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==Origins==
  
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The Troll is one of a race of creatures with origins in the mythology, legend and folklore of
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The Troll is one of a race of creatures with origins in the mythology, legend and folklore of Scandinavia.
 
==Appearance==
  
==Appearance==
 
[[File:Troll 905.jpg|thumb|left|242px]]
  
[[File:Troll 905.jpg|thumb|left|242px]]
 
==Behavior==
  
==Behavior==
 
==Abilities==
  
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* Invisibility
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* Shape-shifting
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* In Norwegian folklore, trolls can smell Christian blood
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==Weaknesses==
  
==Weaknesses==
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According to some folklore:
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* Turn to stone when expose to sunlight
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* Sound of church bells scares trolls away
 
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Troll
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The troll stalks with menace...
Information
Alternate Names/Spellings (pl) Bjergfolk, (pl) Bjergtrolde, Bridge Troll, (sing or pl) Drow, (pl) Fodden-Skemaend, Henkie, Hollow-Man, Land Trow, (pl) Mountain-Folk, Mountain Troll, Peerie Trow, Sea Trow, (pl) Sjotroll, (pl) Sjötroll, Trold, (pl) Troldfolk, Trolld, (pl) Troll-Folk, (sing or pl) Trow, Tusser, (pl) Underground People
Origins Norse Mythology
Alignment
Element
Species Goblinoid
Appearance A very ugly-looking humanoid, even to others of its kind.


Origins

The Troll is one of a race of creatures with origins in the mythology, legend and folklore of Scandinavia.

Appearance

Troll 905.jpg

Behavior

Abilities

  • Invisibility
  • Shape-shifting
  • In Norwegian folklore, trolls can smell Christian blood

Weaknesses

According to some folklore:

  • Turn to stone when expose to sunlight
  • Sound of church bells scares trolls away
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