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{{Verbinfo
A '''BOW''' is an action traditionally used by males to show deference to another.
|verb=BOW

|type=Roleplaying
===Help===
|wedding=Yes
<div {{log}}>
|citizen=Ta'Illistim
>bow help
|race=Aelotoi, Erithian, Halfling, Human, Half-elf

|culture=Illistim
Usage:
|help=Yes
|verbinfo=Yes
|pageintro={{TOCright}}{{boldmono|BOW}} is roleplaying verb. Bowing is an action traditionally used by males to show deference to another. There are additional options available for elves of the [[Ta'Illistim|Illistim]] culture or with Ta'Illistim full citizenship as well as the [[Halfling]], [[Human]], [[Aelotoi]], [[Half-Elven]], and [[Erithian]] races.
}}
==Help==
<pre{{log2}}>Usage:
BOW - Bow
BOW - Bow
BOW {target} - Bow to someone or something.
BOW {target} - Bow to someone or something.
BOW JOIN {target} - Bow to someone and join their group.
BOW JOIN {target} - Bow to someone and join their group.
BOW HOLD {target} - Bow to someone and offer them your arm.
BOW HOLD {target} - Bow to someone and offer them your arm.
BOW SET (OPTION) - Shows or sets the BOW verb options available.
BOW SET (OPTION) - Shows or sets the BOW verb options available.</pre>

</div>
; Racial Styles
===[[Verb]] Info===
To view available racial styles, click <span class="mw-customtoggle-racialstyles" role="link" style="color:#0000ff">'''here'''</span>.
<div {{log}}>
<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-racialstyles">
>verb info bow<br>
:; Human and Half-Elven
<pre{{log2}}>Where {style) is one of the following:
CONTEMPTUOUSLY
GRANDLY
MOCKINGLY
RESPECTFULLY
SUBMISSIVELY</pre>

:; Erithian
<pre{{log2}}>Where {style} is one of the following:
FOLD FLOOR GRACEFULLY
CROSS GLIDE RECOGNITION
HANDS</pre>

:; Aelotian
<pre{{log2}}>Where {style} is one of the following:
WINGS</pre></div>

==Verb Info==
<pre{{log2}}>
Verb information for verb "BOW":
Verb information for verb "BOW":


People targets:
'''{{blue|People targets:}}'''

CATHEDRAL WEDDING - You bow slightly to (target), in loving acknowledgement of
the bond you share.
STANDARD - You bow to (target).
WAVEDANCER WEDDING - You knuckle your forehead with a sly wink as you drop a deep
CATHEDRAL WEDDING - You bow slightly to (target), in loving acknowledgement of the bond you share.
bow in (target's) direction.
WAVEDANCER WEDDING - You knuckle your forehead with a sly wink as you drop a deep bow in (target's) direction.
STANDARD - You bow to (target).
CHAPEL WEDDING - Placing one hand formally behind your back, you cross the other in front of you as you bow slightly at the waist to (target).
ETERNAL WEDDING - Folding one arm behind your back and the other across your waist, you bow deeply to (target), though your eyes never leave (his/her) own.
HALFLING - Folding your left arm behind your back and dipping to one knee,
you bow respectfully to (target) and incline your head.
HALFLING - Folding your left arm behind your back and dipping to one knee, you bow respectfully to (target) and incline your head.
ILLISTIM - Your bow to (target) is graceful and perfunctory, as is the
ILLISTIM - Your bow to (target) is graceful and perfunctory, as is the brief nod of your head that accompanies it.
brief nod of your head that accompanies it.
ERITHIAN - You bow to (target), your movements as graceful as a hawk gliding on the wind.
AELOTOI - You turn to (target) and bow low, spreading your wings for all to see.
HUMAN - Sweeping your arm outward, you bow low in a grand fashion before (target).

'''{{blue|Object targets:}}'''
STANDARD - In a strange gesture, you bow to (object).
ILLISTIM - You defer to the (target), favoring it with a perfunctory bow.

