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Berserkers belong to various factions and tribes. In most warbands or general military units, they are a staple of battle! These bloodthirsty warmongers have surpassed the expectations of simple day-to-day warriors, instead, transforming themselves into living, breathing, and bleeding weapons of the battlefield. Berserkers do not hone unworldly magics, receive godly blessings, nor have specific weapons of greater power. Instead, the Berserker must rely on their own ability, paired with alchemical enhancements to fulfill their duties.Berserker’s are easily identified on the battlefield! Whether it is their hulking physique, their unsettling choice of tattoo, or their loud death chants which hum of an eerie warning. These monstrous fighters are not easy to miss! The most defining quality of a Berserker, is the act of, ‘Berserking’. Berserking, for these individuals is elevated to a state of pure enragement; no longer do they have awareness of friend, foe, or self preservation, instead acting only on the instinct to kill.

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Berserker’s willingly jeopardize their lives, sacrificing their own self-preservation to ensure a kill or protect an ally. A Berserker’s life is often short, spent in action, warfare, and dedication.There is no greater achievement than to perish in the heat of battle, taking with you all who dare oppose your people. Berserker’s must at all times forfeit their own safety to ensure the lives of others remain intact, and that the lives of the enemies crumble into nothingness. Berserker’s are to adjust to the battlefield, taking dangerous positions as necessary. Berserker’s are savants of the field, knowing an array of fighting tactics, positions, and in proper times should know how to call and direct their unit into and out of battle.Due to their fighting style, it is important a Berserker has field awareness, and does not place themselves up for a friendly-fire situation. A Berserker must be mindful of not only their allies' positions, but of constantly signaling them with their Rohk’tulak (Death Chant), so they may know when Berserking is beginning and ending. Berserker’s add a depth of awareness and positionals which are crucial to keep in mind.In their social relationships throughout history, Berserkers have been known to be a willing test subject for experiments. This includes recklessness regarding the whims of Witch Doctors, Venomancers, and Alchemists alike. A properly adjusted Berserker should be able to withstand various harmful tests succumbing to death slower than the average person. - However, they are not immune in this regard.If you're interested in training, please contact: Mohtoh

FEATURES

Berserker Elixirs
Berserkers have access to exclusive Witch Doctor crafted elixirs which grant them benefits during battle. These elixirs may be consumed or injected.Weapon Mastery
A Berserker is mastered in both throwing and melee weaponry. The Berserker may choose a preference, but will be able to switch between both as needed or desired.Field Expertise
Taught with the knowledge of battle and war, every Berserker is capable of taking over for leadership, or having leadership of their own when regarding active battle.Tusksworn
Every Berserker will become a member of the Tusksworn, allowing them dedication to their skills and additionally giving them opportunities to grow while serving the clan.Rohk’tulak
A Death Chant unique to every Berserker. These are hummed or sung during battle to simultaneously intimidate the enemy and express to their allies they are still aware and not yet in the state of Berserking.Zin’rohk Markings
Upon completing their Zin’rohk (Training Finale), they will have unique tattoos depicting an eerie, frightening, and sometimes gory scene across various areas of their body.

POSSIBLE DUTIES

Murderer
The main purpose of a Berserker is to kill anything and anyone which would get in the way of their people. If there was ever a perfect person for a messy job, it will be a berserker.Experiment Subject
Bersekers have been known throughout their history to serve as test subjects for alchemists and Witch Doctors. They are expected to subject themselves to chemical concoctions as they are requested.

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These cannibalistic warriors are the stuff of nightmares. They can siphon blood to heal themself or force it into the veins of their allies, mixing martial mastery with shadowy magic; becoming veritable portents of death on the battlefield. It takes quite a bit to down these juggernauts!With the power of their magic, Blood Drinkers are a match for anyone in terms of speed and strength. Their magic allows them to push their bodies beyond their natural limits with the unfortunate side effect that such power often taints their mind. Blood drinkers are commonly angry, chaotic, and savage to say the least.

BLOOD IS THICKER THAN...

Despite that which they’ve drawn their power from consistently tempting and tainting them, a Blood Drinker is expected to have the utmost control over themselves. If they do not, an errant Blood Drinker is better to put down than be allowed to run amuck in the clan. Abusing their powers is a surefire path to either falling in line with the old Hakkari ways or simply angering the Antu’zul.The Blood Drinkers have always been and are the Shadowtusk Clan’s vanguard. Their durability places them best on the frontlines. Their normally violent natures make them great on a battlefield, but their potential for chaos and carnage are not always the best fit in a situation. In battle, their ability to siphon the blood of their foes to heal themselves or their makes them essential for large bouts of combat, as it is very likely they will last through the majority of it without falling to a knee or tiring for even a moment.

Blood Drinker's are warrior-esque wielders of blood magic. Trolls of this class can be found throughout various tribes. The tribe which seems to have the most population of them in-game are the trolls of Zul'Farrak; we do see them scattered else where though.We've based this prestige class on what is available in-game and from that we've developed headcanon to give it it's own identity in troll society.Blood Drinkers have developed a niche in our community as bullies, enforcers, and braggarts. There is a strong history of these characters getting hot-headed and leading the clan into trouble!Training as a Blood Drinker can be quiet the violent experience. With every prestige class, it comes with a risk of serve injury and even death! If you're interested in having your character go down this path, please contact the Bloodlord/Trainer: Jert'wazi

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ABILITIES

Siphon
When used, the Blood Drinker’s jaw unhinges, and a swirling vortex of sanguine will appear. This vampiric vortex will siphon blood from open wounds into the Blood Drinker's body and become a resource for the Blood Drinker.Rupture
When this ability is used nearby open wounds begin to burst with blood. This could cause death in droves if utilized properly, but it’s a wonderful way to assure there's plenty of blood to fuel a Blood Drinker in battle.Blood Transfusion
This isn’t traditional healing by any means. Instead, the Blood Transfusion is done by reversing the runes - Whisking the blood they've siphoned into the veins of an ally to dredge them back from the brink of death from something involving blood-loss or certain venoms.Bloodlust
A Blood Drinker may enter a state of bloodlust by drawing upon their inner rage with their magic. This state allows them to exceed their natural limitations. They may not feel it in the moment, but their bodies are taxed greatly by the exertion. The magic fused with their rage often turns the Bloodlusting Blood Drinker into a sadistic killing machine.

