Maybe they get in the wound and gum it all up, preventing it from healing properly.

Maybe the sticky strands keep the flesh pulled too far apart to heal properly - the troll being unable to regenerate fleshy bits that did not exist prior to this.

I don't know, we're delving into pseudozoological anatomy and thaumaturgy here. I don't think any of us can really qualify as experts.

Oh, and a big welcome to Blue Dragon!

[ 12-06-2006, 09:49 PM: Message edited by: Black Swan Gauntlet ]

Right. Glad to have a new member!

and I agree. Let's not delve into pseudozoological anatomy...