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| + | Official wallpaper for [[patch 3.2.0]], "Call of the Crusade". |
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| + | *Larger and un-texted version of [[:image:Call of the Crusade.jpg|Call of the Crusade.jpg]]. |
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| + | *"Complete" version of [[:image:Tirion in Call of the Crusade.jpg|Tirion in Call of the Crusade.jpg]]. |
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| − | | caption = A dark troll as seen in ''[[Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos]]''. |
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| − | | name = Dark trolls |
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| − | | capital = None<ref name="Othertrolls">http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/info/story/troll/othertrolls.html</ref> |
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| − | | faction = [[Neutral]], [[Hostile]] |
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| − | | character = [[Berserker]], [[Trapper]], [[High priest]], [[Shadow priest]], [[Warlord]] (WC3); [[Barbarian]],<ref name=MoM99>''[[Manual of Monsters]]'' pg. 99</ref> [[Shaman]]<ref name=MoM99/> (WRPG) |
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| − | | homeworld = [[Azeroth (world)|Azeroth]] |
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| − | | language = [[Low Common]] |
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| − | | leader = Unknown |
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| − | | height = 10' |
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| − | | alignment = Usually [[chaotic evil]]<ref name=MoM99/> |
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| − | }} |
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| − | [[File:BTNDarkTroll.png|left]] |
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| + | *[http://phroilangardner.blogspot.com/2010/06/x-men-cover-wow-style.html source (as an image on a website)] |
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| − | The '''dark trolls''' (a.k.a. '''dark forest trolls'''<ref name=hut>{{ref game |title=Warcraft III |expansion= |campaign=[[Eternity's End]] |mission=[[The Druids Arise]] |zone= |npc=Dark Forest Troll Hut |quote= |quest= }}</ref>) are the tallest and rarest known species of [[troll]]kind.<ref name=MoM99/> Some have decided to classify this species as the fifth category of trolls.<ref name=officialsite>http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/info/story/troll/foresttrolls.html</ref> |
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| + | *[http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_rUosuk--A9s/TBPvR1RMn_I/AAAAAAAAASM/Ut4s6Se4T4U/s1600/WOW_Phroi_Patch_Final_small.jpg source (as a file link)] |
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| − | During the [[Battle of Mount Hyjal]] a [[clan]] of dark trolls joined the [[night elves]] and fought against the [[Burning Legion]], helping for the salvation of [[Azeroth (world)|Azeroth]].<ref name=WC3NE7>{{ref game |title=Warcraft III |expansion= |campaign=[[Eternity's End]] |mission=[[Twilight of the Gods]] |zone= |npc= |quote= |quest= }}</ref> |
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| − | ===Background=== |
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| − | [[File:Shadowtooth encampment.jpg|thumb|ShadowTooth Clan.]] |
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| − | There is no evidence that the dark trolls have ever formed a civilization or nation. As their estimated numbers are so few their existence as a distinct category of [[troll]]s is considered highly questionable. It seems likely that they are derived from a single [[troll]] [[tribe]].<ref name="Othertrolls" /> |
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| − | ===Third War=== |
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| − | When [[Grom Hellscream]] first arrived in [[Ashenvale Forest]], he found and destroyed a dark troll settlement.<ref name=WC3O4>{{ref game |title=Warcraft III |expansion= |campaign=[[The Invasion of Kalimdor]] |mission=[[The Spirits of Ashenvale]] |zone= |npc= |quote= |quest= }}</ref> Later, small settlements of dark trolls were destroyed by [[Tyrande]], [[Malfurion]], and their army during their search for the [[Druids of the Talon]].<ref>{{ref game |title=Warcraft III |expansion= |campaign=[[Eternity's End]] |mission=[[The Druids Arise]] |zone= |npc= |quote= |quest= }}</ref> However, a group of dark trolls named the [[ShadowTooth Clan]] joined the [[night elves]] in the [[Battle of Mount Hyjal]].<ref name=WC3NE7/> |
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| − | ==Apparence== |
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| − | [[File:BTNDarkTrollTrapper.png|left]] |
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| − | Dark trolls are muscular, wiry humanoids that stand almost 10 feet tall.<ref name=MoM99/> They have a rich gray to black skin<ref name="Othertrolls" /> and pointed features. They have pale yellow eyes that glare as they slip out of shadows.<ref name=MoM99/> |
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| − | [[File:Dark Troll Priest.gif|thumb|Dark troll priest.]] |
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| − | [[File:BTNDarkTrollShadowPriest.png|left]] |
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| − | Dark trolls lead a mostly subterranean existence,<ref name="Othertrolls" /> and emerge at night to hunt.<ref name=MoM99/> They have a tribal structure, in which physical power and cunning are held in great esteem. Tribal shamans offer spiritual guidance and divine magic when necessary. This is similar — but far more primitive — in social structure to [[jungle troll]]s, the most civilized of trollkind. They practice voodoo, ritual sacrifices and even occasional cannibalism. Dark trolls are possibly the most violent of all troll species and are feared even among their own kind.<ref name=MoM99/> |
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| − | It is known that their society contains [[shaman]]s,<ref name=MoM99/> [[berserker]]s, [[trapper]]s, [[shadow priest]]s, and [[high priest]]s, and their groups are led by [[warlord]]s.<ref>http://classic.battle.net/war3/neutral/darktrolls.shtml</ref> |
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| − | Dark troll culture is as primitive as their [[forest troll]] cousins but they are more violent than forest trolls,<ref>''[[Manual of Monsters]]'' pg. 100</ref> and it has been theorized that dark trolls are much less intelligent than the other trolls.<ref name="Othertrolls" /> |
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| − | ===Groups of dark trolls=== |
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| − | It is said that there are various tribes within the dark trolls,<ref name=MoM99/> however, only one organization is known so far: The [[ShadowTooth Clan]].<ref name=WC3NE7/> |
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| − | ==Combat== |
