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Though the origin of the troll species has been debated over the many thousands- if not millions - of sweeps that trolls have been both aware of themselves and others: those who have concerned themselves with the origin have not found an answer that can be proven with little more than a few lines of early text. Simply, there is little to nothing known about the way of like or government practices before the first concrete records of an Empress. Scholars have reached the conclusion that there were simply clans or tribes of trolls made up of similar hues wandering Alternia. Beyond this simple – or in other words barren- answer, if one wished to know the history – or a vague history- then one would simply go to religious texts that have been mostly lost in the fire that destroyed Glasswyn’s legendary library or grossly interpreted by trolls over the many sweeps.
Even though many say that it is better to focus on the future, others will say that it is often the wiser choice to consult the past before considering the future. Many of us have been told that our contributions have been minimal to the expansion and glory of the Empire, but there a are few trolls who believe that the even the lowest of the lowbloods have the ability to decide the fate of Alternia and the related colonies. Though many concrete sources have been lost, word of mouth still remains, thought it was and will always be only as fragile as the wind. Word of mouth holds importance in the compilation that is this work, as a warning. It is impossible to know the exact history, even though this work is by far holds the most truth. The word of mouth has been - some claim- the very essence of historical truth, while others claim that is holds no ground against the many records that the Alternian Empire holds; dating back thousands of sweeps before the banishment, giving credit to the longevity that so many highbloods have been blessed with.
It has been brought to my attention that many accounts and records only show a single side of the battle. Only one can assume that it is simply the destruction of the records that the losing side once held. This is thoroughly understood, why should the weaklings be known through time for only losing battles; when the victors may shine throughout history and bear the march of time, having the pleasure of being remembered as heroes? Is being remembered and celebrated a right, or is it something earned through sweat and blood and tears; like so many of Alternia’s heroes. Perhaps some are lost due to the Empire’s actions against their heroism, which again is understood as a government should not be seen as fallible.
With the good graces and essentially the blessing of Her Imperious Condescension Meenah Peixes The First, ruler of both the trolls and the known universe; I have been allowed to write an ‘honest’ account of the history of Alternia. Where others do not dare to use such ‘honesty’ due to the fear of culling that is evident in many sensible trolls. Remember that the truth is power, and in some cases it has the power to set one free; though sadly enough it will not break the chains that bind us to our positions in this life. It is simply up to even the most simple-minded troll to be aware of these singular truths that have been presented in the night to night life that can be seen by only those seeking these truths.
Where others have deemed it unnecessary, the rest find it completely necessary to learn from the mistakes and the triumphs of our own ancestors. It is only a matter of whether or not the trolls that are aware of these mistakes and triumphs learn from these experiences; though those who choose not to learn are doomed to repeat these mistakes. Though the question of whether or not certain trolls are doomed or destined to repeat these mistakes, disregarding their prior knowledge in accordance to the event. If this is true, then perhaps there is no hope for us; the only thing strong enough to destroy trolls would be other trolls or the Gl'bgolyb. The only question that remains is rather or not that it is the Gl’bgolyb or a troll that causes the singular and eventual downfall of trollkind.
Whether or not it is a troll or the Gl’bgolyb that is responsible for this, does not matter as I fear that the power to decide this is far beyond my comprehension and or power that has been given to me. This is the most accurate and comprehensive work of Alternian history ever, because it lacks all traditional attachments that other works like these hold. It is my pleasure to announce that here it is that you will find the truth, though it may not be the truth that you are looking for; it is still the truth and the truth is a very powerful tool in this day and age. And I promise you that you will only find the truth in here, and nothing else.
The only thing left to do is decide whether or not to act on the truth. And that, is a hard decision indeed.