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|race4 = Human
|race4 = Human
|culture = Illistim
|culture = Illistim
|wedding = Cathedral
|wedding = Yes
|wedding2 = Wavedancer
|wedding3 = Chapel
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{{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]], and [[Erithian]] races.
{{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]], and [[Erithian]] races.
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==Help==
==Help==
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</pre>
</pre>


; Racial Styles
: {| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
To view available racial styles, click <span class="mw-customtoggle-racialstyles" role="link" style="color:#0000ff">'''here'''</span>.
| scope="col" role="colheader" | '''<big>Racial Styles</big>'''&nbsp;
<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-racialstyles">
|-
:; Human
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | '''Human'''
<pre{{log2}}>
<pre{{log2}}>Where {style) is one of the following:
Where {style) is one of the following:
CONTEMPTUOUSLY
CONTEMPTUOUSLY
GRANDLY
GRANDLY
MOCKINGLY
MOCKINGLY
RESPECTFULLY
RESPECTFULLY
SUBMISSIVELY
SUBMISSIVELY</pre>

</pre>
:; Erithian
|-
<pre{{log2}}>Where {style} is one of the following:
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | '''Erithian'''
<pre{{log2}}>
Where {style} is one of the following:
FOLD FLOOR GRACEFULLY
FOLD FLOOR GRACEFULLY
CROSS DEEPLY RECOGNITION
CROSS DEEPLY RECOGNITION
HANDS
HANDS</pre>
</pre>
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | '''Aelotoi'''
<pre{{log2}}>
Where {style} is one of the following:
WINGS
</pre>
|}


:; Aelotian
: {| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
<pre{{log2}}>Where {style} is one of the following:
| scope="col" role="colheader" | '''<big>{{boldmono|BOW SET}}</big>'''&nbsp;
WINGS</pre></div>
|-

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


Please click VERB INFO BOW to see details about the available options.
Please click VERB INFO BOW to see details about the available options.</pre>
</pre>
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | '''Illistim'''
<pre{{log2}}>
You have the following options available to you:
Standard
Illistim

Your current option is:
Standard

Please click VERB INFO BOW to see details about the available options.
</pre>
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | '''Erithian'''
<pre{{log2}}>
You have the following options available to you:
Standard
Erithian

Your current option is:
Standard

Please click VERB INFO BOW to see details about the available options.
</pre>
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | '''Aelotoi'''
<pre{{log2}}>
You have the following options available to you:
Standard
Aelotoi

Your current option is:
Standard

Please click VERB INFO BOW to see details about the available options.
</pre>
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | '''Human'''
<pre{{log2}}>
You have the following options available to you:
Standard
Human

