Little John – Bridge Troll

Little John – Bridge Troll

Monster (Giant)

Hunched menacingly atop a crumbling timber-and-stone bridge span with massive hooked horns and a spiked bludgeon resting upon the masonry, this hulking brute blocks passage with overwhelming physical bulk. His corded muscular back, fur mantle, and carved runic flesh project primal strength and brutal territorial authority. Keepers can deploy this Artifact as a lethal roadway tollkeeper, a mountain pass guardian, or an imposing musclebound brute in subterranean caverns.

Tabletop Lore

Despite his name, Little John is actually quite large in person. Little John is a troll whose vocation is one born from necessity, rather than malice. His previous attempts to extort goats have been unsuccessful, having devoured them instead. He now relies on extorting wealthy merchants and travellers alike, hoping that they may pay his tolls, so he may later purchase rolls for eating, owing to the fact that he has consumed all goats in the area.

Highlight

This Artifact distinguishes itself through its massive, muscular sculpt and heavy architectural base, depicting a massive horned giant seamlessly integrated into a broken stone bridge barricade.

Encounter Insight

Deploy Little John to control tight crossing points, river spans, or dungeon choke points where his massive bulk prevents party advance. Tactically, Keepers can use his heavy reach and elevated bridge perch to knock back frontline vanguards while forcing players to choose between paying hefty ransoms or fighting on unstable terrain.

Features

• Massive Curled Horns: Sculpts a pair of thick, textured horns swept around the head alongside carved body markings and a coarse fur pelt.
• Spiked Bludgeon: Grips a heavy, crude cudgel studded with vicious spikes designed for devastating close-quarters impact.
• Broken Bridge Base: Features an integrated scenic base with collapsed wooden pylons, rope bindings, and layered stone masonry.

Designed For

• Choke Point Encounters: The ideal roadblock monster for bridges, canyon passes, subterranean gates, and border checkpoints.
• Social or Combat Scenarios: Perfectly suited as an extortionist toll-collector that parties can fight, bribe, or outwit.
• Hobby Painters: Offers extensive muscle anatomy shading, carved runic skin patterns, weathered masonry, and rough fur textures.

Size Category

Occupies a 2×2 square (50mm base, Large Giant)