Loa

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The trolls draw power for their Voodoo Magics by performing rituals and invoking the Primal Gods, Old Gods,^{M&M 22} forest spirits, and ancestral spirits: their Loa spirits and gods.

Loa spirits are more powerful than the Elementals, but not as powerful as gods.^{M&M 46} Supposedly, these spirits are mighty entities that grant the faithful extraordinary powers. By calling upon these voodoo spirits, the shadow hunter gains special blessings with which he can combat darkness and help those in need. The abilities granted vary according to the Loa the shadow hunter calls upon.^{HPG 68} Almost any being who has died and transcended death can be worshiped as a Loa, including Forsaken shadow ascendants.

The Shadow Hunters' faith and communion with the Loa gods grants them shadow and healing magic, and other abilities. Shadow Hunters learn magic that hinders enemies and aids allies, gaining a unique mix of spells that delve into the more occult aspects of the Loa.

The five priests in Zul'Gurub each have a corresponding Primal God. High Priestess Mar'li worships Shadra, High Priest Thekal worships Shirvallah, High Priestess Arlokk worships Bethekk, High Priestess Jeklik worships Hir'eek, and High Priest Venoxis worships Hethiss.

Contents 1 The Troll Pantheon (The Loa Gods) 1.1 Primal Gods 1.2 Forest Gods 1.3 Shadowhunter Loas 1.4 Drakkari Loas 2 Other Loas 3 Inspiration 4 Sources

The Troll Pantheon (The Loa Gods)

All trolls worship a pantheon of primal forces; a sacred animal represents each aspect of the pantheon.^{DF 89}

Primal Gods

• Hakkar the Soulflayer, Blood God, and his avatar.
• Shadra, the Spider .
• Shirvallah, the Tiger.
• Bethekk, the Panther.
• Hir'eek, the Bat.
• Hethiss, the Snake.

Forest Gods

The trolls of Zul'Aman worship primal beings they call the Forest Gods^{LoC 115}.

• Ula-tek, Goddess of Serpents.
• The Bear, channeled by Nalorakk.
• The Eagle, channeled by Akil'zon.
• The Dragonhawk, channeled by Jan'alai.
• The Lynx, channeled by Halazzi.

Shadowhunter Loas

• Legba, Loa of Speed.
• Lukou, Loa of Healing and Respite.
• Ogoun, Loa of War.
• Dambala, Loa of serpents and treachery.
• Samedi, Loa of the cemeteries and the restful sleep of the dead.
• Shango, Controller of the Realm of Storms.

Drakkari Loas

This section concerns content exclusive to Wrath of the Lich King.

• Sseratus, the Serpent.
• Har'koa, the Leopard.
• Rhunok, the Arctic Bear.
• Quetz'lun, the Wind serpent.
• Mam'toth, the Mammoth.
• Akali, the Rhino

Other Loas

• Mueh'zala, the God of Death.
• Zanza, worshipped by the Zandalar Tribe.
• Ascendants.

Inspiration

The names of the Loa Gods are inspired by true Haitian Vodoun Lwa. Some of their attributes are correct also, but others are pure creative license.

Sources

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