Your current option is:
Standard

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


==Verb Info==
==Verb Info==
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==Usage==
==Usage==
===Standard===
===Standard===
{| {{verbtable}}
{| {{verbtable|80}}
|- {{verbtableheader}}
|- {{verbtableheader}}
! scope="col" style="width:5em;"| Target
! scope="col" | Target
! scope="col" | First
! scope="col" style="width: 30%" | First
! scope="col" | Second
! scope="col" style="width: 30%" | Second
! scope="col" | Third
! scope="col" style="width: 30%" | Third
|-
|-
! scope="row" | None
! scope="row" role="rowheader" | None
| You bow.
| You bow.
| N/A
| N/A
| {{addmetext}}
| {{addmetext}}
|-
|-
! scope="row" | Person
! scope="row" role="rowheader" | Person
| You bow to (target).
| You bow to (target).
| {{addmetext}}
| {{addmetext}}
| {{addmetext}}
| {{addmetext}}
|-
|-
! scope="row" | Object
! scope="row" role="rowheader" | Object
| In a strange gesture, you bow to (object).
| In a strange gesture, you bow to (object).
| N/A
| N/A
| {{addmetext}}
| {{addmetext}}
|-
|-
! scope="row" | Creature
! scope="row" role="rowheader" | Creature
| You bow to (creature).
| You bow to (creature).
| N/A
| N/A
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===Wedding===
===Wedding===
{| {{verbtable}}
{| {{verbtable|80}}
|- {{verbtableheader}}
|- {{verbtableheader}}
! scope="col" style="width:5em;"| Style
! scope="col" | Style
! scope="col" | First
! scope="col" style="width: 30%" | First
! scope="col" | Second
! scope="col" style="width: 30%" | Second
! scope="col" | Third
! scope="col" style="width: 30%" | Third
|-
|-
! scope="row" | Cathedral
! scope="row" role="rowheader" | Cathedral
| You bow slightly to (target), in loving acknowledgement of the bond you share.
| 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 to you, in acknowledgement of his love and respect.
| Husband bows slightly to Wife, a loving gesture of their mutual respect.
| Husband bows slightly to Wife, a loving gesture of their mutual respect.
|-
|-
! scope="row" | Wavedancer
! scope="row" role="rowheader" | Wavedancer
| You knuckle your forehead with a sly wink as you drop a deep bow in (target's) direction.
| 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 your direction.
| Husband knuckles his forehead with a sly wink as he drops a deep bow in Wife's direction.
| Husband knuckles his forehead with a sly wink as he drops a deep bow in Wife's direction.
|-
|-
! scope="row" | Chapel
! scope="row" role="rowheader" | 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 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 you.
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===Aelotoi===
===Aelotoi===
<small>'''''Note:''' This verb can be done by itself after {{boldmono|BOW SET AELOTOI}} or with {{boldmono|BOW WING}}.''</small>
<section begin=aelotoi />
<section begin=aelotoi />
{| {{verbtable}}
{| {{verbtable|80}}
|- {{verbtableheader}}
|- {{verbtableheader}}
! scope="col" style="width:5em;"| Target<br>Style
! scope="col" | Target/ Style
! scope="col" | First
! scope="col" style="width: 30%" | First
! scope="col" | Second
! scope="col" style="width: 30%" | Second
! scope="col" | Third
! scope="col" style="width: 30%" | Third
|-
|-
! scope="row" | None/<br>Wing
! scope="row" role="rowheader" | None<br>Wing
| You bow low, spreading your wings for all to see.
| You bow low, spreading your wings for all to see.
| N/A
| N/A
| Xeraphina bows low, spreading her wings for all to see.
| Xeraphina bows low, spreading her wings for all to see.
|-
|-
! scope="row" | Person/<br>Creature/<br>Wing
! scope="row" role="rowheader" | Person/ Creature/<br>Wing
| You turn to (target) and bow low, spreading your wings for all to see.
| You turn to (target) and bow low, spreading your wings for all to see.
| Xeraphina turns to you and bows low, spreading her wings for all to see.
| Xeraphina turns to you and bows low, spreading her wings for all to see.
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<section begin=erithian />
<section begin=erithian />
====Untargeted====
====Untargeted====
{| {{verbtable}}
{| {{verbtable|80}}
|- {{verbtableheader}}
|- {{verbtableheader}}
! scope="col" style="width:5em;"| Style
! scope="col" | Style
! scope="col" | First
! scope="col" style="width: 45%" | First
! scope="col" | Third
! scope="col" style="width: 45%" | Third
|-
|-
! scope="row" | None
! scope="row" role="rowheader" | None
| You bow with sweeping grace, like a hawk gliding on the wind.
| You bow with sweeping grace, like a hawk gliding on the wind.
| Xeraphina bows with sweeping grace, like a hawk gliding on the wind.
| Xeraphina bows with sweeping grace, like a hawk gliding on the wind.
|-
|-
! scope="row" | Cross
