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{{Structure
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|image=Beta Troll Caves
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|boss=Cave Troll
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The '''Troll Caves''' beneath the [[Highlands]] take several forms. First, there are normal tunnel-style caves throughout the area. These resemble larger versions of normal Minecraft caves, speckled with [[Trollsteinn]] and draped with [[Trollvidr]].
Delving deep beneath the [[Twilight Highlands]], the '''Troll Caves''' are a natural cave system with a few distinct features setting it apart from caves found in the Overworld, or indeed, caverns found elsewhere in the Twilight Forest. As the name suggests, these underground lairs are home to the aggressive [[Troll]] species.


Following the tunnels, you may find several types of large cavern. The large central cavern seems to have special significance to the trolls. The area is dominated by a massive vault made of [[Giant Obsidian]]. Nearby caverns branch off of the central cavern, and are filled with vines, fungus, and several types of stone formations. You may occasionally find smaller vaults, made of normal obsidian, containing treasures.
==Features==
Troll Cave entrances can be found fairly easily, with openings in the steep sides of the mountainous Highlands. The tunnels are wider than other caverns, with distinctive [[Trollsteinn]] blocks dotting the walls and [[Trollvidr]] vines hanging from the ceiling in many places. These tunnels open up in to huge caverns and galleries, which can be breathtaking in scale.


At the end of a series of branching caverns, you may find the garden caverns, with ground made out of Mycelium, Course Dirt, and [[Uberous Soil]]. Inside a vault in the garden caverns you will find several treasures, but always some [[Magic Beans]].
Most of these complexes appear to consist of a central cavern, with several smaller caverns branching off from it. Giant mushrooms can be found in these areas, with large patches of {{mcw|Mycelium|Mycelium}}, {{mcw|Coarse Dirt|Coarse Dirt}} and the magically infused [[Uberous Soil]] on the cave floor. The caverns can be tricky to navigate, with due care taken to avoid lava pools and long drops.


The Troll Caves contain mostly trolls, but also witches, skeletons and creepers due to low lighting.
Scattered throughout the caves are square formations of {{mcw|Obsidian|Obsidian}}. Given the uniform size and dimensions of these, it is clear that they are not naturally occurring. Referred to as vaults, these contain a chest with some treasure in it. A [[Giant Obsidian|huge example]] of this can usually be found in the central chamber, but seems utterly impervious to damage. Perhaps there is a way into this massive edifice, with the correct tool.


Adventurers returning to the Troll Caves from the [[Cloud Cottage]] above, may be able to open the central vault with the [[Giant's Pickaxe]]. Inside the central vault is the [[Lamp of Cinders]], needed to burn through the [[Thornlands]] on the way to the [[Final Plateau]].
==Treasure==
Ores can be found here just like other caves, with more valuable materials deeper into the cave network. The treasure chests found in vaults have been found to contain food and tools, but without fail, some [[Magic Beans]] as well, perhaps carefully harvested from the sharp [[Thorns]] found higher up on the mountains. For those adventurers familiar with their fairy tales, these enchanted beans may be the key to reaching the [[Cloud Cottage|clouds]] that float above the highlands.
 
Upon breaking into the [[Giant Obsidian]] vault, more valuable loot such as [[Charm of Keeping|Charms of Keeping]] awaits, as well as the powerful [[Lamp of Cinders]].
 
==Monsters==
Unsurprisingly, [[Troll]]s can be found in abundance here, who can lay an adventurer low with their powerful attacks in seconds. The dark conditions are also a fertile breeding ground for other monsters - skeletons and creepers are common, as well as {{mcw|Witch|Witches}} who have taken up residence to cultivate the fertile soils and mushroom growth for their harmful potion concoctions.


==Progression==
==Progression==
With the [[Progression]] system, the highlands is protected by a toxic rainstorm. Defeating the [[Snow Queen]] will lift the storm.
In order to reach the Highlands, explorers must first seek out and defeat the [[Hydra]], [[Ur-Ghast]] and [[Snow Queen]]. This will lift the toxic acid rain sweeping across the mountains.


As mentioned above, to progress, the player must obtain the [[Lamp of Cinders]] from the Obsidian Vault in order to pass through the [[Thornlands]], in which a Giant's Pickaxe will be needed.
From there, the caves must be entered, first to open up a small vault to retrieve some Magic Beans. Planting these into some Uberous Soil on the surface will cause a huge beanstalk to sprout, which can be climbed to reach the Cloud Cottages that float over the Highlands. From there, a [[Giant's Pickaxe]] must be acquired, which has the necessary strength to crack open the Giant Obsidian vault. The Lamp of Cinders within will allow the explorer to burn a path through the [[Thornlands]], gaining access to the [[Final Plateau]] at the top of the mountains.
 
