#nazmani

[nootziq]

Ko'aakab'i, Nazmani Blood Shaman

[hexxartfantasy]

more trolls! got some freedom with her design here, it was a very interesting experience, since I never drew blood trolls before

[frutavel]

Blood Troll, Crawg Tamer, Potion Brewer, Trans of Gender, Almaviva <3

[kissfortheelves]

Death  💀

[forensyx]

finished twt comm for nym!🖤

[iggythepsycho]

My Bloodtroll Xujab

[matcha-bnuuy]

I haven’t drawn for a few weeks and it’s making me want to eat my fingers one by one, but imagine if I did a followup to a scribble of a background character I drew 2 years ago? So I did because I felt like designing nothing in particular (new pic at the top, 2 year old one I never posted at the bottom of an absolute bastard)

[terrace-of-the-speakers]

But What About the Blood Trolls?

...Yeah, what about them? Where do they fall in lore? Do they still exist? And what about the other tribe that worships the same entity... The one we don’t really talk about, anymore? We’re gonna talk about it. See, the blood trolls are an interesting breed. They fall undoubtedly within the realm of chaotic evil, serving loa and gods with the intent to corrupt the world and its inhabitants. Under Princess Talanji’s authority, it’s assumed that Nazmir will eventually be purged, or at least their numbers will be culled to such an extent that another march onto the Golden City wouldn’t be possible without some sort of twisted, divine intervention. But even though the blood trolls of Nazmir worshiped G’huun, championing the tainted and now fallen blood god... G’huun isn’t the only one who carries that title. To be honest, he’s pretty small fry compared to the big blood poppa. Hakkar the Soulflayer is responsible for the initial creation of the blood trolls. No one knows the origins of this god (though he has been canonically accepted as a loa), and there are no records of his presence on Azeroth before a troll tried to summon him to Zandalar. This was an ancient event, one that predates the Dark Portal by hundreds if not thousands of years. What followed was the great plague-- An incurable blood sickness that killed an absurd number of trolls. It’s what prompted the golems to be constructed for fear of more becoming infected, and it is also an event that prompted the infamous “Path of Blood”... Hence, the birth of the blood trolls. You’re probably familiar with Hakkar in Gurubashi history. A once great civilization turning to the utmost dire measures to preserve their empire. Most trolls were alive during the Cataclysm, when the world shook to ruins. But the Sundering, when the world split, was a death sentence for the majesty of the troll empires. It was a slow death, riddled with hunger and desperation, and eventually the Gurubashi turned to their last resort. The empire grew, so much so as to prompt a reaction and many, many questions from the Zandalari. However, the price of their prosperity came in the form of blood sacrifices. Each day that passed, more and more were demanded. ...Basically the trolls were killing their people to save their people... You can see the problem here, right? I don’t need to explain why this caused such extreme civil unrest that the tribes once united under Zul’Gurub would eventually split up into independent, xenophobic tribes... Just put two and two together, you got it. What’s interesting, here, is that during his time in Zul’Gurub, Hakkar was behind the creation of another tribe-- Not through blood, but through zealotry. These sacrifices didn’t just happen blindly, or for no reason. They happened under the influence and prominence of the Hakkari. These were the priests of Hakkar, his lieutenants... And even they would turn on the insatiable god. All would, except for the Atal’ai. If that name sounds familiar, but you can’t place it... Remember the Sunken Temple dungeon? The one in the Swamp of Sorrows that got blasted by Ysera? Remember all of those green dragons, and dragonkin? The reason those temples were full of them is because they were used as ritualistic sacrifices. They went through torturous treatment by the Atal’ai for, quite literally, blood for the blood god. Putting them down wasn’t extermination... It was euthanization. That’s how deep the corruption spread. It should be noted here that the Atal’ai are universally despised by the entirety of the troll empire, much like the Nazmani blood trolls. The tribes of Stranglethorn are often described as hating the Darkspear with a burning passion. That hatred exists exponentially higher for the members of the Atal’ai. They are considered to be less than dirt... Because even dirt can produce something worthwhile. So at this point, you’re probably thinking something along the lines of... “This is all a very interesting story and a cool lesson on lore, but what about those blood trolls?” Well, the thing is... Hakkar keeps coming back. No one really knows where he originally comes from, but his presence in Azeroth has made an impression on four separate occasions. Someone, somewhere, for some reason ultimately and inevitably seems drawn to him... And apparently, he’s coming back for Shadowlands and he’s bringing some Atal’ai Devoted with him. Those that would worship the blood god, Atal’ai and Nazmani blood trolls alike, still absolutely have a presence in troll roleplay. Now, their place is wrapped in centuries of disdain and hatred by the other tribes... And for reasonable cause. If you roleplay as a blood troll/Atal’ai and receive these reactions, hopefully this will give you a little bit of an idea of why that is. These tribes are the product of corruption that took countless lives, caused unspeakable tragedies, and brought thriving empires to ruination. (I shouldn’t have to make this part of the essay clear, but I’ll say it anyway. Out of character, and as a person behind the computer, no one has any right to treat you poorly based on what you play. Just as in character actions do not necessarily reflect someone’s out of character opinion of you as a player. The purpose of this article is to provide an opinion about certain aspects of the story, as well as inform role players about the history and potential presence of these trolls... Not to condone the mistreatment of players behind them. Be nice. We’re all nerds looking to have a good time in our own way.) Article: Opinion Piece, Author: Vorzhal , Realm: WyrmrestAccord