! scope="row" role="rowheader" | Cross
| Crossing your arms over your chest, palms flat against each shoulder, you bow.
| Crossing your arms over your chest, palms flat against each shoulder, you bow.
| Crossing her arms over her chest, palms flat against each shoulder, Xeraphina bows.
| Crossing her arms over her chest, palms flat against each shoulder, Xeraphina bows.
|-
|-
! scope="row" | Deep
! scope="row" role="rowheader" | Deep
| You bow deeply.
| You bow deeply.
| Xeraphina bows deeply.
| Xeraphina bows deeply.
|-
|-
! scope="row" | Floor
! scope="row" role="rowheader" | Floor
| You bow from the waist in a fluid movement, touching your forehead to the floor.
| You bow from the waist in a fluid movement, touching your forehead to the floor.
| Xeraphina bows from the waist in a fluid movement, touching her forehead to the floor.
| Xeraphina bows from the waist in a fluid movement, touching her forehead to the floor.
|-
|-
! scope="row" | Hands<br>Fold (empty hands)
| scope="row" role="rowheader" style="text-align: center" | '''Hands''' or<br>'''Fold''' with hands empty
| Folding your hands together, you bow shallowly from the waist.
| Folding your hands together, you bow shallowly from the waist.
| Folding her hands together, Xeraphina bows shallowly from the waist.
| Folding her hands together, Xeraphina bows shallowly from the waist.
|-
|-
! scope="row" | Fold (with held object)
| scope="row" role="rowheader" style="text-align: center" | '''Fold'''<br>Object in Hand
| You bring your (item) toward your torso and bow shallowly from the waist.
| You bring your (item) toward your torso and bow shallowly from the waist.
| Xeraphina brings her (item) toward her torso and bows shallowly from the waist.
| Xeraphina brings her (item) toward her torso and bows shallowly from the waist.
|-
|-
! scope="row" | Graceful
! scope="row" role="rowheader" | Graceful
| You bow with sweeping grace, like a hawk gliding on the wind.
| You bow with sweeping grace, like a hawk gliding on the wind.
| Xeraphina bows with sweeping grace, like a hawk gliding on the wind.
| Xeraphina bows with sweeping grace, like a hawk gliding on the wind.
|-
|-
! scope="row" | Recognition
! scope="row" role="rowheader" | Recognition
| Nodding slightly, you bow an acknowledgement.
| Nodding slightly, you bow an acknowledgement.
| Nodding slightly, Xeraphina bows an acknowledgement.
| Nodding slightly, Xeraphina bows an acknowledgement.
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====Targeted====
====Targeted====
{| {{verbtable}}
{| {{verbtable|80}}
|- {{verbtableheader}}
|- {{verbtableheader}}
! scope="col" style="width:5em;"| Target<br>Style
! scope="col" | Style
! scope="col" | First
! scope="col" style="width: 30%" | First
! scope="col" | Second
! scope="col" style="width: 30%" | Second
! scope="col" | Third
! scope="col" style="width: 30%" | Third
|-
|-
! scope="row" | Person/<br>Creature
! scope="row" role="rowheader" | Person/ Creature
| You bow to (target), your movements as graceful as a hawk
| You bow to (target), your movements as graceful as a hawk
| Xeraphina bows to you, her movements as graceful as a hawk gliding on the wind.
| Xeraphina bows to you, her movements as graceful as a hawk gliding on the wind.
| {{addmetext}}
| {{addmetext}}
|-
|-
! scope="row" | Cross
! scope="row" role="rowheader" | Cross
| Crossing your arms over your chest, palms flat against each shoulder, you bow to (target).
| 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, Xeraphina bows to you.
| Crossing her arms over her chest, palms flat against each shoulder, Xeraphina bows to you.
| {{addmetext}}
| {{addmetext}}
|-
|-
! scope="row" | Deep
! scope="row" role="rowheader" | Deep
| You bow deeply to (target).
| You bow deeply to (target).
| Xeraphina bows deeply to you.
| Xeraphina bows deeply to you.
| {{addmetext}}
| {{addmetext}}
|-
|-
! scope="row" | Floor
! scope="row" role="rowheader" | Floor
| You bow to (target) in a fluid movement, touching your forehead to the floor.
| You bow to (target) in a fluid movement, touching your forehead to the floor.
| Xeraphina bows to you in a fluid movement, touching her forehead to the floor.
| Xeraphina bows to you in a fluid movement, touching her forehead to the floor.
| {{addmetext}}
| {{addmetext}}
|-
|-
! scope="row" | Hands<br>Fold (empty hands)
| scope="row" style="text-align: center" role="rowheader" | '''Hands''' or <br>'''Fold''' with hands empty
| You fold your hands together and bow to (target), bending shallowly from the waist.
| You fold your hands together and bow to (target), bending shallowly from the waist.
| Xeraphina folds her hands together and bows to you, bending shallowly from the waist.
| Xeraphina folds her hands together and bows to you, bending shallowly from the waist.