'''{{blue|Creature targets:}}'''
STANDARD - You bow to (creature).
HALFLING - Folding your left arm behind your back and dipping to one knee, you bow respectfully to (target) and incline your head.
ILLISTIM
FIRST PERSON - Such a gesture would be beneath you.
OTHERS - Person glances at (target), regarding it with a critical eye.
ERITHIAN - You bow to (target), your movements as graceful as a hawk gliding on the wind.
AELOTOI - You turn to (target) and bow low, spreading your wings for all to see.
HUMAN - Sweeping your arm outward, you bow low in a grand fashion before (target).

'''{{blue|No target:}}'''
STANDARD - You bow.
HALFLING - Folding your left arm behind your back and dipping to one knee, you bow respectfully and incline your head.
ILLISTIM - Your bow is graceful and perfunctory, as is the brief nod of your head that accompanies it.
ERITHIAN - You bow with sweeping grace, like a hawk gliding on the wind.
AELOTOI - You bow low, spreading your wings for all to see.
HUMAN - Sweeping your arm outward, you bow low in a grand fashion.

'''{{blue|NOTE: ONLY first person messaging is listed unless it differs substantially from other versions. Wedding messaging will only work with your spouse, all other targets default to standard messaging. Messaging without an option shown applies to all options. Special scripts and areas may override listed messaging.}}'''
</pre>

===Styles===
: '''Half-Elven'''
<pre{{log2}}>
'''{{blue|Styles:}}'''
HUMAN AND HALF-ELF
HUMAN - With practiced ease, you offer a traditional (culture) bow.
CONTEMPT - You make a contemptuous half-bow.
GRAND - Sweeping your arm outward, you bow low in a grand fashion.
MOCKING - You bow mockingly, your every move a grotesque exaggeration.
RESPECT - Fixing your eyes firmly on the ground, you bow respectfully.
SUBMISSIVE - You bow low, abasing yourself before all.
</pre>

: '''Human and Half-Elven'''
<pre{{log2}}>
'''{{blue|Styles:}}'''
HALF-ELF
BLEND - You sketch a bow, your movements a harmonious blend of human vigor and elven grace.
CLASH - You sketch an awkward bow that somehow manages to pit your human vigor against your elven grace, resulting in a dissonance of movement that is the envy of none.

</pre>

==Usage==
==={{boldmono|BOW SET}}===
Below is an example of {{boldmono|BOW SET}}. This will vary based on available race, citizenship, or culture.
<pre{{log2}}>You have the following options available to you:
Standard
Halfling

Your current option is:
Standard

Please click VERB INFO BOW to see details about the available options.</pre>

===Standard===
====Untargeted====
{{VerbTableStart |header1= Style |header2= }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= None |modifier2= |1Pview= You bow. |3Pview= }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Amused |modifier2= |1Pview= Amused, you bow slightly and offer brief acknowledgement by inclining your head. |3Pview= }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Citizenship<sup>1</sup> |modifier2= |1Pview= You perform a bow characteristic of those from {city}. |3Pview= }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Clumsy |modifier2= |1Pview= You go to bow and then fall over. Clumsy oaf! |3Pview= }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Courteous |modifier2= |1Pview= You place an arm against your waist and courteously bow. |3Pview= }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Coy |modifier2= |1Pview= You flash a quick wink before placing one hand across your waist and the other behind your back as you lean forward into a coy bow. |3Pview= }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Culture<sup>2</sup> |modifier2= |1Pview= You perform a bow characteristic of {culture}. |3Pview= }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Cursory |modifier2= |1Pview= You bend slightly at the waist in a cursory bow. |3Pview= }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Curt |modifier2= |1Pview= You reluctantly give a very brief bow. |3Pview= }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Deep |modifier2= |1Pview= You bow deeply. |3Pview= }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Dignity |modifier2= |1Pview= Laying one hand behind your back, palm open, and one across your waist, you bow with an air of great dignity. |3Pview= }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Distracted |modifier2= |1Pview= You bow slightly, displaying clear signs of distraction but not missing your duty to etiquette. |3Pview= }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Esteem |modifier2= |1Pview= You extends open hands while gracefully scraping your right leg behind to lean forward in a subtle bow of esteem. |3Pview= }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Exaggerated |modifier2= |1Pview= Smirking, you offer an exaggerated bow full of flourishes and mocking acknowledgement. |3Pview= }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Flippant |modifier2= |1Pview= Affecting a smirk and quirking your brow, you flippantly bow in a display of mocking respect. |3Pview= }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Hurried |modifier2= |1Pview= Remembering your manners at the last moment, you give a hurried bow. |3Pview= }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Overcome |modifier2= |1Pview= Overcome with emotions, you lay your hand on your heart and bow slightly, utilizing etiquette when all words have failed you. |3Pview= }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Perfunctory |modifier2= |1Pview= You offer a perfunctory bow that is poised, calm, and collected. |3Pview= }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Polite |modifier2= |1Pview= Inclining your head slightly, you offer the most minimal of bows with an air of utmost politeness. |3Pview= }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Race |modifier2= |1Pview= You perform a distinctly {racial} bow. |3Pview= }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Recognition |modifier2= |1Pview= Nodding slightly, you bow in recognition. |3Pview= }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Silent |modifier2= |1Pview= Closing your eyes, you slowly bow your head, taking a moment to pause in a silent display of respect. |3Pview= }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Sneer |modifier2= |1Pview= Your lips curl into a contemptuous sneer as you perform a stiff, shallow bow. |3Pview= }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Solemn |modifier2= |1Pview= Clasping your hands before you, you solemnly close your eyes and bow your head in a sign of the utmost respect. |3Pview= }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Stage |modifier2= |1Pview= You lift your hands over your head before dropping them with exaggerated poise as you fold into a bow to the right, then stand and bow to the left. |3Pview= }}
{{Table end}}
: <sup>1</sup> One must be a citizen of a town to utilize.
: <sup>2</sup> One must have a culture selected to utilize.

