The Dow, Exotics

From Atlantic Roleplay Wiki

Title: The Dow, Exotics

Author: Cleo the Scholar

At first glance you may mistake these creatures to be human! Upon furthur expection these peoples happen to be a very exotic race of humanoid inhabitants of Sosaria. The Dow are a people hidden from society and daily functions of Sosaria.

Dow although perceived as being evil in the eye of humans, are in fact kind and loving towards each other. The Dow are the least numbered race in Sosaria. The Dow will shy away from large crowds and tend to hide in shadows watching human cities. The Dow are a very odatious people and won't have a problem coming up to you for a conversation, Don't expect this to occur if you are in group of 3+ humans! The Dow are rejected by human standards, and thought to be extremely evil, and are marked this way. The Dow will hold an evil title.

It may seem the Dow are an endangered species in Sosaria this is not true! The Dow are an almost invulnerable race to modern human weapons. Fancying in literature and the arts, the Dow are very intelligent people. But dont think you can approuch one to ask questions. The Dow despise humans for outcasting them from society. To find a Dow visit a mediumly populated city. The Dow will usually hide in shadows or under rooftops watching humans curiously. To Recognize a Dow

1. Tall handsom figure

2. Totally white skin

3. Rideing upon neither lama or horse. The Dow are a very picky bunch. A Dow seeing horses and lamas to be a dirty animal will instead ride an ostard or magical mount.

4. A Dow will have brightly colored hair. Because of the Dow's lack of pigment in their skin they mark their beauty by thier colorful hair. Now that you know what they look like you can find them more easily.

But having a conversation with them is tricky. Humans have a long history of violence and stupidity in the eyes of the Dow. A human would have to win the trust of a Dow before conversations or interactions. Because of the Dow's enormous intelligence they find it fascinating and funny to help humans who are new to sosaia.

If you have a question about the origins of the universe or the creation of Sosaria, A Dow will most likely have an answer. So upon your travels you should come across a Dow, Don't disturb him with questions our trouble him with your needs! Instead offer gifts of materials recite poetry. Somtimes the Dow will not understand the human language at all! The Dow are very clever when it comes to speech. A Dow will frown upon you should you try to speak their language falsely.

Here are some terms you may use.

Remember speak these correctly or a Dow will ignore you!

"Excuse me" (Zarin Toll)

"Hey!" (Tag!)

"Yes" (Zen)

"No" (Zan)

If at first a Dow will not speak to you. Offer him somthing. The Dow will look upon strange gifts of exotic fruit, colorful objects, wine, shells and books.

Literature is a must have for the Dow! If you have any book of writing a Dow will certainly accept it!

The Dow religion is very complex. The Dow worship whisps and follow the chaotic rituals of the armageddon spell. Because of the hate for human barbarism of the Dow's friendly whisp brethren the Dow seek the cleansing of Sosaria.

This concludes my survey of the Dow people of Sosaria. I plan to include more additions to my report. If should I not return from the shadowy deep forrest where the Dow reside, please finish my survey!

-Cleo the scholar