Its just a simple question as I am still new to D&D but is Drow an insult or just another name for Dark Elves? Is it something they call themselves? What would be an insult to them?
Most (if not all) elves hate the Drow. I think it has something to do with their nature. So if you called an elf a Drow they'd probably feel quite insulted.
The Underdark dwelling elves do refer to themselves as Drow, however, more commonly Drow would identify as being part of a noble house or as a devout of the spider deity Lolth first and foremost.
A Drow would probably be insulted if you mocked their deity Lolth or said anything that challenged their personal pride, strength, or knowledge.
Drow is just another name for dark elf. It's the more official term, I think. In fact, I've found that drow is used more than dark elf in most D&D supplements/books etc.
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Drow isn't insulting unless used against other subraces of elves. Though if anyone is looking to insult a Drow, here are some fun ones to use:
*Pale Face (Some of the ones from bellow the surface use this to insult one another considering the word for "pale" is the same word for "weak" in Undercommon.)
*Spider Kisser (This applies to those that believe in Lolth, though the ones that don't may still be offended.)
*Dirt/Soot/Dung Elf (This will offend the racist Drow because it implies simply grime as opposed to a heritage.)
*Ash Man/Woman (Also implies some sort of grime.)
*Moss Licker/Eater (Moss is often eaten in the Underdark, though it could imply uncivility.)
*Cave Man/Woman (Does not apply to Drow from Eberron, Aevendrow, Exandria, or Lorendrow. Offensive since it also implies uncivility from Drow native to the Underdark.)
*Drizzt Lookalike (If they know Drizzt -- which is highly likely considering his fame -- they may be offended if they aren't goodly like the Drow hero.)
*Iblith (Means "excrement". While Drow use it for other races, it could be used for extra insult.)
*Mama's Boy (Because of the strong Matriarchal society, and the reminder of societal belief that males are lesser than females.)
*Daddy's Girl (Similar to "Mama's Boy", but is targeted for the women, and also implies that the woman is not in the Matron's favor and that they are weaker than men.)
*Web-Licker/Spider's-Thrall (Emphasizes the worship of Lolth.)
*Spider Sacrifice (Meaning that they're so useless that their only worth is to be sacrificed.)
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Its just a simple question as I am still new to D&D but is Drow an insult or just another name for Dark Elves? Is it something they call themselves? What would be an insult to them?
Most (if not all) elves hate the Drow. I think it has something to do with their nature. So if you called an elf a Drow they'd probably feel quite insulted.
The Underdark dwelling elves do refer to themselves as Drow, however, more commonly Drow would identify as being part of a noble house or as a devout of the spider deity Lolth first and foremost.
A Drow would probably be insulted if you mocked their deity Lolth or said anything that challenged their personal pride, strength, or knowledge.
"Drow" isn't a racial slur if that's what you're asking, but most dark elves would attack you on-sight regardless.
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Drow is just another name for dark elf. It's the more official term, I think. In fact, I've found that drow is used more than dark elf in most D&D supplements/books etc.
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Drow isn't insulting unless used against other subraces of elves. Though if anyone is looking to insult a Drow, here are some fun ones to use:
*Pale Face (Some of the ones from bellow the surface use this to insult one another considering the word for "pale" is the same word for "weak" in Undercommon.)
*Spider Kisser (This applies to those that believe in Lolth, though the ones that don't may still be offended.)
*Dirt/Soot/Dung Elf (This will offend the racist Drow because it implies simply grime as opposed to a heritage.)
*Ash Man/Woman (Also implies some sort of grime.)
*Moss Licker/Eater (Moss is often eaten in the Underdark, though it could imply uncivility.)
*Cave Man/Woman (Does not apply to Drow from Eberron, Aevendrow, Exandria, or Lorendrow. Offensive since it also implies uncivility from Drow native to the Underdark.)
*Drizzt Lookalike (If they know Drizzt -- which is highly likely considering his fame -- they may be offended if they aren't goodly like the Drow hero.)
*Iblith (Means "excrement". While Drow use it for other races, it could be used for extra insult.)
*Mama's Boy (Because of the strong Matriarchal society, and the reminder of societal belief that males are lesser than females.)
*Daddy's Girl (Similar to "Mama's Boy", but is targeted for the women, and also implies that the woman is not in the Matron's favor and that they are weaker than men.)
*Web-Licker/Spider's-Thrall (Emphasizes the worship of Lolth.)
*Spider Sacrifice (Meaning that they're so useless that their only worth is to be sacrificed.)