House Morcane

Felnak · De'Lara Joined: 28 Jan 2008 Posts: 250 Location: USA

GREETING:

Drow culture is quite formal in regards to greeting. You must convey deference or respect to the higher ranking individuals. We must learn our greetings or I will have to RP the consequences... at the least it will be a curt reminder or a slap, but possibly a beating.

You must differentiate between a "friend" and a "superior". Greeting a superior like you would greet a friend is not proper RP and subject to disciplinary action. I am sure I am missing some that others can post and add. There may be exceptions for higher ranking males but this is a quick guide.

Keep in mind there is a difference between rank and social influence. Any female outranks a male. However, some males have considerable social influence and power. Lowly females outrank these male but should show some respect toward them since the male is much more influential and powerful. If the female shows respect toward these males, the males are much more likely to use his power and influence in her favor.

* Generally, males and lower ranking females will cast their eyes down when meeting a higher ranking female. Usually they will wait to be acknowledged before initiating a greeting. Come up but stand a distance away. Emote. Cast your eyes down. Emote. Wait for acknowledgement. Emote. Eventually a female may become bold and greet, a male will usually wait. Keep in mind, there are always exceptions, like if the individual is a messenger in the process of delivering an important message. RP it. *

1. Male greets male of equal or lower rank: Vendui, dalninuk. (Hello, Brother)

2. Male greets male of higher rank: Vendui, title

3. Male greets female: *bow* Vendui, jabbress, Ulfaernz'un'arr, Yathrin, Yathtaller, Ilharess, Ulathtallar, Valsharess. (Hello, Mistress, Head of Sorcere, Priestess of Lolth, High Priestess of Lolth, Matron, the Highest of the High Priestesses of Lolth, Queen).

ALWAYS, greet the Ilharess first then the highest ranking individuals on down to the lower. The only possible exception to this is greeting the Valsharess, who may be greeted first. The Ulathtallar says to greet the Ilharess first then the Ulathtallar. NEVER greet the lower ranking individuals first!!! NEVER!!!

4. Female greets female of equal rank:
If both are low rank... Vendui, dalninil. (Hello, sister)
If both are higher rank... *nods or head bow* Vendui, dalninil.

5. Female greets higher rank female: *bow* Vendui Jabbress, Ulfaernz'un'arr, Yathrin, Yathtaller, Ilharess, Ulathtallar, Valsharess. Hello, Mistress, Head of Sorcere, Priestess of Lolth, High Priestess of Lolth, Matron, Highest of the High Priestesses of Lolth, Queen).

ALWAYS, greet the Ilharess first then the highest ranking individuals on down to the lower. The only possible exception to this is greeting the Valsharess, who may be greeted first. The Ulathtallar says to greet the Ilharess first then the Ulathtallar. NEVER greet the lower ranking individuals first!!! NEVER!!!

6. Higher ranking female greets lower ranking female: Vendui, dalninil. If you are a lower ranking female DO NOT GREET THEM BACK IN THE SAME MANNER! They are not your sister, they are your SUPERIOR!

When approaching a group, do not run up and interrupt so quickly. Wait a few seconds for one to acknowledge you. Greet the one who acknowledges you, then the others, your Ilharess first, then according to rank. If no acknowledgment, proceed with the greeting, your Ilharess first, then according to rank.

If De'Lara greets a certain individual you do not know... pay ATTENTION! If De'Lara does... *bow* Vendui, Valsharess. You better do likewise, because De'Lara just greeted the Queen of Szith. You do not need to know exactly who it is but follow suit. Anything less can shame De'Lara or House Morcane

If by chance we forget some formality, I will attempt to assist IC or possibly OOC. If I say to "Greet the Ulathtallar" please do so with a bow and a greeting. I may supply the proper greeting in a tell.... *bows* Vendui, Ulathtallar. Please do so.

