Loa
Loas are the ancient spirits of those who had transcended death that can grant wondrous boons or inflict terrible punishments to trolls, and all trolls are blessed with some regeneration by them.[1]
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The troll pantheon (Loa gods)
Amani Loas
Bloodscalp Totemic spirits
Darkspear Loas
Bwonsamdi, the Guardian of the Dead. 
Originally part of the Gurubashi Empire, the Darkspear also continue to worship many of the Gurubashi loa:[2]
- Shirvallah. [3]
Drakkari Loas
Sseratus, the Serpent. 
Har'koa, the Snow leopard.
Rhunok, the Arctic Bear.
Quetz'lun, the Wind serpent.
Mam'toth, the Mammoth.
Akali, the Rhino.
Drakkari Gods
Although part of the Troll Pantheon, they are apparently gods and not Loas.
Gurubashi Loas
- Hakkar, The Soulflayer, The Blood God, The Faceless One, The Loa of Blood.
Elortha no Shadra, the Spider, God of Spiders, The Venom Queen, Mother of Venom[citation needed], Silk Dancer[citation needed], Death's Love[citation needed].
Shirvallah, the Tiger.
Bethekk, the Panther.
Hir'eek, the Bat.
Hethiss, the Snake.
Sandfury Loas
- Eraka no Kimbul, God of Tigers, Lord of beasts, King of Cats, the Prey's Doom.
Ueetay no Mueh'zala, God of Death, Father of Sleep, Son of Time, the Night's Friend.
Vilebranch Loas
Akil'darah, the eagle spirit of the Hinterlands.
Zandalar Loas
Zanza, worshiped by the Zandalar Tribe.
Gonk the Great Hunter, is an ancient spirit in Zandalarian tales.
Worshipped as Loas
The trolls respect and believe the following to be loas, however the the veracity of this is unknown
Servitors of the Loas
High priests
Arlokk, high priestess of Bethekk.
Hawinni, high priest of Quetz'lun.
- Jeklik, high priestess of Hir'eek.
- Kilnara, high priestess of Bethekk.
- Mar'li, high priestess of Shadra.
Mu'funu, high priest of Quetz'lun.
Thekal, high priest of Shirvallah.
Tua-Tua, high priestess of Quetz'lun.
- Venoxis, high priest of Hethiss.
High prophets
- Gal'darah, high prophet of Akali.
- Moorabi, high prophet of Mam'toth.
- Slad'ran, high prophet of Sseratus.
RPG
All trolls worship a pantheon of primal forces; a sacred animal represents each aspect of the pantheon.[6]
The trolls draw power for their voodoo magics by performing rituals and invoking the Primal Gods, Old Gods,[7] forest spirits, and ancestral spirits: their Loa spirits and gods.
Loa spirits are more powerful than the elementals, but not as powerful as gods.[8] Supposedly, these spirits are mighty entities that grant the faithful extraordinary powers. By calling upon these voodoo spirits, the shadow hunter gains special blessings with which he can combat darkness and help those in need. The abilities granted vary according to the Loa the shadow hunter calls upon.[9] Almost any being who has died and transcended death can be worshiped as a loa, including Forsaken shadow ascendants.
The shadow hunters' faith and communion with the Loa gods grants them shadow and healing magic, and other abilities. Shadow Hunters learn magic that hinders enemies and aids allies, gaining a unique mix of spells that delve into the more occult aspects of the Loa.
The trolls of Zul'Aman worship primal beings they call the Forest Gods.[10]
Loas
- Ula-tek, Goddess of Serpents. (Never stated to be a Loa)
Shadow ascendants
- Shadowhunter
Speculation
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This article or section includes speculation, observations or opinions possibly supported by lore or by Blizzard officials. It should not be taken as representing official lore.
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- From the conversation you have with Zen'tabra in the troll starting zone, it can be assumed that the loa, or at least the primal loa like Gonk, either reside in or have access to the Emerald Dream.
- Similarities with the Ancient Guardians, such as being animal-based demigods, and their residence within the Emerald Dream, leads to speculation that they might be the same type of Eternal.
- Sen'jin has been hinted at in Vol'jins short story The Judgment to possibly be among the loa.
- Oacha'noa, a sea-goddess revered by the tuskarr, wonders if the player was instead sent by the Drakkari trolls of Zul'Drak to kill her in order to take her power as their own, apparently aware of the fate of the Drakkari loas. This likely means that she is a loa herself.
Inspiration
The names of the Loa gods are inspired by the true Haitian Vodoun Lwa. Some of their attributes are correct also, but others are pure creative license.
References
External links
BlizzPlanet The Loa Gods lore
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