| {{addmetext}}
| {{addmetext}}
|-
|-
! scope="row" | Fold (with held object)
| scope="row" style="text-align: center" role="rowheader" | '''Fold'''<br>Object in hand
| You bring your (item) toward your torso and bow to (target), bending shallowly from the waist.
| You bring your (item) toward your torso and bow to (target), bending shallowly from the waist.
| Xeraphina brings her (item) toward her torso and bows to you, bending shallowly from the waist.
| Xeraphina brings her (item) toward her torso and bows to you, bending shallowly from the waist.
| {{addmetext}}
| {{addmetext}}
|-
|-
! scope="row" | Graceful
! scope="row" role="rowheader" | Graceful
| You bow to (target), your movements as graceful as a hawk gliding on the wind.
| You bow to (target), your movements as graceful as a hawk gliding on the wind.
| Xeraphina bows to you, her movements as graceful as a hawk gliding on the wind.
| Xeraphina bows to you, her movements as graceful as a hawk gliding on the wind.
| {{addmetext}}
| {{addmetext}}
|-
|-
! scope="row" | Recognition
! scope="row" role="rowheader" | Recognition
| Nodding slightly to (target), you bow in recognition.
| Nodding slightly to (target), you bow in recognition.
| Nodding slightly to you, Xeraphina bows in recognition.
| Nodding slightly to you, Xeraphina bows in recognition.
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===Halfling===
===Halfling===
<section begin=halfling />
<section begin=halfling />
{| {{verbtable}}
{| {{verbtable|80}}
|- {{verbtableheader}}
|- {{verbtableheader}}
! scope="col" style="width:5em;"| Target
! scope="col" | Target
! scope="col" | First
! scope="col" style="width: 30%" | First
! scope="col" | Second
! scope="col" style="width: 30%" | Second
! scope="col" | Third
! scope="col" style="width: 30%" | Third
|-
|-
! scope="row" | None
! scope="row" role="rowheader" | None
| Folding your left arm behind your back and dipping to one knee, you bow respectfully and incline your head.
| Folding your left arm behind your back and dipping to one knee, you bow respectfully and incline your head.
| N/A
| N/A
| {{addmetext}}
| {{addmetext}}
|-
|-
! scope="row" | Person/<br>Creature
! scope="row" role="rowheader" | Person/ Creature
| Folding your left arm behind your back and dipping to one knee, you bow respectfully to (target) and incline your head.
| Folding your left arm behind your back and dipping to one knee, you bow respectfully to (target) and incline your head.
| {{addmetext}}
| {{addmetext}}
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<section begin=human />
<section begin=human />
====Untargeted====
====Untargeted====
{| {{verbtable}}
{| {{verbtable|80}}
|- {{verbtableheader}}
|- {{verbtableheader}}
! scope="col" style="width:5em;"| Style
! scope="col" | Style
! scope="col" | First
! scope="col" style="width: 45%" | First
! scope="col" | Third
! scope="col" style="width: 45%" | Third
|-
|-
! scope="row" | None/<br>Grand
! scope="row" role="rowheader" | None/ Grand
| Sweeping your arm outward, you bow low in a grand fashion.
| Sweeping your arm outward, you bow low in a grand fashion.
| Sweeping her arm outward, Xeraphina bows low in a grand fashion.
| Sweeping her arm outward, Xeraphina bows low in a grand fashion.
|-
|-
! scope="row" | Contempt
! scope="row" role="rowheader" | Contempt
| You make a contemptuous half-bow.
| You make a contemptuous half-bow.
| Xeraphina makes a contemptuous half-bow.
| Xeraphina makes a contemptuous half-bow.
|-
|-
! scope="row" | Mocking
! scope="row" role="rowheader" | Mocking
| You bow mockingly, your every move a grotesque exaggeration.
| You bow mockingly, your every move a grotesque exaggeration.
| Xeraphina bows mockingly, her every move a grotesque exaggeration.
| Xeraphina bows mockingly, her every move a grotesque exaggeration.
|-
|-
! scope="row" | Respect
! scope="row" role="rowheader" | Respect
| Fixing your eyes firmly on the ground, you bow respectfully.
| Fixing your eyes firmly on the ground, you bow respectfully.
| Xeraphina bows respectfully, her eyes fixed firmly on the ground.
| Xeraphina bows respectfully, her eyes fixed firmly on the ground.
|-
|-
! scope="row" | Submissive
! scope="row" role="rowheader" | Submissive
| You bow low, abasing yourself before all.
| You bow low, abasing yourself before all.
| Xeraphina bows low, abasing herself before all.
| Xeraphina bows low, abasing herself before all.
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====Targeted====
====Targeted====
{| {{verbtable}}
{| {{verbtable|80}}
|- {{verbtableheader}}
|- {{verbtableheader}}
! scope="col" style="width:5em;"| Target<br>Style
! scope="col" | Target<br>Style
! scope="col" | First
! scope="col" style="width: 30%" | First