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==History==
{{history table|
{{history|2.3.0|Revised how Caves are done in the Highlands, creating the Troll Caves.}}
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{{Locations}}
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Latest revision as of 01:28, 10 August 2024

Troll Caves
Beta Troll Caves.png
Biome Highlands
Consists of Huge Mushgloom
Trollsteinn
Trollvidr
Unripe Trollber
Giant Obsidian
Obsidian
Chest
Boss Cave Troll
Map Icon Troll Caves Icon.png
ID twilightforest:troll_cave

Delving deep beneath the Twilight Highlands, the Troll Caves are a natural cave system with a few distinct features setting it apart from caves found in the Overworld, or indeed, caverns found elsewhere in the Twilight Forest. As the name suggests, these underground lairs are home to the aggressive Troll species.

Features[edit]

Troll Cave entrances can be found fairly easily, with openings in the steep sides of the mountainous Highlands. The tunnels are wider than other caverns, with distinctive Trollsteinn blocks dotting the walls and Trollvidr vines hanging from the ceiling in many places. These tunnels open up in to huge caverns and galleries, which can be breathtaking in scale.

Most of these complexes appear to consist of a central cavern, with several smaller caverns branching off from it. Giant mushrooms can be found in these areas, with large patches of Mycelium, Coarse Dirt and the magically infused Uberous Soil on the cave floor. The caverns can be tricky to navigate, with due care taken to avoid lava pools and long drops.

Scattered throughout the caves are square formations of Obsidian. Given the uniform size and dimensions of these, it is clear that they are not naturally occurring. Referred to as vaults, these contain a chest with some treasure in it. A huge example of this can usually be found in the central chamber, but seems utterly impervious to damage. Perhaps there is a way into this massive edifice, with the correct tool.

Treasure[edit]

Ores can be found here just like other caves, with more valuable materials deeper into the cave network. The treasure chests found in vaults have been found to contain food and tools, but without fail, some Magic Beans as well, perhaps carefully harvested from the sharp Thorns found higher up on the mountains. For those adventurers familiar with their fairy tales, these enchanted beans may be the key to reaching the clouds that float above the highlands.

Upon breaking into the Giant Obsidian vault, more valuable loot such as Charms of Keeping awaits, as well as the powerful Lamp of Cinders.

Monsters[edit]

Unsurprisingly, Trolls can be found in abundance here, who can lay an adventurer low with their powerful attacks in seconds. The dark conditions are also a fertile breeding ground for other monsters - skeletons and creepers are common, as well as Witches who have taken up residence to cultivate the fertile soils and mushroom growth for their harmful potion concoctions.

Progression[edit]

In order to reach the Highlands, explorers must first seek out and defeat the Hydra, Ur-Ghast and Snow Queen. This will lift the toxic acid rain sweeping across the mountains.

From there, the caves must be entered, first to open up a small vault to retrieve some Magic Beans. Planting these into some Uberous Soil on the surface will cause a huge beanstalk to sprout, which can be climbed to reach the Cloud Cottages that float over the Highlands. From there, a Giant's Pickaxe must be acquired, which has the necessary strength to crack open the Giant Obsidian vault. The Lamp of Cinders within will allow the explorer to burn a path through the Thornlands, gaining access to the Final Plateau at the top of the mountains.

History[edit]

History

Version Details
2.3.0 Revised how Caves are done in the Highlands, creating the Troll Caves.


Biomes and Landmarks
Biomes Dark Forest Dark Forest Center Dense Mushroom Forest Dense Twilight Forest Enchanted Forest Final Plateau Fire Swamp Firefly Forest Glacier Mushroom Forest Oak Savannah Snowy Forest Spooky Forest Thornlands Twilight Clearing Twilight Forest Twilight Highlands Twilight Lake Twilight Stream Twilight Swamp
Progression Landmarks Naga Courtyard Lich Tower Labyrinth Hydra Lair Goblin Knight Stronghold Dark Tower Yeti Cave Aurora Palace Troll Caves Cloud Cottage Final Castle
Other Landmarks Caves Hedge Maze Hollow Hill Magic Trees Mushroom Castle Quest Grove Twilight Forest Trees