POSSIBLE DUTIES

Guards
They are adept guards. Tasked frequently with guarding the bridge to Hakkar's Temple, the main gates, or various shrines and people.Blood Medic
A Blood Drinker can manipulate an ally's blood back into their open wounds, creating a magical transfusion. This should not be used over other traditional means of healing.Executioner
Though this will typically only be the Bloodlord, Blood Drinkers, in general, can serve as executioners for the clan if they are needed. They’ll enjoy it, too!

ARMAMENTS

Fon’kaz - “Loner’s Death”
This helmet, mask, or muzzle is what many see as the face of Blood Drinkers. While it is not ultimately necessary for seasoned members of the prestige class, most wear it as a matter of tradition and safety. It is etched with runes that counter the runes carved into the Drinker’s own face, preventing them from siphoning.Armor Styles
Despite being practical juggernauts, Blood Drinkers can tend towards lighter styles, but they typically keep at one or the other. One style is that of an indomitable battering ram of a troll. They don heavy metal armor to cover every inch of themselves, then wade into battle with only their head exposed to siphon. This keeps them protected but reduces maneuverability greatly.The other style is a lighter style, sometimes wearing chainmail or forsaking armor entirely. This is the garb of a more traditional berserker, getting by on pure ferocity, rage, anger, and butchery. They’re far quicker than the aforementioned juggernauts, but if they are not careful even their penchant for siphoning may not save them.Weaponry
Blood Drinkers will often use weapons with some weight behind them or things that can cut deeply into their foes like curved swords and spears that can draw blood from their enemies easily for the ease of consuming the delicious source of power.

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A troll once said to trust in the Loa with all your heart, to lean upon their knowledge, and thus be directed along one's path by the gods. A wise troll understands that not all gods and spirits have your best interests at heart, the darkest of them seek only to tempt one to sin, to cloud their minds, darken their hearts, and corrupt their very souls. These demons have only themselves, their power, and the chaos they may yet bring in their thoughts. Where the faithful would surely see such abominations as threats, ever seeking to destroy them, they have little understanding of the true threat such demons pose. Immortality, infinite rejuvenation. Strike one down, and it will surely return millennia later to exact its revenge upon one's bloodline. So what say the wisest of trolls? Those with this understanding? Why… tempt the temptor, drag their soul within their body to control it. Imprison it and use its power to protect all others from the touch of chaos.These Demoniacs, these masters of Fel and Shadow undergo intensive spiritual training, requiring great mental fortitude in order to resist both the call of power and the tempting whispers a demon may offer. Though mutations of the Fel will occur, it is its nature after all, those who fail to overpower the demon possessing them are slain on the spot to save their very soul. A dangerous path, one forsaken by the Loa, but one that brings great power to the clan, and greater danger to the clan’s foes.

A Demoniac must always be capable of dealing with temptation, most often of the power variety for they wield the most corrupting and addictive energy in the cosmos. Fel energy. The stuff of demons, the makeup of the Twisting Nether, and the personification of the nature of chaos itself. If they lose control, it will not be only their foes who have to fear their might!Yet, it is also the Demoniac who is in control who is best suited to handling dangerous and even cursed magical artifacts, to battle the darkest of gods, spirits, and demons, or to research and watch the darkest the cosmos has to offer without losing their very minds.

THE DEMON INSIDE...

Sayaad
Sayaad are a species of demon known for seduction. Sayaad are beautiful and intelligent, equally as they are clever and twisted. This demon can change their appearance at will to be either the feminine Succubus or the masculine Incubus.Man'ari
Only the lesser varieties, little more than demonic draenei with a few boons of their own, are viable for success in a contest of will, and yet they, including Wrathguards, are among the toughest challenge a Demoniac can ask for!Mo’arg
A broad term from the common Felguard, the bulking smith or mechanically altered engineer, to the diminutive Gan’arg, almost more machine then demon. The more machine they are, the harder it is to truly entrap them, as they are more firmly rooted in their physical form, but only the most intelligent of mo’arg are too dangerous for a contest of will.Satyr
Similar to the Man'ari but ever more cunning and twisted, if perhaps lacking in the same raw strength as their comparison. They are nevertheless an exceedingly difficult, but possible, challenge.Imp
Weak on their own, but often sly with the mind of a trickster. It is easy to underestimate, and thus fall victim to the trickery of an imp. Do not underestimate them, and gain the power! Though all imp varieties are available, from the lowly imp, to the imp lord, to even an imp mother!Wyrmtongue
Comparable only to the mere imp, Wyrmtongue are cowardly demons, easy to underestimate, but deeply malevolent. Understand that if they think they can get away with something, they’ll try.Shivarra
Most shivarra are in fact out of the reach of even the most talented Demoniacs, their faith and zeal in Sargeras makes their own will unbreakable, and some are even known to exceed thirty feet in height! However, not all are this potent, there are lesser shivarra, more on the scale of mere succubi and incubi that are challengeable.Aranasi
Though not much is known about these spider demons, beyond their fierce cunning, keen minds, and agile bodies, their challenge cannot be underestimated. It will be a fierce battle for control, but a worthy one if success is found… if you like spiders.Inquisitor
One of the three most difficult challenges. Inquisitor’s are extremely intelligent, investigative, and cruel. They are masters of obtaining information, breaking mortal minds, and familiar with torturing souls to get there too! Blind their eyes to have any hope of victory.Jailer
One of the three most difficult challenges. Jailer’s aren’t quite as nasty as Inquisitor’s, but their familiarity with the mortal soul is second to none. Their very existence is to capture, torture, and imprison souls, making them in effect the demonic opposite of a Demoniac. Remove the soul cage to have any hope of victory.Doomguard
Including the Terrorguard, these are one of the three most difficult challenges. Not because of any particular knowledge of the soul, but because of their raw power. Doomguards are exceedingly potent, with a sixth sense for sacrificial magic as former minions of the Titans. Their grudge will stand the test of eternity until they die, or they get even. Lure them with trapped sacrifices to have any hope of victory.Observer
In a pure battle of willpower, an Observer is impossible to defeat. Yet, these demons are the most curious ones, most even lack that same evil desire to disrupt order. Their one true interest is magic. The more interesting magic to taste, the better to tempt them with. Bargain smartly, obey the terms, and do not try and shackle them the same way as other demons. Appease them to stay under control if you can, anything else will end poorly.