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| − | Alleged sightings of dark trolls usually involve hulking and brutish creatures who attack with little tactical planning or coordinated effort.<ref name="Othertrolls" /> They attack with battleaxes or spears in combat, but they are by no means limited to using weapons. Even when disarmed, they can be lethal with their claws. They fight without fear, relying on their natural healing ability to keep them going. A dark troll's favored class is [[barbarian]].<ref name=MoM99/> |
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| − | == Units in Warcraft III == |
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| − | [[File:Dark Troll Trapper.gif|thumb|right|Dark Troll Trapper]] |
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| − | {{WC3-section}} |
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| − | ===Units=== |
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| − | ;Creeps |
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| − | * [[Dark Troll (Warcraft III)|Dark Troll]] |
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| − | * [[Dark Troll Trapper]] |
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| − | * [[Dark Troll Berserker]] |
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| − | * [[Dark Troll Warlord]] |
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| − | * [[Dark Troll Shadow Priest]] |
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| − | * [[Dark Troll High Priest]] |
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| − | ;[[Monolith]] |
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| − | [[File:Dark Troll Base Monolith.jpg|thumb|A Monolith dark troll base.]] |
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| − | :''Besides the units from the melee maps new units were added to this official scenario map:'' |
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| − | * [[Dark Troll Commando]] |
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| − | * [[Dark Troll Enlisted]] |
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| − | ===Buildings=== |
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| − | ;Campaign |
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| − | *[[Forest Troll Hut]]<ref name=WC3O4/> |
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| − | *[[Dark Forest Troll Hut]]<ref name=hut/> |
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| − | *[[Dark Troll Den]]<ref name=WC3NE7/> |
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| − | *[[Mercenary Camp]]<ref name=WC3NE7/> |
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| − | ;Monolith |
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| − | * [[Monolith (building)|Monolith]] |
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| − | * [[Monolith Shard]] |
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| − | * [[Dark Troll Training Camp]] |
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| − | ==In World of Warcraft?== |
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| − | [[File:Dark troll concept art.jpg|thumb|Cataclysm concept artwork.]] |
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| − | {{speculation}} |
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| − | The [[Cult of the Dark Strand]] in northwestern [[Ashenvale]] has a number of troll members who could possibly be dark trolls, however, no dark troll settlements has been seen, and those in the strand are likely [[jungle troll]]s. |
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| − | {{Cata-section}} |
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| − | Concept art for dark trolls has surfaced; however, it is not known for certain if dark trolls will appear or not. |
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| − | ==Notes== |
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| − | *Though they can be found nearly anywhere, they prefer darkness to daylight.<ref name=MoM99/> |
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| − | *The [[blood elves]] find the dark trolls of interest.<ref>''[[Alliance & Horde Compendium]]'', pg. 68</ref> |
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| − | *[[Goblin]]s are becoming fast friends with the dark trolls as both races enjoy the stolen loot the pirates obtain.<ref>''[[Alliance & Horde Compendium]]'', pg. 71</ref> |
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| − | *There is some debate as to how many categories are necessary in order to describe the troll race. Some have chosen to specify a fifth category: The dark trolls.<ref name=officialsite/> However, their existence as a distinct category of troll is considered highly questionable. In consequence, it seems likely that if the dark trolls do exist, they are derived from a single [[troll]] [[tribe]].<ref name="Othertrolls" /> |
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| − | ==Gallery== |
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| − | <gallery> |
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| − | Image:DarkTroll.jpg |
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| − | File:Dark Troll face.jpg |
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| − | File:Dark Troll Trapper.jpg |
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| − | File:Dark Troll Trapper face.jpg |
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| − | File:Dark Troll Berserker.jpg |
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| − | File:Dark Troll Berserker face.jpg |
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| − | File:Dark Troll Warlord.jpg |
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| − | File:Dark Troll Warlord face.jpg |
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| − | File:Dark Troll Shadow Priest.jpg |
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| − | File:Dark Troll Shadow Priest face.jpg |
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| − | File:Dark Troll High Priest.jpg |
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| − | File:Dark Troll High Priest face.jpg |
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| − | File:Dark Troll Enlisted.jpg |
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| − | File:Dark Troll Enlisted face.jpg |
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| − | File:Dark Troll Commando.jpg |
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| − | File:Dark Troll Commando face.jpg |
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| − | </gallery> |
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| − | ==Reference list== |
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| − | {{Reflist}} |
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| − | {{Trolls}} |
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| − | {{Azeroth natives}} |
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| − | [[Category:Dark trolls| ]] |
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| − | [[Category:Races]] |
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Revision as of 16:09, 2 May 2011
Summary
Official wallpaper for patch 3.2.0, "Call of the Crusade".
- Larger and un-texted version of Call of the Crusade.jpg.
- "Complete" version of Tirion in Call of the Crusade.jpg.
Source
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