====Targeted====
Unless otherwise noted, targeted styles mirror untargeted versions.
{{VerbTableStart |header1= Target |header2= |2Pview= Yes}}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Person<br>Creature |modifier2= |1Pview= You bow to (target). |2Pview= {{addmetext}} |3Pview= }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Object |modifier2= |1Pview= In a strange gesture, you bow to (object). |2Pview= N/A |3Pview= }}
{{Table end}}

===Wedding===
{{VerbTableStart |header1= Type |header2= |2Pview= Yes}}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Cathedral |modifier2= |1Pview= You bow slightly to (target), in loving acknowledgement of the bond you share. |2Pview= Husband bows to you, in acknowledgement of his love and respect. |3Pview= Husband bows slightly to Wife, a loving gesture of their mutual respect. }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Wavedancer |modifier2= |1Pview= You knuckle your forehead with a sly wink as you drop a deep bow in (target's) direction. |2Pview= Husband knuckles his forehead with a sly wink as he drops a deep bow in your direction. |3Pview= Husband knuckles his forehead with a sly wink as he drops a deep bow in Wife's direction. }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Chapel |modifier2= |1Pview= Placing one hand formally behind your back, you cross the other in front of you as you bow slightly at the waist to Wife. |2Pview= Placing one hand formally behind his back, Husband crosses the other in front of him as he bows slightly at the waist to you. |3Pview= Placing one hand formally behind his back, Husband crosses the other in front of him as he bows slightly at the waist to Wife. }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Eternal |modifier2= |1Pview= Folding one arm behind your back and the other across your waist, you bow deeply to (target), though your eyes never leave (his/her) own. |2Pview= {{addmetext}} |3Pview= }}
{{Table end}}

===Aelotoi===
<small>'''''Note:''' This verb can be done by itself after {{boldmono|BOW SET AELOTOI}} or with {{boldmono|BOW WING}}.''</small>
{{VerbTableStart |header1= Target |header2= |2Pview= Yes}}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= None |modifier2= |1Pview= You bow low, spreading your wings for all to see. |2Pview= N/A |3Pview= Person bows low, spreading her wings for all to see. }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Any |modifier2= |1Pview= You turn to (target) and bow low, spreading your wings for all to see. |2Pview= Person turns to you and bows low, spreading her wings for all to see. |3Pview= }}
{{Table end}}