FEATURES

Demoniac’s Threads
Mojo-imbued runecloth is incorporated somewhere on a Demoniac’s person, bolstering their resilience against Shadow and Fel-based magics to aid in their own ability to resist demons.Fel Corruption
The cost of commanding such powers ensures only Shadow healing works properly on a Demoniac, and mutates their body in one way physically, perhaps making them stronger, tougher, or faster, but at the cost of another of these attributes. Some seek further mutation, and the demon itself is still very much alive and fighting for control. Demoniac’s have sometimes lost control of themselves for brief moments in time, only going to prove their will must be greater still!Fel Boons
Fel energy mutates all it touches, it is the stuff of chaos after all, a Demoniac can shape how this energy afflicts them to gain powerful boons that alter their very being. Horns, wings, size growth, scaled hides, fiendish vision, and more are all possible!Dark Gifts
The essence of the demon provides one with a dark gift, a choice of power that reflects the Demoniac’s desires with the power they’ve gained. Some use it to protect themselves, others empower allies at a cost, while others sacrifice all things to inflict devastating wounds.Demonic Wards
Demoniac’s wishing to further restrain their inner demon will often get arcane-based tattoos to better manipulate the Fel energies within them, squeezing out more power from the demon before shackling it truly in the darkness of the soul.Dark Apotheosis
Other Demoniac’s will instead draw more power from the demon, shackle-free, to access the full totality of its essence even at the cost of granting the demon more control and leverage in its efforts to gain control.

POSSIBLE DUTIES

Occult Scholars
Many topics are often forbidden for research, some may fear the mental toll it would take on a normal troll, others for their heresy. Yet Demoniacs are considered an exception, for they have the strength of will to do so without fear.Enchanter
Part of imprisoning a demon is to understand magic which binds and traps. Their mojo-enhanced threads are not for show, and it is necessary for a Demoniac to understand varied enchantments that are most effective against demons.Demonic Exorcist
When a demon possesses a body, they subdue the soul and often torment it while puppeting their body. A Demoniac has faced this and turned the tables, it is only reasonable they can try the same on entities even a Witch Doctor might be too queasy to face.

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Since ancient times, there has been a small sect of Zandalari who developed strange and bestial magic with knowledge gained from the Loa. This magic allows them to call allies from among the dinosaurs of the wilds. Some are skilled enough in this strange magic to also take on their attributes and even transform into one of these powerful beasts themselves. The practitioners of this bestial magic have come to be known as Dinomancers.

First and foremost, they are to be the main caretakers of the dinosaurs living in the Shadowtusk Beast Ward, ensuring their health and happiness. Beyond that, they are also expected to aid the Shadowtusk in dinosaur-related matters, whether that be in helping a member get a new dinosaur companion and raise them correctly or preventing a dinosaur from causing damage to Zul’gurub or it’s people or other similar matters. They are also to be able to arm their dinosaur allies with powerful siege armor and weaponry in order to tear down the fortified places in the world with living siege engines. If you are interested in training, please contact Zar'kajo.

ABILITIES

Orb of Command
The Orb of Command is the primary beast-keeping tool of the Dinomancer, allowing them to take direct mind control of a dinosaur as well as communicate with them. It also allows them to heal dinosaurs and empower them greatly. This also allows them to cast the spell Adaptation, augmenting their physical bodies with dinosaur attributes for a short time.Blood Trinkets
The Blood Trinket is a much smaller and less effective Orb of Command. It can only heal dinosaurs and communicate with them, but it’s also much easier to create and needs fewer materials.Transformation Totems
The Transformation Totems are a gift to Dinomancers from the Loa of Shapes, Gonk.These totems allow Dinomancers to take on the form of dinosaurs at their strongest. Through these tools, they can become any Dinosaur, from the Saurid and Raptor to the Threshadon and even the mighty Devilsaur. Though sometimes taxing on the mind and body depending on the form taken, the utility of these powerful totems is hard to ignore.

POSSIBLE DUTIES

Stable Master
Dinomancers are the main caretakers of the beast pens, where many animals, including dinosaurs live and thrive. Trusting your pet, companion, or mount with a dinomancer is always a decision well made.Dino-Trainer
Skilled in various breeds of dinosaur, dinomancers make adept trainers and communicators with most. Dinomancers are fantastic to have when regarding the raising, breeding, and training of any dinosaur.