! scope="col" | Second
! scope="col" style="width: 30%" | Second
! scope="col" | Third
! scope="col" style="width: 30%" | Third
|-
|-
! scope="row" | Person/<br>Creature/<br>Grand
! scope="row" role="rowheader" | Person/ Creature/ Grand
| Sweeping your arm outward, you bow low in a grand fashion before (target).
| 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.
| Sweeping her arm outward, Xeraphina bows low in a grand fashion before you.
| {{addmetext}}
| {{addmetext}}
|-
|-
! scope="row" | Contempt
! scope="row" role="rowheader" | Contempt
| You make a contemptuous half-bow to (target).
| You make a contemptuous half-bow to (target).
| Xeraphina makes a contemptuous half-bow to you.
| Xeraphina makes a contemptuous half-bow to you.
| {{addmetext}}
| {{addmetext}}
|-
|-
! scope="row" | Mocking
! scope="row" role="rowheader" | Mocking
| You bow mockingly before (target), your every move a grotesque exaggeration.
| You bow mockingly before (target), your every move a grotesque exaggeration.
| Xeraphina bows mockingly before you, her every move a grotesque exaggeration.
| Xeraphina bows mockingly before you, her every move a grotesque exaggeration.
| {{addmetext}}
| {{addmetext}}
|-
|-
! scope="row" | Respect
! scope="row" role="rowheader" | Respect
| Fixing your eyes firmly on the ground, you respectfully bow before (target).
| Fixing your eyes firmly on the ground, you respectfully bow before (target).
| Xeraphina bows respectfully before you, her eyes fixed firmly on the ground.
| Xeraphina bows respectfully before you, her eyes fixed firmly on the ground.
| {{addmetext}}
| {{addmetext}}
|-
|-
! scope="row" | Submissive
! scope="row" role="rowheader" | Submissive
| You bow low, abasing yourself before (target).
| You bow low, abasing yourself before (target).
| Xeraphina bows low, abasing herself before you.
| Xeraphina bows low, abasing herself before you.
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===Illistim Elf/Citizen===
===Illistim Elf/Citizen===
<section begin=illistim />
<section begin=illistim />
{| {{verbtable}}
{| {{verbtable|80}}
|- {{verbtableheader}}
|- {{verbtableheader}}
! scope="col" style="width:5em;"| Target
! scope="col" | Target<br>Style
! scope="col" | First
! scope="col" style="width: 30%" | First
! scope="col" | Second
! scope="col" style="width: 30%" | Second
! scope="col" | Third
! scope="col" style="width: 30%" | Third
|-
|-
! scope="row" | None
! scope="row" role="rowheader" | None
| Your bow is graceful and perfunctory, as is the brief nod of your head that accompanies it.
| Your bow is graceful and perfunctory, as is the brief nod of your head that accompanies it.
| N/A
| N/A
| {{addmetext}}
| {{addmetext}}
|-
|-
! scope="row" | Person
! scope="row" role="rowheader" | Person
| Your bow to (target) is graceful and perfunctory, as is the brief nod of your head that accompanies it.
| Your bow to (target) is graceful and perfunctory, as is the brief nod of your head that accompanies it.
| {{addmetext}}
| {{addmetext}}
| {{addmetext}}
| {{addmetext}}
|-
|-
! scope="row" | Object
! scope="row" role="rowheader" | Object
| You defer to the (target), favoring it with a perfunctory bow.
| You defer to the (target), favoring it with a perfunctory bow.
| N/A
| N/A
| {{addmetext}}
| {{addmetext}}
|-
|-
! scope="row" | Creature
! scope="row" role="rowheader" | Creature
| Such a gesture would be beneath you.
| Such a gesture would be beneath you.
| N/A
| N/A
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* [[Wavedancer]]
* [[Wavedancer]]
* [[CURTSY]]
* [[CURTSY]]
<div style="float: left; width: 15em">
<table><tr valign="top"><td>
* [[Aelotoi]]
* [[Aelotoi]]
* Aelotoi racial verbs:
* Aelotoi racial verbs:
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** [[TWITCH]]
** [[TWITCH]]
** [[WAVE]] (wings)
** [[WAVE]] (wings)
</div><div style="float: left; width: 15em">
</td><td>
* [[Erithian]]
* [[Erithian]]
* Erithian racial verbs:
* Erithian racial verbs:
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** [[STRETCH]]
** [[STRETCH]]
** [[WAIT]]
** [[WAIT]]
</div><div style="float: left; width: 15em">
</td><td>
* [[Halfling]]
* [[Halfling]]
* Halfling racial verbs:
* Halfling racial verbs:
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** [[FOLD]]
** [[FOLD]]
** [[SIT]]
** [[SIT]]
</div><div style="float: left; width: 15em">
</td><td>
* [[Human]]
* [[Human]]
* Human racial verbs:
* Human racial verbs:
** [[SHRUG]]
** [[SHRUG]]
</div><div style="float: left; width: 15em">
</td><td>
* [[Illistim]] [[Elf]]
* [[Illistim]] [[Elf]]
* Illistim Elf/Ta'Illistim Citizen verbs:
* Illistim Elf/Ta'Illistim Citizen verbs:
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** [[SCOLD]]
** [[SCOLD]]
** [[TURN]]
** [[TURN]]
</div>
</td></tr></table>

