#zandalar

[sollonight]

Power Illustration for commissioner from X

[auggusst]

ive been playing bfa

[azeroth-aesthetic]

[sad4ppleart]

would it kill you to listen to Captain Rez'okun's plans? you can try to at least look interested for a change

[panfaristo]

Yes, yes, Mathias. It's a complex mechanism, Mathias. We understand your work.

[kottkrig]

Comm for ExecutorBeaky

[fexel]

The heavy burden of paladins.

[badmojotroll]

The Role of Witch Doctors in Troll Society

In troll culture, witch doctors occupy a highly respected and influential role. Regarded as one of the most knowledgeable and powerful members of their tribes, they are entrusted with interpreting signs and conducting rituals that affect many facets of troll life. The trolls’ strong belief in superstition means that they attribute much of their success or failure—particularly in combat—to the expertise and foresight of these spiritual leaders.

Historically, witch doctors have been exclusively male, acting as the tribe’s spiritual guides and custodians of ancient traditions. However, following the integration of the Horde and leaders like Thrall, female trolls have started to challenge these long-standing gender roles. Though female witch doctors, sometimes disparagingly called “zufli,” meaning “baby witch,” often face opposition, some women embrace the term as a badge of pride and a sign of their fight for equality.

The influence of witch doctors extends beyond the spiritual realm; their rituals are believed to govern luck, protection, and overall fortune, playing a critical role in the tribe’s survival and prosperity.

Troll funeral customs have also changed over time. Once, violent mutilation was used to distract evil spirits and protect the spirit’s journey to the afterlife. Nowadays, under the influence of the Horde, these harsh practices are avoided. Instead, rituals such as removing the eyes to provide a passage for the spirit, along with animal sacrifices or bloodletting to divert restless spirits, have become more common. These rites underscore the witch doctors’ vital role as mediators between the living world and the spirit realm, safeguarding the dead and preventing them from rising as undead.

In essence, witch doctors are essential to troll society: wise spiritual authorities, preservers of cultural heritage, and powerful figures whose guidance shapes the destiny of their people in both life and death.