Do drows know Elvish?

Yes, Drow (Dark Elves) know Elvish, often a unique dialect, alongside Undercommon (the Underdark's trade language) and Common, though game rules sometimes vary for player characters (PCs) for balance, with Undercommon usually given through backgrounds or specific choices. Their Elvish is considered an integral part of their identity, reflecting their pride as superior elves, but they also use silent Drow Sign Language for stealth and coded communication.
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Do drows speak Elvish?

Drow have no language of their own. They basically speak Elven and Undercommon and mix them together when they feel like it.
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What do drows think of elves?

Mortal Enemies While most Drow shared a hatred of all other races, especially surface races, the object of their deepest hatred was the Seldarine and the surface elves, referred to as the "Faeries" or the "Darthiir" in Drow language, which also meant "traitors".
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What races speak Elvish?

Other Elven-speaking races
  • Ancient brine dragons. ...
  • Bronze dragons. ...
  • Brownies. ...
  • Ancient cloud dragons. ...
  • Ancient crystal dragons. ...
  • Centaurs. ...
  • Dryads. ...
  • Gold dragons.
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Are drow and elves related?

In the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy roleplaying game, drow (/draʊ/ or /droʊ/) or dark elves are a dark-skinned and white-haired subrace of elves connected to the subterranean Underdark.
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Why are Nords racist to dark elves?

it is heavily implied that seeing Nord as a superior race is a common cultural Nord trait. In Morrowind it was implied that the Dunmer had a common trait of supremacist beliefs even among themselves. Just look at Telvanni, their arrogance is about on par with the Thalmor and Redoran isn't that far behind.
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How old is 120 in elf years?

Everyone is going to have a different answer but, for elves, I assume this: The human equivalent is x5 up to 'mid-twenties' bracket. So, a '16yo' is 80 years while a '24yo' is 120 years. After that, the aging process essentially stops.
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What real language is closest to Elvish?

The phonology and grammar of Quenya are influenced by Finnish, while Sindarin is influenced by Welsh. Tolkien conceived a family tree of Elvish languages, all descending from a common ancestor called Primitive Quendian.
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What color are Elvish eyes?

Elf eye colors vary widely by lore but often feature unique hues like gold, silver, violet, or deep blue/green, beyond normal human colors, sometimes glowing; Tolkien's elves favored grey, while Warcraft elves have green (fel), gold (light), or void-infused eyes, and D&D elves can have gold/silver or natural tones, reflecting diverse fantasy worlds.
 
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What is "I love you" in Elvish?

To say "I love you" in Elvish, you typically use "Gi melin" (Sindarin, informal) or "Le melin" (Sindarin, formal/reverential), meaning "I love you". In Quenya, it's often rendered as "Melin tyë", meaning "I love you," though variations like "Melin lye" or "Melin(ye) tye" exist, with "tyë" being informal.
 
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What races do drows hate?

Relationships with other races

Above all else, drow save their hostilities for surface elves. They are willing to forge temporary alliances with anyone that will help them inflict pain or suffering on the surface elves, for whom they know no mercy at all.
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How do drows reproduce?

Drow have sex like most other races, the females carry the child and give birth. Biggest difference is that for the drow that follow Lolth, the males are a lot lower on the totempole. Sacrificing a skilled lover or your newborn son to the spiderqueen, in exchange for power or an advantage was very much OK.
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Why are drows dark skinned if they live underground?

In addition to what other commentators have noted, Drow's skin color is not entirely natural. Prior to the fall of the Dark Elves (those who would become the Drow) and their descent into the underdark the Dark Elves possessed dark brown skin and black hair.
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What is the rarest D&D language?

Draconic language is one of the most unique Dungeons and Dragons languages. Spoken mainly by the Dragons, it's a rare and secret language. The other speakers include only draconic-related natives, such as kobolds and Dragonborn, or reptilian races: Troglodytes and Lizardfolk.
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Do drows age like elves?

Drow live as long as elves, although in their violent society it is rare for any individual to live longer than 400 years. Drow begin schooling at age 8, and enter adolescence at age 20, where they enter an apprenticeship. Those who survive the harsh drow culture reach adulthood at age 80.
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Can Google translate to Elvish?

Ironically, Yandex, a Russian service that translates Russian dialects online, has decided that Elvish is a worthwhile linguistic pursuit, so there are Elvish translation services available online, just not from Google.
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What is the rarest kind of elf?

The "rarest elf" depends on the lore, but common contenders include Startouch Elves (from The Dragon Prince) for their cosmic origins, Svartálfar (Pathfinder) for dwelling underground, Lythari (D&D) for their wolf forms, and Gold Elves/High Elves in some settings due to near extinction, alongside rare collector's items like specific Funko Pops or vintage figurines. 
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Can half drows have purple eyes?

Drow eyes could be of any color, with bright red being the most common. Pale shades that appeared nearly white of blue, lilac, pink, or silver were also frequent. Drow with green, brown, black, amber, or rose-hued eyes existed, but they were rare. Purple or blue eyes indicated surface elves and/or human ancestry.
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What is the 2 rarest eye color?

The two rarest eye colors are generally considered violet/red and green, though heterochromia (different colored eyes) is also extremely rare; violet/red eyes are often linked to albinism and appear in less than 1% (or even <0.01%) of people, while green eyes occur in about 2% of the global population, making them the rarest distinct color after those linked to genetic conditions.
 
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What's the coolest looking language?

The "coolest" looking language is subjective, but popular choices for visual appeal include Arabic (for its artistic, flowing calligraphy), Korean Hangul (praised for its scientific, geometric design), Japanese (with its mix of sophisticated Kanji, cute Hiragana, and sharp Katakana), and Georgian (for its unique, circular script). Many find languages with intricate characters, unique alphabets, or beautiful cursive flow particularly striking.
 
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Can Duolingo teach you Elvish?

No, you cannot learn Tolkien's Elvish (Quenya or Sindarin) on Duolingo, as there are currently no official courses for them, despite much fan demand and discussion about its feasibility due to the languages' incompleteness. While Duolingo hosts other constructed languages like Klingon, creating a comprehensive Elvish course is challenging because J.R.R. Tolkien never fully completed them, leaving gaps in grammar and vocabulary, making a robust learning app difficult. 
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How do you say hello in Elvish?

To say hello in Elvish, you can use Sindarin's "Mae govannen!" (Well met!) for a warm, common greeting, or Quenya's "Aiya!" (Hail!) for a more formal "hello," with the elaborate "Elen síla lúmenn' omentielvo" (A star shines on the hour of our meeting) also used in Quenya for a profound welcome. For a simple "Greetings!", try "Suilad!" in Sindarin. 
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Can an 18 year old touch an elf?

According to Santa, no one in the family, not even the grown-ups, should touch a Scout Elf. Their magic allows them to fly back to the North Pole each night and report on your family's Christmas cheer. If they're touched by human hands, that magic can weaken. However, Santa understands that accidents sometimes happen.
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At what age do elves go through puberty?

Elves would hit puberty around 50 and full growth around 100 years of the sun in Middle Earth." In variant you are referring to, Elves are adults at '50' (they tend to marry shortly after that), though some may reach full- growth at 100. The 50 and 100 are likely in Valian Years (9.58 solar years to 1 Valian Year).
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