The Slaughter King (Xion Gladious) Profile.

When you want to ask out of character questions, discuss plots, talk about roleplaying or simply present your character’s bio, this is the place to do so. Small OOC bits may be accepted in the roleplaying forums, but this is the place for the larger posts. Do keep the topics related to the roleplaying however, otherwise go to the General Discussion forum.

Moderators: Shir'le E. Illios, Bhaern Quel

Arya Baenre
Resident
Posts: 538
Joined: Tue Oct 09, 2007 12:57 am
Contact:

Post by Arya Baenre »

But HOW? Spiders are worshipped by these Priestesses! HOw can the term "Spider-kisser" be anything but complimenting? ... of course, to a Priestess of Eilistraee, fro example, it would indeed be insulting, but not for one of Llolth!
This --->Image<--- is NOT a request.


Your hair is pretty like a tree.
Malek
Champion
Posts: 737
Joined: Wed Sep 05, 2007 11:08 pm
Location: Rochester, NY. USA

Post by Malek »

That's what I thought, it's just I saw it used in places where it didn't make sense.
My patron deity is Freddie Mercury.

"If you wanna find out what's behind these cold eyes, you'll just have to claw your way through this disguise."-Pink Floyd
Bhaern Quel
Demigod
Posts: 2103
Joined: Tue Feb 14, 2006 10:32 pm

Post by Bhaern Quel »

[quote="Arya Baenre":kn10g4nz]But HOW? Spiders are worshipped by these Priestesses! HOw can the term "Spider-kisser" be anything but complimenting? ... of course, to a Priestess of Eilistraee, fro example, it would indeed be insulting, but not for one of Llolth![/quote:kn10g4nz]

Well respect for spiders is not quite the same thing as kissing a spider. Perhaps in human terms something like calling a person a dog kisser. Few people actual kiss their dog, a few more let a dog lick thier face (and call it a kiss), most as best I can tell avoid such close contact with their dogs.

Spider kisser clearly can be an insult to the Lolth worshiping Drow, as they do not kiss sprders. The implication of course is that they are equal to or less then a spider.
Arya Baenre
Resident
Posts: 538
Joined: Tue Oct 09, 2007 12:57 am
Contact:

Post by Arya Baenre »

But in the WOTSQ, it said that all drow were taught to give their life to any hungry spider (For example), so wouldn't that just be underlining the fact that Llolth worshippers are dirt compared to Spiders and that to ignore a spider in need is to get out of Llolth's Favour? I'm starting to get what you mean by saying "rude", but I still don't get how a Priestess of Llolth would find it that rude ...
This --->Image<--- is NOT a request.


Your hair is pretty like a tree.
Xion
Maid
Maid
Posts: 159
Joined: Wed Oct 10, 2007 5:15 pm
Contact:

Post by Xion »

[quote="Bhaern Quel":2esmen7m][quote="Malek":2esmen7m]Am I the only one who doesn't know what a spider kisser is?[/quote:2esmen7m]

Well I was online for a long time before I saw the term.

IAE a "spider kisser" refers to a worshipper of Lolth

Oh the term clearly is not racist as some Drow use the term to apply to other Drow. It though clearly an insult to followers of Lolth.[/quote:2esmen7m]

I never stated that the term bothers me. But it is clearly meant to be offensive. Anyways. What happened to the role play? It just kinda slowed to near halt.
User avatar
Narsia Ny'Dhun
Resident
Posts: 450
Joined: Sun Mar 25, 2007 3:51 pm
Contact:

Post by Narsia Ny'Dhun »

It does that sometimes, especially during the week. It should pick up again when peoples creative juices start flowing again.
Harl l'drathir udos alure, Eilistraee lu'Anixiel ulu kyorl udossa zuch
User avatar
Delvaro
Regular
Posts: 304
Joined: Wed Oct 10, 2007 10:23 am
Location: 30km South O' Moscow

Post by Delvaro »

i hate spiders... bees even more... but the hell CAN kiss a spider? its disgusting!!!
User avatar
Narsia Ny'Dhun
Resident
Posts: 450
Joined: Sun Mar 25, 2007 3:51 pm
Contact:

Post by Narsia Ny'Dhun »

But tarantulas are so soft and fuzzy!


