproachable East. (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 77–78. ISBN 0-7869-2881-6.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 David Cook (1991). Monstrous Compendium Forgotten Realms Appendix (MC11). (TSR, Inc). ISBN l-56076-111-3.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 Don Turnbull (1981). Fiend Folio. (TSR Hobbies), p. 90. ISBN 0-9356-9621-0.
- ↑ Troy Denning (1990). Storm Riders. (TSR, Inc), pp. 5, 38. ISBN 0-88038-834-X.
- ↑ Jennell Jaquays (1988). The Savage Frontier. (TSR, Inc), p. 17. ISBN 0-88038-593-6.
- ↑ Richard Baker, Matt Forbeck, Sean K. Reynolds (May 2003). Unapproachable East. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 127. ISBN 0-7869-2881-6.
- ↑ slade (April 1996). The North: Guide to the Savage Frontier (Tables 1 to 15). (TSR, Inc). ISBN 0-7869-0391-0.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood, The Hooded One (2007-07-13). Questions for Ed Greenwood (2007). Candlekeep Forum. Retrieved on 2020-11-17.
- ↑ Grant Boucher, William W. Connors, Steve Gilbert, Bruce Nesmith, Christopher Mortika, Skip Williams (April 1990). Monstrous Compendium Greyhawk Adventures Appendix. Edited by Mike Breault. (TSR, Inc.), pp. 57–58. ISBN 0-88038-836-6.
- ↑ Richard Baker, Matt Forbeck, Sean K. Reynolds (May 2003). Unapproachable East. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 130. ISBN 0-7869-2881-6.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood (October 1990). Dwarves Deep. (TSR, Inc.), p. 61. ISBN 0-88038-880-3.
Connections[]
Cross-breeds: Giant troll • Mur-zhagul (demon troll)
Undead: Spectral troll