===Erithian===
====Untargeted====
{{VerbTableStart |header1= Style |header2= }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= None |modifier2= |1Pview= You bow with sweeping grace, like a hawk gliding on the wind. |3Pview= Person bows with sweeping grace, like a hawk gliding on the wind. }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Cross |modifier2= |1Pview= Crossing your arms over your chest, palms flat against each shoulder, you bow. |3Pview= Crossing her arms over her chest, palms flat against each shoulder, Person bows. }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Glide |modifier2= |1Pview= You glide into a deep bow. |3Pview= Person glides into a deep bow. }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Floor |modifier2= |1Pview= You bow from the waist in a fluid movement, touching your forehead to the floor. |3Pview= Person bows from the waist in a fluid movement, touching her forehead to the floor. }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Hands or<br>Fold with Empty Hands |modifier2= |1Pview= Folding your hands together, you bow shallowly from the waist. |3Pview= Folding her hands together, Person bows shallowly from the waist. }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Fold with Object in Hand |modifier2= |1Pview= You bring your (item) toward your torso and bow shallowly from the waist. |3Pview= Person brings her (item) toward her torso and bows shallowly from the waist. }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Graceful |modifier2= |1Pview= You bow with sweeping grace, like a hawk gliding on the wind. |3Pview= Person bows with sweeping grace, like a hawk gliding on the wind. }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Recognition |modifier2= |1Pview= Nodding slightly, you bow an acknowledgement. |3Pview= Nodding slightly, Person bows an acknowledgement. }}
{{Table end}}

====Targeted====
Targeted styles work for any target. Erithians of a Dai utilize special hand signals when {{boldmono|BOWing}} to erithians of the same Dai.
{{VerbTableStart |header1= Style |header2= |2Pview= Yes}}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= None |modifier2= |1Pview= You bow to (target), your movements as graceful as a hawk. |2Pview= Person bows to you, her movements as graceful as a hawk gliding on the wind. |3Pview= }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Cross |modifier2= |1Pview= Crossing your arms over your chest, palms flat against each shoulder, you bow to (target). |2Pview= Crossing her arms over her chest, palms flat against each shoulder, Person bows to you. |3Pview= }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Floor |modifier2= |1Pview= You bow to (target) in a fluid movement, touching your forehead to the floor. |2Pview= Person bows to you in a fluid movement, touching her forehead to the floor. |3Pview= }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Glide |modifier2= |1Pview= You glide into a deep bow before (target). |2Pview= Person glides into a deep bow before you. |3Pview= }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Hands or<br>Fold with Empty Hands |modifier2= |1Pview= You fold your hands together and bow to (target), bending shallowly from the waist. |2Pview= Person folds her hands together and bows to you, bending shallowly from the waist. |3Pview= }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Fold with Object in Hand |modifier2= |1Pview= You bring your (item) toward your torso and bow to (target), bending shallowly from the waist. |2Pview= Person brings her (item) toward her torso and bows to you, bending shallowly from the waist. |3Pview= }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Graceful |modifier2= |1Pview= You bow to (target), your movements as graceful as a hawk gliding on the wind. |2Pview= Person bows to you, her movements as graceful as a hawk gliding on the wind. |3Pview= }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Recognition |modifier2= |1Pview= Nodding slightly to (target), you bow in recognition. |2Pview= Nodding slightly to you, Person bows in recognition. |3Pview= }}
{{Table end}}


===Halfling===
Object targets:
{{VerbTableStart |header1= Target |header2= |2Pview= Yes}}
STANDARD - In a strange gesture, you bow to (object).
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= None |modifier2= |1Pview= Folding your left arm behind your back and dipping to one knee, you bow respectfully and incline your head. |2Pview= N/A |3Pview= }}
ILLISTIM - You defer to the (target), favoring it with a perfunctory bow.
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Person<br>Creature |modifier2= |1Pview= Folding your left arm behind your back and dipping to one knee, you bow respectfully to (target) and incline your head. |2Pview= {{addmetext}} |3Pview= }}
{{Table end}}


