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Galorme · 10-25-2002, 11:15 AM

The trolls in the first age were weaker and stupider than they were in the Third age. Sauron took them and Übered™ them (made them stronger and smarter). The cave trolls were actaully pretty clever, though you wouldn't think it from the movie. But remember that Merry (or was it Pippin?) killed a troll by stabbing it in the belly with a sword (a hobbit sized sword). From this i would guess the Trolls were not that strong during the First Age, at least strong enough to be able to hue (sp? not the colour) with an single Axe swipe (if your strong and skilled enough).

10-25-2002, 11:15 AM	#2
Galorme Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: London Posts: 337	The trolls in the first age were weaker and stupider than they were in the Third age. Sauron took them and Übered™ them (made them stronger and smarter). The cave trolls were actaully pretty clever, though you wouldn't think it from the movie. But remember that Merry (or was it Pippin?) killed a troll by stabbing it in the belly with a sword (a hobbit sized sword). From this i would guess the Trolls were not that strong during the First Age, at least strong enough to be able to hue (sp? not the colour) with an single Axe swipe (if your strong and skilled enough). __________________ Utúlie'n aurë! Aiya Eldalië ar Atanatári, utúlie'n aurë! The day has come! Behold people of the Eldar and Fathers of Men, the day has come!