[quote=@Duthguy]
I don't think Matuna will accept someone giving him the ability to read, he is too proud for it and will want to learn it himself, the whole syllable thing is a different matter because it's something all Trolls naturally struggle with and can't completely overcome without magic.
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Then perhaps the gift will simply be death from your wretched existence!

Or a vase. Vases are cool.