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Trolls are creatures that appear in the Sonic the Hedgehog comic series and its spin-offs published by Archie Comics. They are an ancient species from Sonic's World. In the present day, the trolls are virtually extinct, with Walter Naugus and Wendy Naugus being the sole members remaining.[1]
Description[]
Anatomy[]
Trolls are quite grotesque in appearance, with large, pointy, bat-like ears, sharp teeth, long tails, and large, rhinoceros-like horns growing from their foreheads. Trolls have humanoid bodies and all strangely possess a human-like hand on one arm and a lobster-like claw on their other arm. The number of pincers on their claws can range from two to four, and some trolls also possess a small spike growing between the pincers on their claw hand. On average, trolls seem to be larger than Mobians, but smaller than humans.
Characteristics and culture[]
Though not much is know about trolls, they are famous for their mastery of crystal-related magic.[2] The troll species seemed to be evil conquerors as a whole, as in the past, they would use their mind control to enslave other creatures. The trolls also worshipped an ancient, powerful, and evil being known as Ixis,[3] and most trolls strongly disliked and distrusted technology.[4]
Powers and abilities[]
Trolls are proficient in magic, specializing in a type of magic which allows them to create and manipulate crystal. They are also able to shapeshift, control the minds of weak-willed beings,[4] fire energy bolts,[5] and communicate with each other from different locations by creating speaking illusions of each other’s heads via their horns, though it is implied that they cannot communicate over long distances.[6]
History[]
Past[]
In ancient times, the trolls founded the Second Great Civilization on a land called Pancardina, though their culture was felt worldwide. Walter Naugus claims they brought about a new age of prosperity and order with their cystalline magic, when in fact, they used their mind control to enslave other species, which they would earn infamy for through history. The trolls worshipped a being named Ixis and harnessed the pure power that it possessed. They increased their power through the use of the crystals, which they mined in many different locations, such as Hidden Palace Zone.[3]
The Trolls' era was ended by a catastrophic event that blasted Pancardina into a series of islands, with the trolls being all but wiped out overnight.[3]
List of known Trolls[]
Trivia[]
- Before Wendy Naugus' introduction, Ian Flynn hinted at plans for Walter Naugus to have relatives that were awaiting editorial approval or dismissal.[8]
- The Trolls' civilization, the "Second Great Civilization", is a reference to the "Fourth Great Civilization" mentioned in Sonic Battle.
Gallery[]
Concept artwork[]
See also[]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Ian Flynn on Twitter. Twitter (9 September 2015). Retrieved on 13 September 2015. "Connall Trott: Its cool that Naugus and Witchcart actually do sort of make a good pair when you think about. Is there a third member, Warren? / Ian Flynn: Just the two. The trolls are virtually extinct."
- ↑ Sonic Universe #70, "Total Eclipse Finale: Last Resort"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Sonic Universe #88, "Shattered Part Two: Lies & Half-Truths"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Sonic Universe #85, "Eggman's Dozen Part Three: Team Management"
- ↑ Sonic Universe #86, "Eggman's Dozen Finale: Synergizing"
- ↑ Sonic Universe #90, "Shattered Finale: Restoration"
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Sonic the Hedgehog #276, "Back in Business"
- ↑ Ian Flynn (10 January 2015). Naugus Is Now A Troll and the Troll Civlization. BumbleKing Comics. Archived from the original on 21 April 2015.
External links[]
- Troll at Mobius Encyclopaedia, the Archie Sonic wiki.