===Human===
Creature targets:
<section begin=human />
STANDARD - You bow to (creature).
====Untargeted====
ILLISTIM
{| {{verbtable|80}}
FIRST PERSON - Such a gesture would be beneath you.
|- {{verbtableheader}}
OTHERS - Person glances at (target), regarding it with a critical eye.
! scope="col" | Style
! scope="col" style="width: 45%" | First
! scope="col" style="width: 45%" | Third
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader" | None/ Grand
| Sweeping your arm outward, you bow low in a grand fashion.
| Sweeping her arm outward, Xeraphina bows low in a grand fashion.
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader" | Contempt
| You make a contemptuous half-bow.
| Xeraphina makes a contemptuous half-bow.
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader" | Mocking
| You bow mockingly, your every move a grotesque exaggeration.
| Xeraphina bows mockingly, her every move a grotesque exaggeration.
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader" | Respect
| Fixing your eyes firmly on the ground, you bow respectfully.
| Xeraphina bows respectfully, her eyes fixed firmly on the ground.
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader" | Submissive
| You bow low, abasing yourself before all.
| Xeraphina bows low, abasing herself before all.
|}


====Targeted====
No target:
{| {{verbtable|80}}
STANDARD - You bow.
|- {{verbtableheader}}
HALFLING - Folding your left arm behind your back and dipping to one knee,
! scope="col" | Target<br>Style
you bow respectfully and incline your head.
! scope="col" style="width: 30%" | First
ILLISTIM - Your bow is graceful and perfunctory, as is the brief nod of
! scope="col" style="width: 30%" | Second
your head that accompanies it.
! scope="col" style="width: 30%" | Third
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader" | Person/ Creature/ Grand
| Sweeping your arm outward, you bow low in a grand fashion before (target).
| Sweeping her arm outward, Xeraphina bows low in a grand fashion before you.
| {{addmetext}}
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader" | Contempt
| You make a contemptuous half-bow to (target).
| Xeraphina makes a contemptuous half-bow to you.
| {{addmetext}}
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader" | Mocking
| You bow mockingly before (target), your every move a grotesque exaggeration.
| Xeraphina bows mockingly before you, her every move a grotesque exaggeration.
| {{addmetext}}
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader" | Respect
| Fixing your eyes firmly on the ground, you respectfully bow before (target).
| Xeraphina bows respectfully before you, her eyes fixed firmly on the ground.
| {{addmetext}}
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader" | Submissive
| You bow low, abasing yourself before (target).
| Xeraphina bows low, abasing herself before you.
| {{addmetext}}
|}<section end=human />


===Illistim Elf/Citizen===
Styles:
<section begin=illistim />
CONTEMPTUOUSLY - You make a contemptuous half-bow.
{| {{verbtable|80}}
GRANDLY - Sweeping your arm outward, you bow low in a grand fashion.
|- {{verbtableheader}}
MOCKINGLY - You bow mockingly, your every move a grotesque exaggeration.
! scope="col" | Target<br>Style
RESPECTFULLY - Fixing your eyes firmly on the ground, you bow respectfully.
! scope="col" style="width: 30%" | First
SUBMISSIVELY - You bow low, abasing yourself before all.
! scope="col" style="width: 30%" | Second
! scope="col" style="width: 30%" | Third
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader" | None
| Your bow is graceful and perfunctory, as is the brief nod of your head that accompanies it.
| N/A
| {{addmetext}}
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader" | Person
| Your bow to (target) is graceful and perfunctory, as is the brief nod of your head that accompanies it.
| {{addmetext}}
| {{addmetext}}
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader" | Object
| You defer to the (target), favoring it with a perfunctory bow.
| N/A
| {{addmetext}}
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader" | Creature
| Such a gesture would be beneath you.
| N/A
| Xeraphina glances at (target), regarding it with a critical eye.
|}<section end=illistim />


==See Also==
NOTE: ONLY first person messaging is listed unless it differs substantially from other versions. Wedding messaging will only work with your spouse, all other targets default to standard messaging. Messaging without an option shown applies to all options. Special scripts and areas may override listed messaging.
* [[CURTSY]]
</div>
* [[Announcement:Bow Styles Added]]
[[category:Verbs]]

Latest revision as of 17:59, 9 August 2026

BOW
Type Roleplaying
Wedding Yes
Citizen Ta'Illistim
Race Aelotoi, Erithian, Halfling, Human, Half-elf
Culture Illistim

BOW is roleplaying verb. Bowing is an action traditionally used by males to show deference to another. There are additional options available for elves of the Illistim culture or with Ta'Illistim full citizenship as well as the Halfling, Human, Aelotoi, Half-Elven, and Erithian races.