Revision as of 00:14, 7 January 2023

BOW
Type Roleplaying
Wedding Yes
Citizen Ta'Illistim
Race Aelotoi
Erithian
Halfling
Human
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, and Erithian races.

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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
Where {style) is one of the following:
    CONTEMPTUOUSLY
    GRANDLY
    MOCKINGLY
    RESPECTFULLY
    SUBMISSIVELY
Erithian
Where {style} is one of the following:
    FOLD     FLOOR    GRACEFULLY
    CROSS    DEEPLY   RECOGNITION
    HANDS
Aelotian
Where {style} is one of the following:
    WINGS
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.

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).
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

Erithian
Styles:
ERITHIAN
  CROSS            - Crossing your arms over your chest, palms flat against each shoulder, you bow.
  DEEP             - You bow deeply.
  FLOOR            - You bow from the waist in a fluid movement, touching your forehead to the floor.
  HANDS            - Folding your hands together, you bow shallowly from the waist.
  FOLD             - You bring your {held object} toward your torso and bow shallowly from the waist.
  GRACEFUL         - You bow with sweeping grace, like a hawk gliding on the wind.
  RECOGNITION      - Nodding slightly, you bow an acknowledgement.
Human
Styles:
HUMAN
  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.
Aelotoi
Styles:
AELOTOI
  WINGS            - You bow low, spreading your wings for all to see.

Usage

Standard

Target First Second Third
None You bow. N/A This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Person 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!
Creature You bow to (creature). N/A This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!

Wedding

Style 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.

Aelotoi

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

Target/ Style First Second Third
None
Wing 		You bow low, spreading your wings for all to see. N/A Xeraphina bows low, spreading her wings for all to see.
Person/ Creature/
Wing 		You turn to (target) and bow low, spreading your wings for all to see. Xeraphina 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. Xeraphina 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, Xeraphina bows.
Deep You bow deeply. Xeraphina bows deeply.
Floor You bow from the waist in a fluid movement, touching your forehead to the floor. Xeraphina bows from the waist in a fluid movement, touching her forehead to the floor.
Hands or
Fold with hands empty 		Folding your hands together, you bow shallowly from the waist. Folding her hands together, Xeraphina bows shallowly from the waist.
Fold
Object in Hand 		You bring your (item) toward your torso and bow shallowly from the waist. Xeraphina 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. Xeraphina bows with sweeping grace, like a hawk gliding on the wind.
Recognition Nodding slightly, you bow an acknowledgement. Nodding slightly, Xeraphina bows an acknowledgement.

Targeted

Style First Second Third
Person/ Creature You bow to (target), your movements as graceful as a hawk Xeraphina 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, Xeraphina bows to you. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Deep You bow deeply to (target). Xeraphina bows deeply 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. Xeraphina 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!
Hands or
Fold with hands empty 		You fold your hands together and bow to (target), bending shallowly from the waist. Xeraphina 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
Object in hand 		You bring your (item) toward your torso and bow to (target), bending shallowly from the waist. Xeraphina 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. Xeraphina 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, Xeraphina 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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