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A known and feared method of tactics portrayed by various Troll societies is the art of using constructs - golems, masks, and more - to act as vanguards or informants against the enemies of Trollkind. One such practitioner of this art is the Mojowright - and those who would dare to shape animation out of their creations are those who will not be defied on the field of battle.Masters of craftsmanship and magic, the Mojowright is trained in the art of creating mojo - coalesced magical essence - to infuse into and summon their constructs to their side. Each construct can serve a variety of purposes, but at the center, each creation’s purpose - as well as the Mojowright’s purpose - is to defend the society in which they live, and to serve the greater good of their people. One who seeks this path must be strong of will, for magic is a powerful force, and your force must be greater.

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Mojowrights are called upon to serve as crafters, builders, and enchanters of their societies.While their greatest strengths lie in forging animate weapons and conduits of magic, it isn’t uncommon for Mojowrights to have a good deal of knowledge when it comes to many forms of craftsmanship, such as architecture, engineering, blacksmithing, and so forth.However, more directly, the Mojowright will be responsible for the creation and maintenance of constructs - including the token golem - for the city’s defense. This requires a great deal of willpower and determination from the Mojowright - the weak-willed or those who easily succumb will find great difficulty choosing this path.In addition, all Mojowrights must be receptive to some form of magic - those who are, for some reason or another, unable to cast spells will not be able to complete their training. Many individuals wield magic in their own ways - thus, there is some creative freedom. Magic still remains a must for this path.If you're interested, please contact Nyundo

ABILITIES

Spellcast
All Mojowrights are able to cast some form of magic or another, in whatever way seems appropriate. Regardless of purpose, this spell generates mojo, which is necessary to summon and animate constructs.Summon Tiki Mask
The Tiki Mask, a staple Troll creation, is a harbinger of wrath for the Mojowright. The Mask is able to deal large amounts of damage and avoids all area-of-effect attacks. However, the Mojowright must channel their will into the Mask for the whole duration.Summon Grace
The Ward, used for either healing or protection depending on the magic used to create it, is a useful construct in emergency support situations. The Ward will aid allies in need, and the Mojowright need not channel their will into it. However, it has a short duration, and is easily damaged.Summon Golem
Perhaps the most famous construct of Troll society, the Golem acts as a bastion of defense for the Mojowright’s allies. Difficult to bring down, summoning a Golem allows field groups to rally behind the construct for extra protection.

ARAMAMENTS

Mojowright’s Scepter
This tool acts as the medium for the Mojowright to channel their will into constructs. Infused with part of the Mojowright’s own soul, and carrying the blessed power of the Mojowright’s Loa, this scepter is highly effective at controlling things - and perhaps, though dangerous, it could even be used to control other living beings.Mojo-Forged Tools
Ranging from hammers for blacksmithing, knives for wood-carving, and even wrenches for engineering, these tools are enchanted to channel mojo into materials in an advanced enchanting technique.

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With an ill-perceived history in Jungle Troll society and a fearsome reputation to their title, Primals are a standing force of nature and a symbol of Trollkind’s connection to the wilds.Experts in the terrains of the world as well as its natural order, a Primal is a Troll who relishes in the more simple instincts that guide actions, giving into an animalistic side often shunned by society and deemed improper. This side, sometimes referred to as the ‘beast within’, is reflected in the changes that acceptance of this nature brings unto the Primal.Twisted jaws, gnarled claws, and thickened skin and fur are often the signs of the ‘Ascended’, presenting a grizzly appearance that often reinforces their poor stereotyping. But these changes are simply the Primal’s tools to survive in the world they choose.No Primal’s changes in self, body or mind come from the Loa; these changes are brought about by strength of self and personal growth. There are no blessings to their path, no ritual or sacrifice, only the blurring of what is Trollish, and what is wild.

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Within the Clan environment, Primals are expected to help in most any way another troll would be, and are often valued hunters, trackers, and protectors of its people. This becomes difficult at times when they are perceived by others as walking weapons or beastial by people less than trusting. Within Shadowtusk most Primals have always held a balance between those that respect them and those that fear them which can become taxing.

ASPECTS

Cunning
Slinking through the brush, Cunning Primals are often those who mediate their assaults with careful wit and caution. The perfect ambush is their goal, to catch their unknowing prey off guard and end a fight with a well-placed blow. Often pack hunters, Cunning Primals communicate best with their fellows-- organizing as well as you could expect a group of Primals to amidst the chaos of a battlefield.Tenacity
Masters of the art of outlasting your opponent and whittling them down, Tenacity Primals are those who become the protectors of their pack. Often bearing more physical armor through their mutations, they can take more of a beating than their packmates, acting as an immovable wall under the right circumstances. Tenacity Primals are often, but not always, mammal aspects.Ferocity
Hungry and territorial to a fault, Ferocity Primals are often what comes to mind when one thinks of this walk of life. They crave to take their share first, are defensive of what they have claimed as their own, and have a proclivity for recklessness when in the thralls of their rampages. While no Primal is truly out of control, a Ferocity Primal is the most likely to look the part.

MUTATIONS

These vary depending on the primal

Claws
These are common in primal mutations. Growing from the bone of a primal's fingertip, these are not nails, but keratin shaped over bone.Teeth
Primals adapt teeth to match their aspects and the diet of said aspects. Their jaw structure will shift to complement these, often resulting in a strangely shaped jawline or a jutting mouth.Hide & Pelt
Skin thickens on all Primals to some degree, creating a natural equivalent to leather armor. The rest, however, is drastically dependent on their aspect.Musculature
Consistent among Primals is the way their muscles are constructed changing. They grow thicker and denser, resulting in more strength in the same mass as any Troll who worked for the same extent.Sensory Changes
Most Primals gain a generally elevated set of senses, but often one will trump the rest! Be it their eyesight sharp as a hawk, hearing beyond the best of trackers, or scent to contest a bear, Primals generally have one sense above the rest of what they gain.