Help

Usage:
    BOW                  - Bow
    BOW {target}         - Bow to someone or something.
    BOW JOIN {target}    - Bow to someone and join their group.
    BOW HOLD {target}    - Bow to someone and offer them your arm.
    BOW SET (OPTION)     - Shows or sets the BOW verb options available.
Racial Styles

To view available racial styles, click here.

Human and Half-Elven
Where {style) is one of the following:
    CONTEMPTUOUSLY
    GRANDLY
    MOCKINGLY
    RESPECTFULLY
    SUBMISSIVELY
Erithian
Where {style} is one of the following:
    FOLD     FLOOR    GRACEFULLY
    CROSS    GLIDE    RECOGNITION
    HANDS
Aelotian
Where {style} is one of the following:
    WINGS

Verb Info

Verb information for verb "BOW":

People targets:

STANDARD           - You bow to (target).
CATHEDRAL WEDDING  - You bow slightly to (target), in loving acknowledgement of the bond you share.
WAVEDANCER WEDDING - You knuckle your forehead with a sly wink as you drop a deep bow in (target's) direction.
CHAPEL WEDDING     - Placing one hand formally behind your back, you cross the other in front of you as you bow slightly at the waist to (target).
ETERNAL WEDDING    - Folding one arm behind your back and the other across your waist, you bow deeply to (target), though your eyes never leave (his/her) own.
HALFLING           - Folding your left arm behind your back and dipping to one knee, you bow respectfully to (target) and incline your head.
ILLISTIM           - Your bow to (target) is graceful and perfunctory, as is the brief nod of your head that accompanies it.
ERITHIAN           - You bow to (target), your movements as graceful as a hawk gliding on the wind.
AELOTOI            - You turn to (target) and bow low, spreading your wings for all to see.
HUMAN              - Sweeping your arm outward, you bow low in a grand fashion before (target).

Object targets:
STANDARD           - In a strange gesture, you bow to (object).
ILLISTIM           - You defer to the (target), favoring it with a perfunctory bow.

Creature targets:
STANDARD           - You bow to (creature).
HALFLING           - Folding your left arm behind your back and dipping to one knee, you bow respectfully to (target) and incline your head.
ILLISTIM
  FIRST PERSON     - Such a gesture would be beneath you.
  OTHERS           - Person glances at (target), regarding it with a critical eye.
ERITHIAN           - You bow to (target), your movements as graceful as a hawk gliding on the wind.
AELOTOI            - You turn to (target) and bow low, spreading your wings for all to see.
HUMAN              - Sweeping your arm outward, you bow low in a grand fashion before (target).

No target:
STANDARD           - You bow.
HALFLING           - Folding your left arm behind your back and dipping to one knee, you bow respectfully and incline your head.
ILLISTIM           - Your bow is graceful and perfunctory, as is the brief nod of your head that accompanies it.
ERITHIAN           - You bow with sweeping grace, like a hawk gliding on the wind.
AELOTOI            - You bow low, spreading your wings for all to see.
HUMAN              - Sweeping your arm outward, you bow low in a grand fashion.

NOTE:  ONLY first person messaging is listed unless it differs substantially from other versions.  Wedding messaging will only work with your spouse, all other targets default to standard messaging.  Messaging without an option shown applies to all options.  Special scripts and areas may override listed messaging.

Styles

Half-Elven
Styles:
HUMAN AND HALF-ELF
  HUMAN            - With practiced ease, you offer a traditional (culture) bow.
  CONTEMPT         - You make a contemptuous half-bow.
  GRAND            - Sweeping your arm outward, you bow low in a grand fashion.
  MOCKING          - You bow mockingly, your every move a grotesque exaggeration.
  RESPECT          - Fixing your eyes firmly on the ground, you bow respectfully.
  SUBMISSIVE       - You bow low, abasing yourself before all.
Human and Half-Elven
Styles:
HALF-ELF
  BLEND            - You sketch a bow, your movements a harmonious blend of human vigor and elven grace.
  CLASH            - You sketch an awkward bow that somehow manages to pit your human vigor against your elven grace, resulting in a dissonance of movement that is the envy of none.

