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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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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