ARMAMENTS

Weaponry
More often than not, Primals prefer to use their own natural weapons in a fight, backed by their own strength. However, many often carry weapons with them as well for a variety of reasons, commonly to help in staving off a poorly timed rampage. Using a weapon that isn’t attached to you can help manage your state of mind in the midst of chaotic combat.Armor
Primals rarely take to true armor, preferring unrestrained movement and their own adapted hides. While it’s not able to prevent all injuries, in many cases a Primal will function perfectly well without additional armor other than comfortable garb for modesty.Trinkets
The most important objects to Primals are their trinkets, sometimes called security trinkets. They can take a variety of forms. Each holds importance to the Primal for personal reasons, is generally carried somewhere on their person, and is among the most effective ways to stave away rampages-- or end them before they run their course. Trinkets will not force a Primal to cease, however, simply reminding them of aspects of themselves that occurred only because of society and edging the threads of a typical thought process back towards their minds.

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Long have Trolls known to stalk in the dappled shadows of the undergrowth, to use a nimble body and quick mind in turn for petty crime, hunting game, or more direct assault. Stealth comes naturally to many of their kind. Some Trolls are content with this subtlety they carry, and others take a drastic step further; walking a plane of non-existence and toeing the line of becoming something less than their bloodlines, something that stalks with spirits and brushes against the seams of reality itself.The Veil is a non-linear realm in which time flows drastically faster the farther you stray from our reality, leaving the Shadow Walker to trek through it alone, crossing Zul’Gurub to Zul’Aman in weeks of solitary from their perspective, but a day or two in the eyes of the Clan. It is the vast yet comparably insignificant space that tethers the Shadowlands, the Void, and the Waking World to one another, through which spirits drift on their way to their final rest.

In the context of the Shadowtusk, a Shadow Walker is a masterful scout, and capable of traversing long distances in fractions of the time of even a mounted Troll, albeit only from the outside perspective. The ability to slip between realms allows for interesting approaches to problems and leaves them a valuable asset when a common rogue can’t quite make the grade.Additionally, the training to prepare for the Veil leaves a successful Shadow Walker able to control their emotions to an extreme degree-- they often make a wonderful second perspective when a Witch Doctor or Shadow Hunter cannot make a ruling for you, or your mind is clouded by the emotional attachment to an issue. As well as this, their path requires deep devotion. While not every Shadow Walker is a priest, many are devout and more than capable of representing their Loa to a lesser degree.There is a final unspoken benefit to the Veil, however; filling one’s blood with a consuming strain of magic lends itself to becoming a rather effective source of anti-magical force. Shadow Walkers are capable of resisting harmful magic to a degree, repurposing the energy, and fuelling their own blows in turn. They are expected to use this skill to the benefit of the clan against foes who might seek to tear through our forces with various spell power and help in cleansing magical ailments when others cannot first.

ABILITIES

Veil Shroud
Not to be confused with merely hiding in the darkness, a Shadow Walker’s Stealth grants the ability to blend their silhouette using a superficial covering of living shadow. This chameleon effect will not eliminate sound but will aid in muffling it, as well as scents. They aren’t impossible to detect, but they’re highly difficult to spot.Veil Step
Shadow Walkers may enter and exit the Veil at will. Time flows at a rapid pace within, and some outside viewers may simply think they teleported from place to place. This is an effective means to avoid MOST incoming damage, as most enemies will not be able to follow, see, or harm you within. There are always exceptions, however. As well as this, in times where it may come up, a Shadow Walker can force another person into the Veil, or remove them-- this takes an excess of energy, however, and is rarely utilized.Gather Shadows
Shadow Walkers thrive off of darkness and can use their time to meditate to build up their ability to use the powers of the Veil. Shadow Walkers are also sustained by shadows and they can opt to use this generated darkness to restore themselves instead if the situation calls for it.Cloak of Shadows
Akin to stealth, a superficial covering of shadow can be called upon and concentrated to allow the Shadow Walker to absorb more than their blood passively allowed. They can keep themselves safe from or even cleanse incoming harmful effects if they’re clever about how it’s used.Spell Siphon
When focusing their efforts strictly on the consuming aspects of their innate magic, a Shadow Walker can absorb incoming magic in a constructive way for themselves, potentially stopping allies from coming to harm in the process. If not used carefully, however, they can swiftly be overwhelmed by the sheer amount of energy.Black Mirror
With sufficient practice in conjuring up their shadows and a developed Veil Form, a Shadow Walker can learn to make use of the magic that they absorb with their siphoning abilities! They can turn the dangerous magic of their enemies back upon them.Living Shadow
All Shadow Walkers give up, albeit slowly and indirectly, their physical health to an extent when they tread deep enough into this path. Potent shadow magic as controllable as an extra limb that courses through their blood, weaving in strands through their muscle, and permeates their very bones. This leaves them highly flexible if thin as their body doesn’t rely entirely on the limitations of the flesh, as well as cutting back their need for food, water, and oxygen. The cost of these benefits however is a weakness to holy light, which burns a Shadow Walker as fire would even when intended to heal. In the eyes of strict classification, training leaves your Troll and Aberration.Symbiotic Shadow
With their connection to the Veil, a Shadow Walker can breathe life into their shadow and have it fight alongside them by stitching it to life with their connection to the Veil. It strikes alongside them and has much the same strengths as the Shadow Walker, making them very dangerous companions to contend with.Veil Form
After sufficient time within the Veil, each Troll (or any other race that inhabits the space freely) will develop an altered form of themselves, with some able to shift between this state and this normal Trollish self while in the Veil. This form does not always resemble them visually, but rather it is based on their emotional state. Things such as who they think they are, what they want to be, things that burden them, or traits they admire are taken and twisted, leaving behind an amalgamation of heightened aspects of the Shadow Walker.