Usage

BOW SET

Below is an example of BOW SET. This will vary based on available race, citizenship, or culture. 

You have the following options available to you:
  Standard
  Halfling

Your current option is:
  Standard

Please click VERB INFO BOW to see details about the available options.

Standard

Untargeted

Style First Third
None You bow. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Amused Amused, you bow slightly and offer brief acknowledgement by inclining your head. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Citizenship1 You perform a bow characteristic of those from {city}. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Clumsy You go to bow and then fall over. Clumsy oaf! This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Courteous You place an arm against your waist and courteously bow. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Coy You flash a quick wink before placing one hand across your waist and the other behind your back as you lean forward into a coy bow. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Culture2 You perform a bow characteristic of {culture}. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Cursory You bend slightly at the waist in a cursory bow. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Curt You reluctantly give a very brief bow. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Deep You bow deeply. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Dignity Laying one hand behind your back, palm open, and one across your waist, you bow with an air of great dignity. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Distracted You bow slightly, displaying clear signs of distraction but not missing your duty to etiquette. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Esteem You extends open hands while gracefully scraping your right leg behind to lean forward in a subtle bow of esteem. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Exaggerated Smirking, you offer an exaggerated bow full of flourishes and mocking acknowledgement. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Flippant Affecting a smirk and quirking your brow, you flippantly bow in a display of mocking respect. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Hurried Remembering your manners at the last moment, you give a hurried bow. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Overcome Overcome with emotions, you lay your hand on your heart and bow slightly, utilizing etiquette when all words have failed you. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Perfunctory You offer a perfunctory bow that is poised, calm, and collected. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Polite Inclining your head slightly, you offer the most minimal of bows with an air of utmost politeness. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Race You perform a distinctly {racial} bow. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Recognition Nodding slightly, you bow in recognition. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Silent Closing your eyes, you slowly bow your head, taking a moment to pause in a silent display of respect. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Sneer Your lips curl into a contemptuous sneer as you perform a stiff, shallow bow. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Solemn Clasping your hands before you, you solemnly close your eyes and bow your head in a sign of the utmost respect. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Stage You lift your hands over your head before dropping them with exaggerated poise as you fold into a bow to the right, then stand and bow to the left. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
1 One must be a citizen of a town to utilize.
2 One must have a culture selected to utilize.

Targeted

Unless otherwise noted, targeted styles mirror untargeted versions.

Target First Second Third
Person
Creature 		You bow to (target). This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Object In a strange gesture, you bow to (object). N/A This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!

Wedding

Type First Second Third
Cathedral You bow slightly to (target), in loving acknowledgement of the bond you share. Husband bows to you, in acknowledgement of his love and respect. Husband bows slightly to Wife, a loving gesture of their mutual respect.
Wavedancer You knuckle your forehead with a sly wink as you drop a deep bow in (target's) direction. Husband knuckles his forehead with a sly wink as he drops a deep bow in your direction. Husband knuckles his forehead with a sly wink as he drops a deep bow in Wife's direction.
Chapel Placing one hand formally behind your back, you cross the other in front of you as you bow slightly at the waist to Wife. Placing one hand formally behind his back, Husband crosses the other in front of him as he bows slightly at the waist to you. Placing one hand formally behind his back, Husband crosses the other in front of him as he bows slightly at the waist to Wife.
Eternal Folding one arm behind your back and the other across your waist, you bow deeply to (target), though your eyes never leave (his/her) own. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!

Aelotoi

Note: This verb can be done by itself after BOW SET AELOTOI or with BOW WING.

Target First Second Third
None You bow low, spreading your wings for all to see. N/A Person bows low, spreading her wings for all to see.
Any You turn to (target) and bow low, spreading your wings for all to see. Person turns to you and bows low, spreading her wings for all to see. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!

