Chapter 7: The Origins of Trolls and Their Dark Magic

Before the elves wove their first spells, before the dwarves carved their first halls, and before men walked the lands of Eldoria, the Trolls were already there—ancient, primal, and deeply connected to the dark forces that slumbered beneath the world.

Unlike the other races, who were shaped by the Titans or birthed from divine power, the trolls were spawned from the shadows of the world itself, creatures of chaos, magic, and unrelenting hunger. They were not created but born from the corruption that seeped into the land when the first great wars between the Titans of Light and Darkness shattered the balance of Eldoria.

Their origins are shrouded in mystery, but their power was undeniable. Trolls were not just creatures of brute strength; they were wielders of dark and ancient sorcery, warlocks of blood, shadow, and decay. The magic that coursed through their veins was different from the refined arcane arts of elves or the elemental might of the giants—it was something older, something wild and untamed.

The First Trolls: Children of the Black Root

Legends tell of a place deep within The Withered Wilds, a cursed jungle where no sunlight ever touches the ground. In the heart of this land, an ancient being known as Vash'Goroth the Black Root once dwelled—a Titan of Darkness who fell in battle against the forces of Light.

When Vash'Goroth was struck down, his blood seeped into the land, corrupting the soil, twisting the trees, and giving birth to the first trolls. These creatures were not of flesh alone but of shadow and rot, their bodies regenerating as quickly as they were torn apart. They were living extensions of the Titan's lingering power, bound forever to his dark essence.

The first trolls, known as the Gor'Vash, were different from the warbands and clans that now roam Eldoria. They were immortal, monstrous, and fueled by the raw energy of the Dark Titan. They spoke in guttural, ancient tongues and wielded sorcery woven from pain, sacrifice, and the hunger of the void.

But over time, the Gor'Vash faded, their power diminishing as the Titan's blood lost its potency. In their place, new breeds of trolls arose, weaker than their ancestors but still feared across the lands.

The Clans of the Trolls: Masters of Dark Magic

As time passed, the trolls scattered across Eldoria, adapting to different lands and mastering their own twisted arts. While all trolls shared the same regenerative abilities and natural affinity for darkness, their magic evolved in different ways.

1. The Bloodfang Tribe – Warlocks of Blood Magic

Deep in the Crimson Marshes, where the rivers run red with the remains of forgotten battles, the Bloodfang Tribe practices Hemomancy—the dark art of blood magic.

• They believe that power is drawn from life itself, and the greater the sacrifice, the stronger the magic.

• Their shamans can drain the life from their enemies with a single touch, growing stronger with every drop of spilled blood.

• The Bloodfang warlords perform gruesome rituals, using the hearts of their fallen foes to fuel their magic.

2. The Nightscar Clan – Masters of Shadow Sorcery

In the Umbral Fens, a land permanently cloaked in twilight, the Nightscar Clan has mastered the art of shadow magic, bending darkness itself to their will.

• Their sorcerers, known as Voidcallers, summon shades and wraiths to do their bidding.

• They can vanish into darkness, reappearing like ghosts to strike down their enemies.

• Some of the most powerful Nightscar warlocks can consume the souls of their victims, gaining knowledge and strength from the dead.

3. The Rotmaw Horde – Bearers of the Plague

In the diseased lands of Blightmoor, the Rotmaw Horde spreads sickness wherever they go. Their magic is one of decay and corruption, their bodies riddled with afflictions that do not harm them but devastate all others.

• Their warlocks unleash plagues that can rot flesh in seconds.

• They command swarms of carrion beetles, rats, and other vermin as their minions.

• The greatest of their kind, known as Plagueborn, can raise the dead to fight as mindless servants.

4. The Bonecrush Clan – Keepers of Spirit Magic

Unlike the others, the Bonecrush Clan does not rely on disease or shadows. Instead, they wield the power of ancestral spirits, calling upon the dead to guide them in battle.

• Their Witchdoctors can speak with ghosts, binding them to their will.

• They carve runes of power into their bones, using them to channel the strength of fallen warriors.

• Some Bonecrush shamans can possess the bodies of the living, controlling them like puppets.

The Troll Wars and Their Fall from Power

Once, the trolls were among the most feared beings in Eldoria. They waged war against the elves, dwarves, and even the giants, their dark magic striking terror into the hearts of all who opposed them.

But as the other races advanced, forging alliances and mastering their own forms of magic, the trolls began to decline. Their dark rituals required constant sacrifice, and as their numbers dwindled, so too did their power.

The Elven Mage-Kings created wards and barriers to keep their dark sorcery at bay. The Dwarves crafted enchanted weapons that burned trolls with every strike, making their regeneration useless. Even the humans, though young and reckless, learned how to combat troll magic with faith and divine power.

The once-mighty Gor'Vash, the firstborn trolls, were all but extinct, their ancient power lost to time. The trolls that remained became scavengers, raiders, and mercenaries, their dark magic feared but no longer unstoppable.

Yet, the whispers of the past still linger in the depths of Eldoria. Some say that Vash'Goroth the Black Root is not truly dead—only sleeping, waiting for the day when his children will rise again.

The Prophecy of the Shadowed Return

Among the remaining troll warlocks, there is a prophecy known as The Shadowed Return. It speaks of a time when the world will once again tremble beneath the might of the trolls.

• A chosen warlock, born under a blood moon, will awaken the last remnants of the Gor'Vash.

• The Veil Between Worlds will weaken, allowing the spirits of the dead to rise and fight alongside them.

• The dark magic of the trolls will become stronger than ever, eclipsing even the arcane might of the elves.

Some believe this is merely legend, a tale told to keep hope alive among their dwindling numbers. But others prepare in secret, gathering power, waiting for the moment when their people will reclaim what was lost.

And in the heart of The Withered Wilds, where the trees whisper in a language forgotten by time, the black roots stir once more.