Trolls (TroL)

Duty, strength and honor are the hallmarks of a troll. Warriors without peer. these changelings revere the old ways of plain speaking and simple truths. Other kith say that these large folk are as patient as the mountains and reliable as spring snowmelt. Though most changelings consider trolls hopelessly naive, trolls themselves consider trust and dedication to be the measures of their worth.
Guardians by destiny, trolls are the bedrock of any faerie freehold; a kingdom is safe only as long as its trolls can be trusted - it is a way of being. A troll who breaks a trust will weaken until the offending deed has been atoned for. Sadly, many trolls expect the same unstinting honesty from all fae, and are usually disappointed.
Seelie trolls, often called "giants", gave a Nordic look to them; they are ruggedly proud and often handsome. Unseelie types, sometimes called "ogres", resemble massive cavemen, hairy and coarsefeatured. All trolls have rumbling voices and great strength and size; they need not speak loudly to be obeyed. Fortunately, most trolls regard their strength as a divine gift and consider using it without just cause unworthy of them. Pooka, eshu and satyrs have plenty of fun at trolls´ expense, and it is a tribute to trolls´ patience that the offending parties are not regularly pounded into submission. If a troll´s patience finally does break, however, he flies into a monstrous rage, destroying everything and everyone around him until he calms or is taken down. Even the most foolish pooka will watch very carefully for the darkening of a giant´s eyes and break off the fun before it goes too far.
Trolls are a brave and stoic lot. Even their Unseelie display a steadfast courage. Though not stupid, they are simple folk and trust in others overmuch. Unlike the common image of the troll, these changelings are quite civilized; they use formal titles when addressing other Kithain, hold doors open for ladies and dedicate their souls to those they treasure. These kith are ardent romantics and will go for all the courtly trimmings when wooing a lover.
Ancient legends call trolls the first noble kith; when the sidhe appeared, some say, a great war began. The trolls lost and graciously swore loyalty to the new rulers, an oath that binds many to this day. Some Unseelie bards, seeking to stir up trouble, recount these tales in troll-run holdings, with not-so-subtle intimations that the giants take back their rightful place. To their credit, most trolls throw the offending bard out on her ear. Sometimes, however, the idea takes root and a troll band rebels. Even sidhe knights dread such insurrections...
Trolls prefer a simple lifestyle. Their furnishings and dress are plain and practical. Unseelie trolls tend to be slobs, leaving trash and remains wherever they go, while their Seelie counterparts keep clean and spartan quarters. It is a well-known danger sign when a giant´s home becomes messy; most Kithain will avoid that troll untill her Unseelie nature passes. By the darkening of her eyes, some say, a troll´s anger can be gauged.

Appearance:
Trolls are large, ranging from seven to nine feet tall, with thick bones and weightlifters´ muscles. Seelie giants carry an air of nobility; though many favor a Nordic look, they have slaty blue skin and thick black hair. All giants, however, have ice blue or pale green eyes. Trolls have large, powerfull jaws, wolflike teeth and small ridged horns on their foreheads.

Seemings:
Childing trolls do not remain young for long. Though protected they are encouraged to assume an honorable age and put childhood aside.
Wilders have reached their prime and often remain this age for decades or centuries.
Grumps are slower but stronger than any of their kind. They frequently settle into the exclusive guardianship of one place or person.

Lifestyles:
Trolls favor the wilderness and dislike cities and machinery. In their mortal seemings, many are athletes, policemen, rangers and farmers. In any guise they are notoriously honest.

Affinity:
Fae

Birthrights:
Titan´s power - All trolls are large and strong. Wilders gain an additional dot of Strength (even if it raises the Trait over 5) and a free Bruised Health Level, while grumps gain yet another Strength dot and another Bruised Health Level. Older trolls, however, add one to the difficulties of all Dexterity-based rolls. No troll can botch Athletics or Alertness rolls.
Stubbornness - Because of their devotion to duty, trolls in service to a cause add two dice to all Willpower rolls.

Frailties:
Bond of Duty - This same bond ties a troll's physical health to her duty. A troll who renegades on a sworn contract or oath becomes sickly and loses her Titan´s Power. Only by atoning for her lapse of trust (often by taking a new oath) can she regain her strength and durability.

Quote:
"No one harms the princess while I still live."

Outlook
Boggans - Solid folk, the very essence of who we aspire to be. A bit gossipy, but no one´s perfect.
Eshu - Sneaky and dishonest, but snappy dressers, full of tales and spirit.
Nockers - Their ingenuity is to be respected; their whining is to be ignored.
Pooka - Liars and thieves, the antithesis of our kind.
Redcaps - The only good ones whimper and bleed.
Satyrs - Shiftless, worthless and hopeless. Ignore them and they might go away.
Sidhe - Though they are arrogant, they have cause for their pride. If they lead, we will support them. If they falter, we will replace them.
Sluagh - Whisperers in darkness, not to be trusted.

- Mark Rein-Hagen