Erithian

Untargeted

Style First Third
None You bow with sweeping grace, like a hawk gliding on the wind. Person bows with sweeping grace, like a hawk gliding on the wind.
Cross Crossing your arms over your chest, palms flat against each shoulder, you bow. Crossing her arms over her chest, palms flat against each shoulder, Person bows.
Glide You glide into a deep bow. Person glides into a deep bow.
Floor You bow from the waist in a fluid movement, touching your forehead to the floor. Person bows from the waist in a fluid movement, touching her forehead to the floor.
Hands or
Fold with Empty Hands 		Folding your hands together, you bow shallowly from the waist. Folding her hands together, Person bows shallowly from the waist.
Fold with Object in Hand You bring your (item) toward your torso and bow shallowly from the waist. Person brings her (item) toward her torso and bows shallowly from the waist.
Graceful You bow with sweeping grace, like a hawk gliding on the wind. Person bows with sweeping grace, like a hawk gliding on the wind.
Recognition Nodding slightly, you bow an acknowledgement. Nodding slightly, Person bows an acknowledgement.

Targeted

Targeted styles work for any target. Erithians of a Dai utilize special hand signals when BOWing to erithians of the same Dai.

Style First Second Third
None You bow to (target), your movements as graceful as a hawk. Person bows to you, her movements as graceful as a hawk gliding on the wind. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Cross Crossing your arms over your chest, palms flat against each shoulder, you bow to (target). Crossing her arms over her chest, palms flat against each shoulder, Person bows to you. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Floor You bow to (target) in a fluid movement, touching your forehead to the floor. Person bows to you in a fluid movement, touching her forehead to the floor. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Glide You glide into a deep bow before (target). Person glides into a deep bow before you. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Hands or
Fold with Empty Hands 		You fold your hands together and bow to (target), bending shallowly from the waist. Person folds her hands together and bows to you, bending shallowly from the waist. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Fold with Object in Hand You bring your (item) toward your torso and bow to (target), bending shallowly from the waist. Person brings her (item) toward her torso and bows to you, bending shallowly from the waist. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Graceful You bow to (target), your movements as graceful as a hawk gliding on the wind. Person bows to you, her movements as graceful as a hawk gliding on the wind. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Recognition Nodding slightly to (target), you bow in recognition. Nodding slightly to you, Person bows in recognition. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!

Halfling

Target First Second Third
None Folding your left arm behind your back and dipping to one knee, you bow respectfully and incline your head. N/A This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Person
Creature 		Folding your left arm behind your back and dipping to one knee, you bow respectfully to (target) and incline your head. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!

Human

Untargeted

Style First Third
None/ Grand Sweeping your arm outward, you bow low in a grand fashion. Sweeping her arm outward, Xeraphina bows low in a grand fashion.
Contempt You make a contemptuous half-bow. Xeraphina makes a contemptuous half-bow.
Mocking You bow mockingly, your every move a grotesque exaggeration. Xeraphina bows mockingly, her every move a grotesque exaggeration.
Respect Fixing your eyes firmly on the ground, you bow respectfully. Xeraphina bows respectfully, her eyes fixed firmly on the ground.
Submissive You bow low, abasing yourself before all. Xeraphina bows low, abasing herself before all.

Targeted

Target
Style 		First Second Third
Person/ Creature/ Grand Sweeping your arm outward, you bow low in a grand fashion before (target). Sweeping her arm outward, Xeraphina bows low in a grand fashion before you. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Contempt You make a contemptuous half-bow to (target). Xeraphina makes a contemptuous half-bow to you. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Mocking You bow mockingly before (target), your every move a grotesque exaggeration. Xeraphina bows mockingly before you, her every move a grotesque exaggeration. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Respect Fixing your eyes firmly on the ground, you respectfully bow before (target). Xeraphina bows respectfully before you, her eyes fixed firmly on the ground. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Submissive You bow low, abasing yourself before (target). Xeraphina bows low, abasing herself before you. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!

Illistim Elf/Citizen

Target
Style 		First Second Third
None Your bow is graceful and perfunctory, as is the brief nod of your head that accompanies it. N/A This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Person Your bow to (target) is graceful and perfunctory, as is the brief nod of your head that accompanies it. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Object You defer to the (target), favoring it with a perfunctory bow. N/A This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Creature Such a gesture would be beneath you. N/A Xeraphina glances at (target), regarding it with a critical eye.

See Also

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