ARMAMENT

Generally, a Shadow Walker doesn’t have any truly identifying pieces of armor or weapons, as subtlety is favored above identity. Cloth or leather is often chosen for being quiet and easy to enchant to resist the deterioration the Veil puts on most physical objections. For weaponry, they lean towards precise and lightweight items whenever possible. Shade’s Blood strips much of their strength, although not all, and precision goes hand in hand with an ambush.Specialized leathers can be obtained as an additive to any Shadow Walker’s training on request.These leathers are called ‘Shadeskin’ leathers, and will not decay within the Veil whatsoever. They are often resistant to shadow magic. Otherwise, it’s possible to reinforce armor aggressively to prevent the decay if you must use something else! This is entirely for flavor as of our current roll system.

Art by: MiffedMist

Masters of voodoo arts and martial discipline.The predators waiting in the dark of the night.Those who walk a path not just between light and dark, but order and disorder.Shadow Hunters.Leaders, judges, and elite warriors all, there is no denying their importance to troll society at large, and almost every tribe has them. Mixing crippling, deadly curses and blessings with resplendent healing, these zealots are oft unpredictable as they are beholden wholly to their capricious gods: The Dark Six. Yet their power (albeit more-so the power of their pantheon) cannot be denied.In-game, Shadow Hunters have always represented the elite or the leadership of jungle tribes, and their abilities are for the most part without ken. Thankfully, the Shadowtusk Clan does its best to tame this while remaining faithful to the aforementioned abilities and power-level of the Prestige Class. Just remember: The loa’s gifts are not your own and can be revoked.

In STC, there are quite a few responsibilities for a Shadow Hunter to consider. The first is neutrality - You must not only balance your light and your darkness but your chaos and law. Doing so will prevent you from falling into a state unfit for society, or perhaps too authoritarian for society to progress as necessary. Either that or too cruel and too kind. There must always be a disparity.Ultimately, these values will assist in your most important of duties; aiding the clan in war-time and matters of judging your comrades. All are the same beneath the eyes of the loa. Hear all sides, tame your pride, and lead while you serve.Naturally, becoming a Shadow Hunter is a feat not easily achieved. While many Shadow Hunters have ascended through the in-clan ranks, this is not a requirement if it does not interest you.The rank of ‘lesser shadow hunter’ has been removed to avoid confusion; however, this does not mean your character gets a free pass on judging issues and offering their unbiased thoughts. Shadow Hunters who have neither the rank of Master nor Atal’alarion, are still expected to be judges to some degree, though far more minor. You are expected to be able and willing to provide advice to those who seek it from you, provide your thoughts to them based on the evidence provided, and escalate the issues up the ranks if it is necessary. Civil disputes that do not warrant the involvement of an Atal’alarion or Antu’zul are ones you may be expected to maintain civility in, or serving to remind your clanmates of the laws if you are concerned things might get out of hand. Shadow Hunters who hold the rank of Atal’alarion or Antu’zul are expected to take these duties a step further, to the degree that their rank allows (including peacekeeping, punishments, and further escalation if it becomes necessary). This keeps things clean and uncrowded by multiple judges of law and order. It should be noted that your power is ultimately up to experience, not rank. Your master will likely always be stronger than you are from pure experience.“Our duty is to lead and serve. We are beholden to our loa, but the Clan looks up to us. We must set an example for them. We must be the best we can be. The best they can be.”Shadow Hunters are varied in their abilities, and thus often varied in their responsibility. Some are destined to tend to civil matters as a judge, while others may simply be forces of death on the battlefield. Some may assist in burials or religious advisement, while others may heal and protect their allies which hold rank in the Clan. We are not all masters of one thing, we are a jack of trades, but many tend to find a particular niche. I would advise finding yours.

Art by: Darukin

ABILITIES

Blessing of Legba
Legba is a loa of motion and a master of grace. Their gift is unsurprising with that consideration, as they bestow upon the Shadow Hunter their gait.Blessing of Lukou
Lukou is the Shadow Hunter's loa of healing and respite. The gift which she grants her faithful is able to mend the wounds of the Shadow Hunter’s allies, but only at a great cost.Blessing of Samedi
Graves. Death. Peaceful slumber. Samedi is much alike the more affluent and influential Bwonsamdi, and many argue they are one and the same. No matter the truth of this debate, he takes on the rather severe view that all undead are abominations and must be purged. He reviles them and necromancers to the point he often encourages Shadow Hunters to slay them. One must always bear in mind the laws of their given society but provided a particular undead is unprotected, then his blessing will do nicely.Blessing of Shango
Chaos for the sake of growth. Storms that leave nothing but shrapnel and upheaval in their wake. Shango, to the Shadow Hunters, is the Father of Lightning. Unpredictable as the power he wields, he bestows upon his faithful one of the Six’s most potent blessings: The Stormspear! This may be thrown as a wicked, exploding javelin or a bolt of lightning that jumps from foe to foe if they are in close vicinity. While it may take other forms, these are primarily what is used.Blessing of Ogoun
Chaos and war. These are the domain of Ogoun, and it is Shadow Hunter's belief that these things were its twin children. Ogoun is as faceless (or perhaps as many-faced) as war and chaos themselves. As such, Order was created simply to balance and curtail him. He is, perhaps, one of the strongest voices within the head of trained Shadow Hunters. They must beware of giving in too much to his potent influence or fall into madness.Blessing of Dambala
The Father of Lies and Serpents. A loa of murder and betrayal. Dambala’s spawn are the clever snakes, and it is through him the Shadow Hunters are given one of their mightiest blessings: His Avatar! Shedding their flesh in an often grotesque and agonizing fashion, those who invoke the might of Dambala can pick from one of two powerful forms: The Adder or the Cobra.