*gags a little at the thought*
Harl l'drathir udos alure, Eilistraee lu'Anixiel ulu kyorl udossa zuch
Xion
Maid
Maid
Posts: 159
Joined: Wed Oct 10, 2007 5:15 pm
Contact:

Post by Xion »

Funny thought. Me being An Arachnophobic Drow that Worships Lloth. *Cackles*
User avatar
Narsia Ny'Dhun
Resident
Posts: 450
Joined: Sun Mar 25, 2007 3:51 pm
Contact:

Post by Narsia Ny'Dhun »

I know what you mean. That was one of my biggest issues when I first started reading up on the drow, because I have horrible arachnophobia.
Harl l'drathir udos alure, Eilistraee lu'Anixiel ulu kyorl udossa zuch
Arya Baenre
Resident
Posts: 538
Joined: Tue Oct 09, 2007 12:57 am
Contact:

Post by Arya Baenre »

=D Spiders are wicked! ... when they're a safe distance away from you xD
This --->Image<--- is NOT a request.


Your hair is pretty like a tree.
Xion
Maid
Maid
Posts: 159
Joined: Wed Oct 10, 2007 5:15 pm
Contact:

Post by Xion »

Arya Baenre
Resident
Posts: 538
Joined: Tue Oct 09, 2007 12:57 am
Contact:

Post by Arya Baenre »

... Enjoy what? *Headtilt/backs away* :p
This --->Image<--- is NOT a request.


Your hair is pretty like a tree.
Malek
Champion
Posts: 737
Joined: Wed Sep 05, 2007 11:08 pm
Location: Rochester, NY. USA

Post by Malek »

*shudders as chills run up and down my spine* I hate spiders. They scare me.
My patron deity is Freddie Mercury.

"If you wanna find out what's behind these cold eyes, you'll just have to claw your way through this disguise."-Pink Floyd
User avatar
Sancha
Maid
Maid
Posts: 81
Joined: Mon Mar 05, 2007 4:56 pm

Post by Sancha »

[quote="Arya Baenre":2e6h29jh]But in the WOTSQ, it said that all drow were taught to give their life to any hungry spider (For example), so wouldn't that just be underlining the fact that Llolth worshippers are dirt compared to Spiders and that to ignore a spider in need is to get out of Llolth's Favour? I'm starting to get what you mean by saying "rude", but I still don't get how a Priestess of Llolth would find it that rude ...[/quote:2e6h29jh]

Because a preistess of Lloth demands respect, and expects to be referred to by one of her proper titles, as is her due-- not referred to with a derisive term that indicates she copulates with spiders.

And yes, while all drow are taught to give their lives to a hungry spider (according to WOTSQ, can't recall seeing that anywhere else ever), they really would only expect males and weaklings to do so. A strong and cunning priestess would never do such a thing. No. Way. She would feed the spider by giving it someone ELSE to feed on. ;) and THAT, would earn her favour from Lolth.


{edit: Keep in mind as well that in most drow city-states ruled by the clergy of Lolth, the drow are told that there ARE no other drow gods. The term 'spiderkisser' is used by Drow who do not worship the Spiderbitch, to refer to those that do. Which implies that not all drow DO worship the Spider Queen. Which, in the eyes of most of her clergy, is a [b:2e6h29jh]deep blasphemy[/b:2e6h29jh]. Which is exactly why the term is so popular amongst the Children of the Masked Lord of Night. ;) }

Hope that answers your question.
First Shadow Incantrix of the Shadow''s Church
Specialist in Necromancy and Abjuration
Master of Sargh''elgg and Kyorlin Plynn -The Watch & Take -
Fighter 4/ Wizard 10/ Incantrix 6
Post Reply