Drow society - Page 6

Link · 08-08-2004, 02:33 PM

Or they just had a shoeshine accident

Attalus · 08-08-2004, 03:27 PM

I just think it was because black-skinned Elves with white hair and beautiful, large-bosomed women with whips sounded sexy to somebody. ;D

Stratos · 08-08-2004, 04:14 PM

What? Did you create the Drow, Attalus?

Attalus · 08-08-2004, 06:45 PM

No, I think somebody with a lot closer ties to TSR than I do did that. I wish I could.

Timber Loftis · 08-08-2004, 07:48 PM

Interesting thoughts on the dark-skinned nature of drow. Here's another one to toss in the mix -- natural selection. For at least some time the Drow probably lived closer to the surface and survived by night raids. Such conditions would have naturally selected for darker skin.

Bozos of Bones · 08-08-2004, 08:06 PM

Nope, it hasn't been that long. They haven't survived by night raids, that's something they do for fun(make spider queen happy). They've always been a bit dark skinned, even brown, but then they were cursed by gods and cast into the caverns.

Encard · 08-08-2004, 08:47 PM

According to the 2ed Complete Book of Elves, drow appearance (black skin, white hair, red eyes) is an echo of their internal corruption. The section saying this also mentions their dealing with "the forces that would one day corrupt them" shortly before saying this, so I wouldn't be surprised if it had something to do with their dealing with fiends, as well (I assume that's part of the forces mentioned).

DrowArchmage: You've read the War of the Spider Queen books that are out so far, right? Some of what you've said sounds like it, but just checking.

Ziroc · 08-09-2004, 03:37 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by DrowArchmage:
Does anyone ever get confused like ok why did that dude just stab his own brother inthe back or why do they have to train so hard or any questions like that just ask and i'll tell,afterall its my way

(In a reporters voice)

How does it feel to know that your God, Lloth went silent, and Ched Nasad was destroyed?

Watch out, The Duergar are coming to Menzo with the stonefire...

[If ya don't get it, read the 'War of the Spiderqueen' Sextet series)

DrowArchmage · 08-09-2004, 07:26 PM

yup,thats about right.did you read the 3rd book?

T-D-C · 08-09-2004, 08:46 PM

From reading this thread I just ordered the first 5 books in the war of the spider queen series. I keep asking my post man where my books are.

HURRY UP AMAZON! Bring me my books!

08-08-2004, 03:27 PM	#52
Attalus Symbol of Bane Join Date: November 26, 2001 Location: Texas Age: 75 Posts: 8,167	I just think it was because black-skinned Elves with white hair and beautiful, large-bosomed women with whips sounded sexy to somebody. ;D __________________ Even Heroes sometimes fail...

08-08-2004, 04:14 PM	#53
Stratos Vampire Join Date: January 29, 2003 Location: Sweden Age: 43 Posts: 3,888	What? Did you create the Drow, Attalus? __________________ Nothing is impossible, it's just a matter of probability.

08-08-2004, 06:45 PM	#54
Attalus Symbol of Bane Join Date: November 26, 2001 Location: Texas Age: 75 Posts: 8,167	No, I think somebody with a lot closer ties to TSR than I do did that. I wish I could. __________________ Even Heroes sometimes fail...

08-08-2004, 07:48 PM	#55
Timber Loftis 40th Level Warrior Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 11,916	Interesting thoughts on the dark-skinned nature of drow. Here's another one to toss in the mix -- natural selection. For at least some time the Drow probably lived closer to the surface and survived by night raids. Such conditions would have naturally selected for darker skin. __________________

08-08-2004, 08:06 PM	#56
Bozos of Bones Apophis Join Date: July 29, 2003 Location: The Underdark cavern of Zagreb Age: 37 Posts: 4,679	Nope, it hasn't been that long. They haven't survived by night raids, that's something they do for fun(make spider queen happy). They've always been a bit dark skinned, even brown, but then they were cursed by gods and cast into the caverns. __________________ MAKE LOVE, NOT SPAM!

08-08-2004, 02:33 PM	#51
Link Jack Burton Join Date: May 15, 2001 Location: The Netherlands Age: 39 Posts: 5,888	Or they just had a shoeshine accident

08-08-2004, 08:47 PM	#57
Encard Quintesson Join Date: June 13, 2001 Location: Darkness Age: 37 Posts: 1,033	According to the 2ed Complete Book of Elves, drow appearance (black skin, white hair, red eyes) is an echo of their internal corruption. The section saying this also mentions their dealing with "the forces that would one day corrupt them" shortly before saying this, so I wouldn't be surprised if it had something to do with their dealing with fiends, as well (I assume that's part of the forces mentioned). DrowArchmage: You've read the War of the Spider Queen books that are out so far, right? Some of what you've said sounds like it, but just checking.

08-09-2004, 07:26 PM	#59
DrowArchmage Mephistopheles Join Date: July 29, 2004 Location: Mt. Pleasant, MI Age: 33 Posts: 1,400	yup,thats about right.did you read the 3rd book? __________________ "Love is an odd thing, as odd a thing there is" -al'Lan Mandragoran, Last Lord of the Seven Towers

08-09-2004, 08:46 PM	#60
T-D-C Ironworks Moderator Join Date: October 26, 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 43 Posts: 4,415	From reading this thread I just ordered the first 5 books in the war of the spider queen series. I keep asking my post man where my books are. HURRY UP AMAZON! Bring me my books! __________________

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