[warcraftkin]

Nazmani blood troll aesthetic

[azerothian-details]

Nazmir || Nazmani Warrior

[mothwifeart]

blood troll good

[warcraft-lore-archives]

On Trolls: Zandalari Cuisine

When it comes to what they eat, the Zandalari are incredibly resourceful and make the most out of what is locally available. Their cuisine naturally varies from region to region, but their main fare typically consists of meat and assorted fruits, both of which are plentiful across Zandalar. Given their proximity to the sea and the prevalence of fish mongering in their society, it is highly likely that the Zandalari also eat lots of fish, although seafood is not shown to be as significant a staple in their diet as either fruit or meat are [NPC: Zandalari Fishmonger, Item: Seared Simmerfin, Item: Grilled Catfish, Item: Razordog].

Cheese is also not uncommon; among other types of cheese, the Zandalari – especially those who have been exiled to the desert – eat cheddar, alpaca ricotta, and sun-turned curds [Item: Zocalo Cheddar, Item: Aged Alpaca Ricotta, Item: Sun-Turned Curds].

One other cultural dish that can be found everywhere on Zandalar is p’terrorwings. Its popularity may in part have to do with the fact that pterrordaxes are one of the only animals native to every region on Zandalar [Page: Pterrordax]. The Zandalari cook p’terrorwings a multitude of different ways and have even come up with p’terrorwing dishes that each draw inspiration from a specific part of Zandalar [Item: Jungle Heat P’terrorwings, Item: Desert Dry Rub P’terrorwings, Item: Swamp Spice P’terrorwings].

Judging by the widespread presence of spicy dishes in Zandalari culture – namely, Haw’li’s hot and spicy chili, much-too-hot peppers, carnivorous chili poppers, and jungle heat p’terrorwings, just to name a few – it is not unreasonable to assume that the Zandalari are fond of spicy food [Item: Haw’li’s Hot and Spicy Chili, Item: Much-Too-Hot Pepper, Item: Carnivorous Chili Poppers, Item: Jungle Heat P’terrorwings].

Although they seem to prefer savory flavors, Zuldazar’s natives do enjoy a few sweet dishes including loa loaf and mon’dazi, a type of fried bread similar to doughnuts [Item: Loa Loaf, Item: Mon’Dazi].

Zuldazar

The Zandalari eat the meat – and eggs, where applicable – of many animals indigenous to Zuldazar including saurid, brutosaur, devilsaur, riverbeast, pterrordax, and turtle [Quest: Saurid Surprise, Item: Saurid Sticks, Item: Brutosaur Tikka, Item: Brutoburger, Item: Zandalari Kingsteak, Item: Riverbeast Stew, Item: Jungle Heat P’terrorwings, Item: Great Turtle Soup]. It may be worth mentioning that the only animals native to Zuldazar whose meat is not currently sold by the trolls are the direhorns, ravasaurs, sabertusks, diemetradon, and wind serpents, although there is a ravasaur empanada dish that never made it into the game [Item: Ravasaur Empanadas].