POSSIBLE DUTIES

Supervise Sacrifices
Make sure each loa gets their fill. We should never let ourselves fall out of a particular god’s graces.
Bless Hunts and Wars: We must assure that our warriors and those who provide our food return home safely. Care for them through prayer, or literal blessings to enhance.Be Present
To abandon one’s clan is to abandon one’s duty. Be there to aid them, and answer their questions.Judgment
We are unbiased. Unwavering. Conflicts and issues passed before your eyes (provided they are yours to judge) must be solved with these two things at the forefront.Protection
We are the elite. The ones open to the truth of balance. We must protect the Clan at any cost, no matter our emotional attachments.Guidance
Many in the clan do not understand the balance as we do, nor do they think with pure pragmatism. We must guide them in spirit and in word towards greatness.Ritual Support
In the absence of a priest of necessary piece of a ritual, the Shadow Hunter can always fill in. Most loa respect our presence enough to accept such.

ARMAMENTS

Rush’kah
This mask is a core piece of the Shadow Hunter fantasy. While it is no longer necessary for calling upon the gifts of the Dark Six per recent lore, it is nevertheless an important training wheel and ceremonial mask that represents the very being of the Shadow Hunter. It is their face - That which their allies will know to recognize at home and on the battlefield.Even Vol’jin had one, despite his tendency to take it off towards the end of his life. Never take it off lightly, and never dispose of it as if it means nothing. It is how you can commune with your loa and is thus not easily replaceable. You'll have to get it reimbued by your master if you lose it!Glaive
Transmog restrictions in-game aside, glaives have always been important weapons to Shadow Hunters. Thankfully, until this is changed, certain one-handed sword models, fist weapons, and quick-striking polearms are suitable substitutes. A clan favorite has been the use of ‘Hexblades’ - Swords that are imbued with the Shadow Hunter’s blood and cursed with terrible hexes that will afflict those that they strike.Serpentstone
This special whetstone is small and lightweight, but sturdy. It keeps blades especially keen, perhaps owing in part to a small blessing by Dambala for etching the stone with the likeness of his fangs or form. It is otherwise mundane.Spirit Aspect Totem
Before a Shadow Hunter receives a vision of their Spirit Aspect, they are instructed to construct a totem off of instinct alone; usually from random materials. While the ultimate product is the pinnacle of ramshackle, it serves as housing for their beast once they find and recover it. All of these totems are extremely unique to the owner.Armor Style
Shadow Hunters like to keep it light and traditional. Bones, hide and trinkets are all encouraged, though some of the more opulent tribes will wear gleaming metal. The legs must be unstifled, so kilts and robes are a no-go. Chain-mail and light plate can work, along with priestly cloth, so long as it isn’t so weak that being caught in the melee would be your doom. It pays to be protected, but don't sacrifice agility either.

Art by: MiffedMist

Even the smallest of creatures can possess the guile and cunning to overthrow the greatest of hunters. Even a commoner can end the reign of a mighty King. From the Shadra'Zan of Zandalar to the Cult of Hethiss in Zul'Gurub and beyond, there have always been mystics and assassins alike who realized this truth. Be they devout or revolutionary, these trolls have taken their peoples' natural affinity for alchemy and chosen to master perhaps its most deadly manifestation: Poison. An indiscriminate, subtle killer.These masters and mistresses of toxins undergo a rigorous regimen of acquiring, refining, and imbibing some of their own most potent concoctions in order to develop an immunity to the tools of their trade. This process leaves them both extremely knowledgeable on a vast array of poisons both natural and hand-crafted, and the ideal means of delivering a swift and often excruciating death to those they deem deserving.

The familiarity and mastery of all manner of toxins, and the life forms that produce them, means that venomancers will often be called for a number of tasks. These responsibilities would include procuring and identifying various toxins, breeding and maintaining beasts or plants that produce toxins, and even acting as the swift, envenomed blade of the Clan.Religion and voodoo are core aspects of a venomancers pragmatism and skill and as such, they will both be asked to work within the constraints of the clan and be a helpful voice in matters of the toxic loa they often affiliate themselves with.

ABILITIES

Poison bolt / Poison Bolt Volley
A simple ranged spell where venom of one's choosing is summoned and sent at one or multiple targets.Breath of Poison
The venomancer is able to open their maw and spew forth a cloud of poison, depending on the type of poison this can be countered by closing one's eyes and not inhaling. Though this will vary depending on the type of venom the venomancer is using.Toxic Link
The venomancer can form a bond of venom between two selected targets, forcing them to suffer the effects of being close to one another so that the venom may be transferred between them. The targets must choose if they wish to remain where they are and continue fighting or put distance between them to break the bond.Toxic Totem
While it has many uses, the toxic totem created by the venomancer can be placed in a central location where it can pulse waves of venom until disabled. If extensive damage is taken by the totem it might need to be rebuilt entirely.Poison Purge
At a distance, this ability can pull the toxins and venoms recently applied to a target from it and dispel any effects that it might have on the individual. Depending on the progression of the venom it might take more work or skill at a close range.Toxic Cloud
Using poison from their totem the venomancer can draw forth clouds of poisonous gasses to either send into clusters of enemies or explode around themselves in order to make a quick escape.Venomlash
At a close range using a sharp implement the venomancer can pull poisons through the air to cut into an opponent and envenom them directly.Whispers of Venom
The venomancer uses their magic in order to quickly pump venom through the veins of their intended target to speed the process of the toxins taking hold of their system.Words of Venom
This channeled spell pulses venom into a target with stacking pain as the volleys continue to strike consecutively.Toxic Torment
The venomancer can speed the process of venom moving through the bloodstream or slow it based upon their choosing.Toxic Soul
Summons a toxic effigy of a creature to fight for you in a limited timespan. At the end of the set duration, there is a period of time where the soul can not be summoned forth again until it has had ample time to manifest.

