Homebrew OLOG-HAI Species Details

The Olog-hai were a fierce race of Trolls. They only spoke Sauron's Black Speech, and it is possible they only existed because Sauron's evil will empowered them. They were bred by Sauron from an unknown stock, though it's suggested that they could be corruptions of some primitive human types.

Driven Competitors

Every day brings a new challenge to a goliath. Food, water, and shelter are rare in the uppermost mountain reaches. A single mistake can bring doom to an entire tribe, while an individual’s heroic effort can ensure the entire group’s survival.

Goliaths thus place a premium on self-sufficiency and individual skill. They have a compulsion to keep score, counting their deeds and tallying their accomplishments to compare to others. Goliaths love to win, but they see defeat as a prod to improve their skills.

This dedication to competition has a dark side. Goliaths are ferocious competitors, but above all else they are driven to outdo their past efforts. If a goliath slays a dragon, he or she might seek out a larger, more powerful wyrm to battle. Few goliath adventurers reach old age, as most die attempting to surpass their past accomplishments.

Fair Play

 

The Olog-hai appeared at the end of the Third age in southern Mirkwood and in the mountainous borders of Mordor.

During the War of the Ring, Sauron used Olog-hai in the Siege of Gondor and Battle of the Pelennor Fields. In the subsequent Battle of the Morannon, the hobbit Peregrin Took killed a large troll, which may have been an Olog. As a result of Sauron's ring being destroyed, the Black Gate and the rest of Mordor collapsed to ruin during that battle. Most of the Trolls present at the battle were killed, with a very few escaping.

Survival of the Fittest

 

The Olog-hai had none of the old Troll vulnerabilities: they were very intelligent and able to endure the Sun. For this reason they were seen by some to be giant Orcs (though surpassing even the Uruk-hai in size and power), but they were definitely of Troll stock.

The Olog-hai that fought in the War were described as being taller than a man, and covered in horny scales, carrying hammers and bucklers in their claws.

Goliath Names

 

Birth Names: Aukan, Eglath, Gae-Al, Gauthak, Ilikan, Keothi, Kuori, Lo-Kag, Manneo, Maveith, Nalla, Orilo, Paavu, Pethani, Thalai, Thotham, Uthal, Vaunea, Vimak

Nicknames: Bearkiller, Dawncaller, Fearless, Flintfinder, Horncarver, Keeneye, Lonehunter, Longleaper, Rootsmasher, Skywatcher, Steadyhand, Threadtwister, Twice-Orphaned, Twistedlimb, Wordpainter

Clan Names: Anakalathai, Elanithino, Gathakanathi, Kalagiano, Katho-Olavi, Kolae-Gileana, Ogolakanu, Thuliaga, Thunukalathi, Vaimei-Laga

OLOG-HAI Traits

strong not smart

Ability Score Increase

Your Strength score increases by 2, and your Constitution score increases by 2. Intelligence -2

Age

Olog-Hai have lifespans comparable to trolls. They enter adulthood in their late teens and usually live more than 200 years.

Alignment

OLOG-HAI society, with its clear roles and tasks, has a strong lawful bent. The OLOG-HAI neutral evil

Size

Goliaths are between 12 and 17 feet tall and weigh between 1 ton and 5 tons. Your size is Large.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Natural Athlete

You have proficiency in the Athletics Perception skill.

Savage Roar (Recharge 5-6)

Range 50 ft. cone, 5 nearest enemy creatures, creatures make DC 16 Wisdom saving throw, on failed save creature is stunned for rest of round and frightened for 1d4 rounds.

Crashing Charge

 If the troll moves at least 30 feet straight toward up to 3 creatures right before hitting one of them with any melee attack, all creatures must succeed on a DC 15 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone, pushed back 20 feet, and take 2d6 bludgeoning damage.

Powerful Build

You count as one size larger when determining your carrying capacity and the weight you can push, drag, or lift.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Simple Black Speech