FAREWELL: Much like the greetings but REQUEST to be excused. Ilharess, may I be excused, I must rest, I have business to attend to, I must join others on patrol, I must run an errand for my jabbress, etc.

TITLES

Valsharess......Mas'Futo
Ulathtallar.......Bel'drana Mori'hyanda
Ilharess...........De'Lara Morcane, Ashian'darra Dev'Lin, Mas'Zhara Mori'handa
Ulfaerz'un'arr...Amenia Mori'hyanda

CITY INSTITUTES

ARACH-TINILITH............................................Temple of Lloth and academy for Yathrin
El'lar d'Ssinssrigg..........................................House of Pleasure
SORCERE......................................................Academy of Wizardry
MELEE-MAGTHERE.........................................Academy of Warfare
Valsharen Drow Vel'Xundussa Magthere.......Royal Drow Security Institute("VDVM")

Nawen seeking the title of Ul'Veldriss (Arch Shadow Mistress) in the VDVM
(****) nominated for Ssins d'Aerth (professional entertainer) in the El'lar d'Ssinssrigg jaluk

Felnak · De'Lara Joined: 28 Jan 2008 Posts: 250 Location: USA

HOUSE RANK

*This is a proposed rank based on our meeting... post with suggestions*

# Rank Member(s) Additional Information
10 Ilharess....... (Matron)...............................De'Lara
9 Yathtallar....... (High Priestess)...................Valdina
8 Yathrin........... (Priestess)...........................Sorith, Saya, Vi'rin
7 Yath'sargtlin... (Holy Warrior)......................Eleuthera
6 Ul'Saruk......... (Warlord)..............................K'rall
5 Qu'el'faeruk.... (House Wizard)....................Rizzen
5 Qu'el'saruk..... (House Weapon Master)........
5 Qu'el'velguk... (House Assassin)..................Nawen
4 Faern............. (Mage)..................................Moriand
4 Drada'quarthin (Lieutenant)........................Ceil
4 Velg�larn........ (Assassin).............................Radra
3 Zhaunin......... (Mage�s Apprentice)..............
3 Sargtlin......... (Soldier/Warrior)..................
3 Olplyn............ (Thief)...................................Dlillen
2 Shebali.......... (New Recruits).....................
1 Any new house member will start without a title and has to complete some basic requirements in oder to obtain Shebali.
To obtain a Rank higher than Shebali, you will have to pass the Challenges of Lolth first.

Daughters: Drenn, Anya

Dlareh · Ceil, Rad Joined: 20 Jan 2008 Posts: 854

Edited above: jabbuk and jabbress both have two 'B's

Also changed your jabbuk to dalninuk. The former means master, the later is brother like you wanted.

I don't see myself typing "ulfaernz'un'arr" in-game anytime soon . . Amenia'll have to settle for jabbress, hehe

Spiderbait · Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 7:37 am Post subject:

thank god for this quote, iv been trying to explain this to others since forever... as others have seen it as rebelious

quizzt · Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 12:51 pm Post subject:

Thank you for the information, I will try the best I can to make the propar greetings and in the correct order.
All I have to do now is buy a printer Cool

(or just start up my old laptop with this post open Smile

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Felnak · De'Lara Joined: 28 Jan 2008 Posts: 250 Location: USA

Felnak · De'Lara Joined: 28 Jan 2008 Posts: 250 Location: USA

Xilow · Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 8:05 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the info, Felnak. I'll have Nawen be mindful of her greetings Cool

PrinceMyshkin · Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 9:24 pm Post subject:

Oh "heya n00b" always works! Laughing

Felnak · De'Lara Joined: 28 Jan 2008 Posts: 250 Location: USA

Protocol Jabbress/Jabbuk

I am considering appointing a Protocol Jabbress/Jabbuk for social events. Sort of the Drow equivalent of a Greeter.

