Trolls

First apperance: Ultima III

Last classical apperance: Ultima VII/2

Apperance of other variants: Ultima VIII, IX



Description

Trolls... the bane of any traveler. Trolls would be nothing more than greedy roadside robbers and thieves, if not for their greath strength and agressiveness. The smartest of them blackmail bridge toll from the traveler, while most simply attack to get what they want. If you are well armed however, Trolls show their cowardice, and run away. Trolls are mostly armed with clubs and love gold over everything.

They can be found near bridges and at remote roads, in caves too.

Evolution in the series

After they first appeared in Ultima III, Trolls changed only little in behaviour and looks. There are hower three other kind of creatures also called Trolls, but different from the classic Britannian Troll.

The Ice Trolls of Serpent Isle.

The Pagan Troll, the result of the Guardian destroying their minds, is a stupid, huge brute with a club.

In Ultima IX, a being that is called a troll is just a oversized Goblin.

Notable examples


 * Garg the Troll in the Prison Tower in Ultima Underworld II. Once freed, he kills every Goblin in the tower for the Avatar.