As a Homestuck fan who has fallen in love with the captivating characters of that universe, I have been there all the way where I devoted my countless hours to this subculture. This article is the result of my long-lasting passion for the Homestuck trolls, their well-defined traits, and their play a significant part in the interpolation of the comic’s highly intricate story.
What are Homestuck Trolls?
The Homestuck trolls are a group of different creatures recounted in Andrew Hussie’s webcomic Homestuck. These creatures not human beings live in a place called Alternia and are of great importance in the process of the story. It is a system based on a hemospectrum, which is a kind of social caste calculated according to the color of the blood.
The Twelve Main Homestuck Trolls
There are twelve major Homestuck trolls that readers can encounter all over the story. Each is unique in terms of character, quirks, and skills. We come to the main characters as follows:
1. Karkat Vantas
Karkat, the leader of the troll race, known for his angry countenance and his inferiority complex about his red mutant blood, a bud he types in all caps and is a Cancer sign.
2. Terezi Pyrope
Terezi, though blind, is capable of seeing through the smell and taste of things. She is playful, loves justice, and uses the Libra symbol.
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3. Gamzee Makara
In the beginning, Gamzee is very calm and friendly, but he is subsequently portrayed as the main villain of the story. He is a representative of the Capricorn sign.
4. Tavros Nitram
Tavros is a timid person and he is very shy and has no confidence. He represents himself with the Taurus symbol and he has the gift to communicate with animals.
5. Sollux Captor
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6. Nepeta Leijon
Nepeta, who was defined as a crazed role-player loving cats, is associated with the Leo sign.
7. Kanaya Maryam
Elegant and fashion-oriented, Kanaya is a jade-blooded troll which is a pretty rare and unique role in the troll society. Her sign is Virgo.
8. Vriska Serket
Vriska is controlling and, thus, manipulative as a Scorpio. She has the unique power of controlling minds.
9. Equius Zahhak
Equius is really strong and obsessed with social status. His symbolic name is Sagittarius.
10. Aradia Megido
At first, the ghost the Aradia literature represents is the first twin, and they represent both time travel and death. Her symbol is Aries.
11. Feferi Peixes
Feferi is a troll princess and a very sweet and understanding person as a Pisces.
12. Eridan Ampora
Eridan Ampora, another character of the story, is a water-dwelling troll. He is extremely egoistical and has a superiority complex which is repsented by the Aquarius sign.
Troll Society and Culture
The social structure of Homestuck trolls is very complicated and it has a lot of differences from that of the people. Here are some:
Hemospectrum
Troll society is organized under a caste system based on blood color. This multitude of colors spans from lowbloods (rust, bronze, gold) all the way up to highbloods (blue, indigo, purple) right to rare mutations such as Karkat’s bright red blood. (Bright red is very rare)
Quadrants
Trolls come in four different kinds of love:
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- Matespritship: Some birds have those same things (as they do) and they really take care of each other, like in romantic couples
- Moirallegiance : The moirails are that of emotional support and a kind of spiritual balance.
- Kismesissitude An intense dislike-based relationship necessary for personal development is called a kismesissitude.
- Auspisticism: A three-person relationship in which one individual is the mediator between two others (or the three of them in some cases)
Lusus
Unlike the humans who are raised by parents, the baby trolls are nourished by their lusus naturae, which are the animal-like beings specifically associated with each baby
The Role of Trolls in Homestuck’s Plot
Homestuck trolls are truly important in the webcomic’s very complex narrative. They are first introduced as villains, they are shown to be only “trolls” taunting the human characters online, then Starscream and his comrades meet them on the “evil” ship. However, as the story unfolds, it is they who are the most significant:
- They are creators of their own play-through of Sburb which is a game that alters reality the most central aspect of the plot of Homestuck.
- Due to their distinctive connections, their session is related to the humans’ session, that is, there exists very complex inter-session dynamics.
- There are multiple friendly and also romantic connections in between the human characters and various trolls.
- Their actions and decisions very significantly contribute to the overall story as well as to the destiny of multiple universes.
Impact on Pop Culture
There is no doubt that the Homestuck trolls have significantly changed the Internet culture in a way that is being influenced by fans:
- Their appearances and descriptions have been the driving forces behind both professional and amateur works of art. Some captivating paintings and melodies have comforted many following a shared format with a unique definition.
- The attire of troll horns and gray face paints have almost become a trademark of each cosplay event.
- The issue raised above helped grow the fandom as people were discusiong what relationship types are valid.
- The fans incorporate some of the trolls quirks (complex and distinct typing styles) into their convos in online interactions.
Conclusion
The Homestuck trolls are the intriguing aspect that is brought to the webcomic by Andrew Hussie. This aspect sets up the imaginative dimension, deep saturation, and the wonderful impersonal directions of the story. They subculture their culture, each other, and the plot to make themselves loved by the Homestuck fans and others. Whether you are a longtime follower of the Homestuck webcomic or you are new to the scene, the trolls have a wide range of characters that they use to express and need to be acquainted with.
This is a person who, being the most enduring member of the Homestuck community, can claim that the characters in question have become a source of rest for us that will last forever. Not only have those villains enriched Homestuck’s narrative flow but they also have sparked numerous debates, thoughts, and artistic works among the stakeholders in the form of storylines. Their chemistry among the characters and the subplots are still fascinating for the readers making the Homestuck trolls a piece of everlasting webcomic and internet culture.