Fruit is also quite plentiful in the lush Zuldazar jungle. Jungle sunfruit, papaya, dunemelon, and kiwi are all fruits one can expect to see sold daily by innkeepers and vendors in the local food markets [Item: Jungle Sunfruit, Item: Rootway Papaya, Item: Succulent Dunemelon, Item: Zeb’ahari Kiwi]. Sunfruit is actually used to make trolwhip, a fairly standard alcoholic beverage [Item: Trolwhip].

Several Zandalari chefs from Zuldazar have been hailed for their unique and tasty culinary creations. Before he was exiled to Vol’dun, the former royal chef Sezahjin was famous for a dish that used saurid meat called ‘saurid surprise’ [Quest: Saurid Surprise]. Trader Haw’li, who runs Hot House in Dazar’alor, is known for his hot and spicy chili, which is named after him [Item: Haw’li’s Hot and Spicy Chili].

The Zandalari of Zuldazar also have a penchant for carnivorous chili poppers and tortillas [Item: Carnivorous Chili Poppers, Object: Sandy Tortillas].

Vol’dun

Food is scarce in the desert, so Vol’dun’s inhabitants are forced to be creative in order to survive. The local Zandalari have turned to the region’s native animal species for their primary sustenance – namely the dustmane hyenas, vultures, and even dung beetles, which they bake into meat pies so as to be more edible [Item: Dustmane Jerky, Quest: Vol’duni Fried Chicken, Quest: The Chef’s Apprentice, Quest: Mystery Meat]. Were saurolisks not so dangerous, the trolls would likely try to eat their eggs as well [Quest: The Chef’s Apprentice].

Aside from animals, the Zandalari also harvest what they can from the region’s scant plant life. Vol’dun’s flora mainly consists of different types of semi-sentient lashers, most of which produce particularly tasty seeds that both the Zandalari and vulpera like to eat [Item: Roasted Lasher Seeds, World Quest: Resilient Seeds]. Moreover, several varieties of edible fruits grow in the desert’s lush oases. The Whistlebloom oasis, in particular, is home to the whistlebloom juicy fruit and whistlebloom pomegranate, the latter of which is regularly sold in Zuldazar’s food markets [Quest: Restocking the Buffet, Item: Whistlebloom Pomegranate]. Judging by its name, the succulent dunemelon may also be endemic to Vol’dun [Item: Succulent Dunemelon].  

In addition to relying on locally sourced fruit and meat for their survival, the Zandalari have also established trade relationships with vulpera caravans to secure additional foodstuffs such as honey and possibly even cheese, which is another staple in the typical Vol’duni exile’s diet [Quest: The Best Honey In Vol’dun, Item: Aged Alpaca Ricotta, Item: Sun-Turned Curds].  

Nazmir

Seafood appears to be a large part of traditional Nazmani cuisine as many of Nazmir’s regional dishes call for locally sourced fish and sea snails, among other things [Item: Boiled Mire Whelk, Item: Swamp Fish ‘N Chips, Item: Hearty Swamp Gumbo]. The main ingredient in one Nazmani meal, for example, is a fish that can only be found in the waters around Nazmir known as the razorjaw chomper [Page: Razorjaw Chomper]. It is usually de-fanged and served on a fluffy roll [Item: Razordog].

Other than seafood, the trolls and tortollans in Nazmir also eat frog, crocolisk, and bat meat [Item: Salted Frog Legs, Item: Crunchy Direbat Skewer, Item: Broiled Crocolisk]. Additionally, the swamp’s inhabitants eat glowfly wedge salad, which takes its name from a type of firefly indigenous to Nazmir [Item: Glowfly Wedge Salad, Page: Fluttering Glowfly].

[frutavel]

Blood Troll

[kissfortheelves]

Blood troll for @Bubble_Cosplay from my last raffle on  instagram!

I love how it turned out, I really enjoy drawing blood trolls

[raptari]

Bwonsamdi, looking down at Hon'yae: ay, dere you are! All big an' grown! De big strong Zandalari-Nazmani druid! Lil' Naz, all ready to help de dead!

The other party members, getting ready to start the dungeon: LIL NAZ?????

[iggythepsycho]

My Blood Troll Xujab before he became a Death Knight