Trolls of Asgard

Trolls lived in scattered settlements throughout Asgard, Vaneheim, Jotunheim, and Svartalfheim, mostly underground. The Trolls toil as miners and metalworkers. As belligerent as the Giants, Trolls make up in craftiness what they lack in size. Trolls tend to be extremely strong, stronger than the average God, Dwarf, or Elf, and on a par with the Giants. Certain Trolls, such as Ulik rival the thunder god Thor in strength. The Trolls dislike the other races of Asgard, particularly the gods, and have as little to do with them as possible unless the opportunity for conquest presents itself.

The Trolls are the least human looking of the denizens of the worlds of Asgard, possessing body characteristics that are almost simian. Trolls are stocky and massive, have thick body hair (almost fur), and tend toward a ruddy orange in color. Averaging seven feet in height, most modern trolls are taller than the Asgardian gods, but shorter than the Giants, although some Trolls are considerably taller.

An unknown number of centuries ago, Greyval Grimson and Balder The Brave ran afoul of a small but cunning band of rock trolls, who were on average about four feet tall. It is not known, however, whether these trolls where just smaller than others of their race, or all trolls of the age were smaller, or even if there is simply a wider variation in troll size than the current crop of Troll warriors would suggest. These trolls seemed to show a natural aptitude for casting illusions, which they often used to make their thorn-filled dens resemble grand banquet halls. They also possessed other simple forms of magic, such as the scrying Pool of Mirrors, the sedative Thorns of Sleep, and the fruit of the Trollvine, which can transform creatures who consume it into trolls.

Before the final Ragnarok, the Trolls of the Asgard Mountains were united under the leadership of Geirrodur, although coups are commonplace. Since Thor restored the peoples of Asgard, the status of Trolls is unknown.

Powers and Abilities

Powers

No known powers.

Abilities

Some trolls, such as Ulik have demonstrated strength levels up to class 100, making them comparable in strength to Thor. Others have demonstrated a talent for magic, in particular illusions.

Average Strength level

Unknown.

Weaknesses

None known.

Habitat

Habitat: Subterranean
Gravity: Earthlike
Atmosphere: Earthlike
Population: Population of this race is unknown.

Miscellaneous

Type of Government: Monarchy
Level of Technology: pre-industrial
Cultural Traits: Agressive, cunning, and deceptive. Prone to treachery in their delaings with other races and each other.
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Notes

No special notes.

Trivia

No trivia.

Links and References

Marvel Graphic Novel 15: The Raven Banner, a Tale of Asgard.