"Rumors claim they're more than the typical savage beasts. They almost seem to show reason and tactics — they

"Rumors claim they're more than the typical savage beasts. They almost seem to show reason and tactics — they form groups, attack all at once, plunder the villages, and carry away the peasants. Even stranger, kobolds have been spotted among their ranks, when usually they would be attacked on sight." Kesten falls silent for a moment. "I'm not certain any of this is reliable — fear builds mountains of molehills. Some of the rumors even say these trolls carried torches and burned down houses, seemingly unafraid of open flames. It's entirely possible the rest of the reports could be exaggerated as well."