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Shadowlord
Master of Realmslore
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 Posted - 25 Jan 2004 : 18:02:20
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The race they show as gloamings in the Underdark campaign accessory are kind of cool, but I've never even heard of them before now. Luminescent skin SHOULD NOT BE HAPPENING if a gloaming is a planetouched being descended from natives of Toril and THE PLANE OF SHADOW!!!! No luminescence in the plane of shadow! Plus, where do the wings come from???? However, I would like some more info on this race if possible, because they seem sort of cool. Not as cool as drow, of course , but cool nontheless.
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The Chosen of Vhaeraun
"Nature is governed by certain immutable rules. By virtue of claw and fang, the lion will always triumph over the goat.Given time, the pounding of the sea will wear away the stone. And when dark elves mingle with the lighter races, the offspring invariably take after the dark parent. It is all much the same. That which is greater shall prevail. Our numbers increase steadily, both through birth and conquest. The dark elves are the dominant race, so ordained by the gods." Ka'Narlist of the Ilythiiri. |
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Green Giant
Seeker
USA
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Posted - 26 Jan 2004 : 04:27:08
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I tend to view the luminescence as a way to communicate and possibly to attract prey. I liken it to deep sea fish. Many of them glow and a couple like the angler fish (?) use a bit of light to attract prey to them.
It could also be a defensive reaction to the everpresent gloom of the Plane of Shadows. |
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Shadowlord
Master of Realmslore
USA
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Posted - 27 Jan 2004 : 02:27:31
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| Ah, interesting thought. Mayhaps you have a tad more information on this new race? |
The Chosen of Vhaeraun
"Nature is governed by certain immutable rules. By virtue of claw and fang, the lion will always triumph over the goat.Given time, the pounding of the sea will wear away the stone. And when dark elves mingle with the lighter races, the offspring invariably take after the dark parent. It is all much the same. That which is greater shall prevail. Our numbers increase steadily, both through birth and conquest. The dark elves are the dominant race, so ordained by the gods." Ka'Narlist of the Ilythiiri. |
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UNDERDARK Campaign Accessory - Race: Gloamings