The Protocol Jabbress would carry a special small quirt used to strike a person who did not express the proper protocol in greeting. Pain associated would be minimal but the strike would be enough to alert the recipient that an error has been made. De'Lara would also have a quirt. Any errant strike would be corrected by De'Lare including a strike to the Protocol Jabbress. Any errors not corrected by the Protocol Jabbress could be corrected by De'Lara including a stike to the Protocol Jabbress. This position could rotate throughout the house and even rotate several times during one meeting!

The posistion could even rotate to Protocol Jabbuk. In that case the Protocol Jabbuk would identify the infraction for De'Lara to dispense the disciplinary action. If correct, the identified one is struck. If incorrect, the Protocol Jabbuk is struck. Failure to identify an error will result in the Protocol Jabbuk being struck.

The identification of an error could be sounded out like, "Protocol Error!" See above for administering of the strike. After the strike, the Protocol Jabbress (or Ilharess) would state, "Bel'la dos, for participating" or something appropriate. Usually, the two would nod to each other in recognition.

Some explanation of the error may be given so all may understand.

Junior members are not supposed to make errors but occasionally, senior members will make intentional errors so that the Protocol Jabbress/Jabbuk will have to successfully identify these errors. The cleverness of these errors can earn one favor. This could be a game played at house events that is in the guise of social learning. No fighting will be tolerated in association with this game.

In general, there is no shame associated with being struck by the Protocol Jabbress in house... out of house is another matter since that represents disciplinary action.

More serious errors are handled by De'Lara with a larger quirt or whip.

Dlareh · Ceil, Rad Joined: 20 Jan 2008 Posts: 854

I think I'm going to puke . .

Er, I mean . . . well that's just too formalized. If you want to whip someone, do so to your heart's content and leave them lying in a pool of their own blood . . but please, no protocol officers! The horror!!!

Felnak · De'Lara Joined: 28 Jan 2008 Posts: 250 Location: USA

The focus here is to correct the greeting while still having RP and not get caught up in the discipline. This is just an occasional thing... not all the time. Perhaps Ceil will be "chosen" first as Protocol Jabbuk!

quizzt · Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2008 9:22 am Post subject:

Now I am really going to buy a printer, no even better I am writing it down right now. Cool

Nasia · Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 9:19 am Post subject:

What should make anya to get the Yathrin title into the Morcane house?

She is not in the yathrinen list above because of she was eemmmm praying Lolth at the temple meanwhile the meeting was hold.

Felnak · De'Lara Joined: 28 Jan 2008 Posts: 250 Location: USA

What build is Anya and what level is she? Is Lolth her god? If Anya is Cleric or Favored Soul build, then she is in the line for Yathrin provided her god is Lolth. If she is Fighter build, then Sargtlin is the line. If Rogue, then Thief and Assassin is the line. With the right information, I can put her in the correct spot. I just read over your bio again... think you are a cleric of Lolth but just need you to confirm.

Please add more to your journal... I enjoy reading it!

Feel free to send me a PM every few days if you are not seeing me in game. That is a good way to relay information or carry on some dialogue with the Ilharess. You can make your PM either IC or OOC.

After you work your way up in the House, there are higher City Institute positions that may be available. I would like to expound on the City Institute positions but there is some variability in the information. I will likely have to ask DM Ilsensine which could take some time to essentially design many lower ranks.
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Nasia · Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2008 9:15 am Post subject:

PrinceMyshkin · Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2008 2:26 pm Post subject:

I think as long as you are evil, and you RP your deity is Lloth*, it is alright...

Nasia · Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2008 2:35 pm Post subject:

Felnak · De'Lara Joined: 28 Jan 2008 Posts: 250 Location: USA

Regarding Anya... looks fine! There are quite a few Drow who worship gods other than Lolth, so I had to ask. Will get Anya on the list for Yathrin... or at least on the Yathrin track. I read the IC message from Anya... I will check if De'Lara responded. De'Lara has had problems getting some time to RP with the Ulathtallar.
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