POSSIBLE DUTIES

Assassin
Being masters of toxic voodoo is useful in eliminating beings deemed dangerous to the Clan by the Chief or the Antu'zul.Adviser
Advise members of the Clan on different toxins and on how to prepare them to their utmost effectiveness.Worship
A venomancer is in part a servant to a higher power and as such might be asked to help lead in rites and rituals where their chosen loa is concerned and offer advice and insight to potential motives of the loa, though they will never speak directly for them.Toxicologist
Supply your people by brewing, breeding, growing, and maintaining a stock of toxic creatures and plants.Combative
Support in the heat of battle by conjuring and using crippling and deadly toxins to wreak havoc on the enemies of the Clan.Emergency Medic
Administer antidotes to members of the Clan who’ve found themselves on the business end of an envenomed blade, stinger, arrow, etc.

Art by: Crookfish

Secondary perhaps only to their faith in their worship of the Loa, Trolls are a race who fear and respect the power of the spirits. Great crypts and monuments have been built to honor the dead since their first days. In times of strife, Trolls often beseech the wisdom of their ancestors.Those who would speak for the spirits are known as Witch Doctors. Adept in both Voodoo and the brewing of many potions, it is a Witch Doctor’s duty to help balance the needs of the living and the dead. Theirs is the power to bolster their allies or cripple their foes through invoking and binding those who came before them, and through their experience, help to guide their people.The path of the Witch Doctor is as varied as the individuals who choose to walk it. Will you be a gentle hand that soothes your Clanmates’ suffering, or focus your energies on visiting that suffering upon their enemies threefold? Or, perhaps, you’ll try to walk the fine line between…

This can take the form of invoking the blessing of the spirits to empower the worthy or leveling the field by debilitating the Clan’s enemies with powerful curses. Upon the battlefield, it is therefore expected that a Witch Doctor shall work from the rear so they can more easily assess the situation and choose how best to support their comrades.When not called to action, a Witch Doctor’s duties focus chiefly upon guiding and uplifting those around them. Through communion with the spirits, they may be able to offer experience or perspective beyond what those present may be able to provide. Their keen alchemical knowledge complements their mysticism in helping to aid the sick and the wounded physically, mentally, and spiritually. A Witch Doctor may sometimes find themselves called upon to help organize rituals to honor the greatest of spirits, the Loa, in the absence of an appropriate Priest.This is a duty they share with their fellow masters of Voodoo, the Shadow Hunters.Upon rare occasions, it may become necessary for a Witch Doctor to actively seek out and address threats that would serve to misguide or corrupt the very souls of their fellow Trolls. The nature of these threats can vary greatly, but the versatility of a Witch Doctor’s magical and alchemical prowess coupled with the wisdom of their

ABILITIES

Chant of Terror
By stirring the spirits into a howling, hungry swarm eager to cause chaos, a Witch Doctor may spread terror across the battlefield to help halt the enemy’s momentum.Song of Shelter
This soothing melody helps both to calm the spirits and to guide their hands in shielding a Witch Doctor’s allies temporarily from harm.Song of Fervor
Rippling across an area like wildfire, this call to action imbues a Witch Doctor’s allies with enhanced zeal and might as the spirits carry them to victory.Twisting Fate
A truly skilled Witch Doctor knows that concepts like time and causality lose much of their meaning to the dead. Invoking this power allows them to use this to bend the circumstances

POSSIBLE DUTIES

Medicinal Aid
By supplying potions and soothing magics, a Witch Doctor may help in recovery from wounds, disease, and other ailments.Guidance
Both from a religious and mundane perspective, the Witch Doctor may act as a confidant and offer advice and wisdom to the trolls of the Clan.Ritual Support
In the absence of an appropriate Priest, a Witch Doctor may help to organize and carry out the necessary rites to honor the mighty Loa.Exorcism
Though rare in these times, a Witch Doctor may be called upon to coerce or compel a spirit to cease a haunting or possession. Sometimes, these spirits may be deemed too dangerous to be allowed to roam free and will be bound to a fetish or destroyed utterly.Battle Support
Before or during a battle, a Witch Doctor’s blessings and potions may mean the difference between life and death for their allies.

TRAINING

Novice
Any Troll of this rank has just begun to undertake their first steps in learning the way of the Witch Doctor. Training will be primarily focused upon introducing some of the fundamental concepts governing the magic they will learn. At this level, it is expected that one will learn basic alchemy and the name of each unique tool at the class’s disposal.Neophyte
Attaining this station means that the aspirant has undergone the ritual expansion of their senses, helping to better hone their ability to perceive the auras and essence of spirits around them. Now they will be expected to learn how to make use of that perception. Skills expected by the end of this phase include the ability to locate or conjure a spirit and fashion a vessel for it to inhabit, allowing the creation of totems and fetishes.Apprentice
Any Troll of this rank is on the cusp of completing their time in training. They can expect to be taught how to make use of the versatile Hex Chants for combat, and begin to learn the art of projecting themselves beyond the Veil separating the mortal world and The Other Side so that they might beseech the spirits’ aid in their own element.Witch Doctor